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Helen V Brach Foundation

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Purpose and Activities

The foundation's charter provides that it should operate for the following purposes: charitable, educational, literary, prevention of cruelty to animals, prevention of cruelty to children, promotion of music, arts and theater, religious and scientific

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Established in 1974 in IL - Mrs. Brach was the wife of Frank Brach, who was a principal and owner of the E.J. Brach and Sons Candy Company in Chicago. The company was founded by Frank Brach's father. Frank Brach died in 1970 and Helen Brach became heir to the Brach family fortune. Under Helen Brach's will a substantial portion of the Brach family fortune was bequeathed to the foundation. In February of 1977, Helen Brach disappeared without a trace. Seven years later, Helen Brach was judicially declared dead, with her death presumed to have occurred in 1977. Inasmuch as the foundation was the principal legatee under her will, it received a major distribution of assets when she was declared deceased. The foundation also expects additional funds will be realized when Helen Brach's estate is finally closed

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Helen V Brach Foundation

Independent foundations

EIN

23-7376427

Location

104 S Michigan Ave Ste 1310 Chicago, IL 60603-6114
United States

Contact Information

  • Telephone: 3123724417