The Illinois State Capitol
Foundation Lookup

Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 46-1812700

Brandt Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Springfield, IL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 16 grants and $141,670 paid in grants.

See which foundations fund work like yours Matching by cause, place and grant size

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Alex Lovdahl
2935 S Koke Mill Rd
Spingfield, IL 62711
(217) 547-5800
[email protected]
Form and materials
Organizations seeking grants should first review the foundation's grant guidelines and process available at https://thebrandtfoundation.org. There is a two-step process, beginning with a letter of inquiry (loi), which consists of brief organizational background information, amount of funds requested, purpose of funds requested, and the organization's tax status. If the organization's loi is approved, the applicant is invited to provide more details through an online portal. The formal grant applications completed are then reviewed at the foundation's next board meeting.
Deadlines
Applications close approximately one month before each semi-annual board of directors meeting.
Restrictions
The brandt foundation board of directors will consider qualified letters of inquiry received from u.s.-based organizations that are exempt from taxation under the internal revenue code section 501 (c)(3) and have been incorporated for at least 3 years. If you are a 509 (a)(3) supporting organization, please be prepared to provide additional information. Grants are not made directly to individuals.

Assets and giving by year

4 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $141,670

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $234,035

  • Tax year 2023

    $84,688

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $238,991

  • Tax year 2022

    $204,701

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $83,561

  • Tax year 2021

    $136,449

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $129,949

Grants paid in 2024

16 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Metropolitan MinistriesTampa, FL

    Donation to aid those affected by hurricanes milton and helene

    $21,585
  2. Humane Society of Tampa BayTampa, FL

    Donation to aid those affected by hurricanes milton and helene

    $21,585
  3. LLCC FoundationSpringfield, IL

    Donation to fund scholarships

    $20,000
  4. Progressive Agriculture FoundationBirmingham, AL

    Donation to safety day program

    $10,000
  5. University of Illinois FoundationChampaign, IL

    Donation to support education

    $10,000
  6. Springfield SparcSpringfield, IL

    Donation to support community gardens

    $10,000
  7. Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCATampa, FL

    Donation to support the veggie van program

    $7,500
  8. Abudant Life RanchReedley, CA

    Donation to support education project

    $7,500
  9. Central California Food BankFresno, CA

    Donation to support a groceries program

    $5,000
  10. Boys and Girls Club of Livingston CountyPontiac, IL

    Donation to support healthy lifestyle

    $5,000
  11. The Kind Mouse Productions IncSt Petersburg, FL

    Donation to support alleviating childhood hunger

    $5,000
  12. Kumler UMC Outreach MinistriesSpringfield, IL

    Donation to support the building of greenhouses in the community

    $5,000
  13. St John the Evangelist Catholic ChurchStreamwood, IL

    General support

    $5,000
  14. Washington Street MissionSpringfield, IL

    General support

    $5,000
  15. Illinois FFA Alumni AssociationSpringfield, IL

    Donation to alumni annual meeting

    $2,500
  16. St JudeMemphis, TN

    Donation to saddle up for ST. Jude

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Animals1 grant $21,58529% of the total
  2. Human services1 grant $21,58529% of the total
  3. Education1 grant $10,00013% of the total
  4. Youth development1 grant $10,00013% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture2 grants $7,50010% of the total
  6. Community development1 grant $5,0007% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois8 grants $62,500
  2. Florida4 grants $55,670
  3. California2 grants $12,500
  4. Alabama1 grant $10,000
  5. Tennessee1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

14 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Bill EngelDirector Hours 0.3Pay $0
  • Evelyn ThomasDirector Hours 0.3Pay $0
  • Lee AllenDirector Hours 0.3Pay $0
  • Mike BarryDirector Hours 0.3Pay $0
  • Chris LinharesDirector Hours 0.3Pay $0
  • Sierra-Shae BrandtDirector Hours 0.3Pay $0
  • Brent WallnerDirector Hours 0.3Pay $0
  • Samantha AubyDirector Hours 0.3Pay $0
  • Danielle KnoxDirector Hours 0.3Pay $0
  • Moritz HoernerDirector Hours 0.3Pay $0
  • Rick BrandtPresident Hours 0.3Pay $0
  • Karl BarnhardtVice President Hours 1Pay $0
  • Joe BrummelTreasurer Hours 0.3Pay $0
  • Alex LovdahlSecretary Hours 0.3Pay $0

The return

More foundations

Similar foundations

Same main cause (animals), giving between a quarter and four times this foundation’s where possible, nearby first.

  1. Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan Irrevocable Charitable TrustSpringfield, IL 13 grants Preselected only $435,300 giving
  2. Gabus Family Foundation IISpringfield, IL 12 grants Preselected only $35,700 giving
  3. The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable TrustCrystal Lake, IL 31 grants Preselected only $146,500 giving
  4. Bruce and Ann Bachmann Family FoundationNorthbrook, IL 54 grants Preselected only $149,425 giving
  5. Clark-Halladay Memorial FoundationOakbrook Terrace, IL 18 grants Accepts applications $150,500 giving