The Bruning Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Bruning Foundation is a private foundation in Ft Myers, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $801,000 in 90 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $69,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$801,000
- Number of grants90
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$69,000
- Assets$20.8 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $814,900 the year before.
23% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $814,900 | 88 | $19.7 million |
| 2024 | $801,000 | 90 | $20.8 million |
How to apply
The Bruning Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Bruning Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 8 | $151,000 |
| Wisconsin | 14 | $128,000 |
| Minnesota | 14 | $106,000 |
| Colorado | 14 | $83,000 |
| Illinois | 8 | $83,000 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $75,000 |
| Texas | 9 | $44,500 |
| Ohio | 5 | $27,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $17,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Lakeland Discovery Center | Charitable | $69,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Carmel High School | Educational | $45,000 |
| Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Community Table Arvada | Charitable | $24,500 |
| Brown Family YMCA | Charitable | $21,000 |
| Jacksonville University | Educational | $20,000 |
| Seamark Ranch | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Can-Do Canines | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Twin Cities Pet Rescue | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Dickinson College | Educational | $15,000 |
| Friends of the GTM Reserve | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Gladiolus Food Pantry | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Love Futbol Inc | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Me Squared Cancer Center | Medical | $15,000 |
| Shattuck-St Mary's School | Charitable | $15,000 |
| St Thomas Rutherford Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Project Angel Heart Inc | Charitable | $14,500 |
| Honor Connor Inc | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Bridging Bionics Foundation | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Centennial High School | Educational | $12,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Wind Walkers Therapeutic Riding | Charitable | $12,000 |
| De Lasalle Academy of Fort Myers | Educational | $10,000 |
| Holy Cross Lutheran School | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Magdalene House Chicago Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Tke Educational Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Bible Fellowship | Religous | $10,000 |
| Youth Conservation Corps Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Aspen Academy | Educational | $8,000 |
| Beef 4 Hunger | Charitable | $7,500 |
| College of the Holy Cross | Educational | $7,500 |
| Unitypoint Health-Meriter Foundation | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Scholl Community Impact Group | Charitable | $6,000 |
| The Nickel Open Fund | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Badger Honor Flight | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Beaver Creek Biblical Studies | Religous | $5,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Dais | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tracy S Bruning
- Kimberly B Donahue
- Christian B Silge
- Susan B Wulff
- Jeanne B Joseph
- Charles Bruning IV
- Jonathan P Bruning
Questions people ask
Does The Bruning Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Bruning Foundation give?
$801,000 in tax year 2024, across 90 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Bruning Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tracy S Bruning (President/Di), Kimberly B Donahue (V.p./Directo), Christian B Silge (Treasurer/Di) and Susan B Wulff (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Bruning Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.