The Nancy Dee Brandes And Dee
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission centers on providing general support to nonprofit organizations, with a focus on community service, food assistance, human services, and cancer support initiatives. The foundation primarily serves organizations that address local needs, particularly in the Chicago area, although it has also supported causes in California. Through its grantmaking, it aims to enhance the well-being of communities and individuals in need.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established, Chicago/Illinois-based public charities providing general operating support in community services, food assistance, parks/arts, or human services.
Good Fit
- • Located in Chicago or elsewhere in Illinois
- • Requesting general operating support rather than a narrowly restricted project
- • Demonstrated track record and fiscal capacity to absorb mid-sized to large grants
- • Mission aligns with community services, food assistance, parks/green space, or human services
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Illinois (about 90% of 2024 dollars) with one small out-of-state grant to California, so observed activity is locally focused.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows five distinct independent recipients and prior years show three to four recipients, so the foundation supports a moderate set of independent charities rather than a single beneficiary.
New Applicants
The funder lists an application contact and rolling submission route and funded two new recipients in 2024, but selection appears relationship-aware and no public website or formal online portal was found, so openness is plausible but not clearly broad.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
