How to apply
Contact Lorin Brass at 605-759-5547 Contact: Lorin L Brass, 46652 278th Street, Lennox, Sd, 6057595547 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sd Mines Center for Alumni Relations and Advancement (cara)Rapid City, SD | General Assistance | $40K |
| Abbey of the HillsMarvin, SD | General Assistance | $15K |
| South Dakota Humanities CouncilBrookings, SD | General Assistance | $13K |
| Diocese of Rapid CityRapid City, SD | General Assistance | $12K |
| First Tee of South DakotaSioux Falls, SD | General Assistance | $10K |
| St Carlo Acustis CenterRapid City, SD | General Assistance | $10K |
| NAMI SdSioux Falls, SD | General Assistance | $6,500 |
| Franciscan Sisters of Little FallsLittle Falls, MN | General Assistance | $6,000 |
| Crazy Horse Memorial FoundationCrazy Horse, SD | General Assistance | $5,000 |
| Team Buche Cures Underdog FoundationSioux Falls, SD | General Assistance | $2,500 |
By state: South Dakota 9 · Minnesota 1
About this foundation
Brass Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lennox, South Dakota, administered in care of Lorin L Brass, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Brass Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Contact Lorin Brass at 605-759-5547 Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Brass Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $120K across 10 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Brass Family Foundation give?
South Dakota (9 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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