Private foundation · EIN 35-2014496 · Michigan City, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Br Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $5,400.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $94K total, median $5,400. 44% of grants stayed in Indiana. Stated restrictions: Corporations organized & operated for public safety are not qualified to receive awards.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$94K
Median grant
$5,400
Stays in IN
44%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.2M

How to apply

Unspecified Contact: Bina Gupta, 2930 Franklin Street, Michigan City, in, 2198749609 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Corporations organized & operated for public safety are not qualified to receive awards.

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

18 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
R Vidhya AashramHomer Glen, ILGeneral purpose$12K
Indian American Cultural CtrMerrillville, INGeneral purpose$11K
ProcureWoodridge, ILGeneral purpose$9,700
Salavation ArmyMichigan City, INGeneral purpose$8,650
Salvation ArmyChicago, ILGeneral purpose$8,395
Lubeznik Center for the ArtsMichigan City, INGeneral purpose$7,595
Friendship Botanical GardensMichigan City, INGeneral purpose$6,100
Open Books LtdChicago, ILGeneral purpose$5,981
Ashley HouseFederal Way, WAGeneral purpose$5,550
Notre Dame SchoolMichigan City, INGeneral purpose$5,250
Pcs for PeopleSt Paul, MNGeneral purpose$3,850
Center for Creative SolutionsMichigan City, INLegal assistance$2,500
World Food OrgWashington, DCGeneral purpose$2,089
Hindu Temple of Greater ChicagoLemont, ILReligious$1,502
St Stanislaus ChurchMichigan City, INGeneral purpose$1,500
Franciscan Health FoundationMichigan City, INNursing scholarship$1,200
Lafd FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral purpose$515
Anti-Recidivism CoalitionLos Angeles, CAGeneral purpose$100

By state: Indiana 8 · Illinois 5 · Washington 1 · Minnesota 1 · District of Columbia 1 · California 2

About this foundation

Br Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Michigan City, Indiana, administered in care of Bina Gupta Ttee, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Br Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Unspecified Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Br Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $94K across 18 grants, a median of $5,400.

Where does Br Foundation give?

Indiana (8 grants), Illinois (5 grants), Washington (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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