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Bavarian Foundation Trust

Accepts applications Walton, Kentucky · EIN 266007704

Bavarian Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Walton, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $165,142 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $205,400 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$205,4001$254,779
2024$165,14225$289,625

How to apply

ContactJame Brueggeman
12764 McCoy Fork Road, Walton, KY 41094
Phone or email(859) 485-4416

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Bavarian Foundation Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Ohio.

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio4$47,000
Virginia5$43,500
Kentucky6$37,642
Wisconsin1$10,000
New York3$7,500
Illinois2$7,500
Colorado1$5,000
Missouri1$2,500
Texas1$2,500
Tennessee1$2,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 25 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Immaculate Conception Church
Norwood, OH
To support the church's apostolate$40,000
Our Lady of the Assumption Church
Walton, KY
Support apostolate & sponsor camp$29,900
Life Site News
Front Royal, VA
Support unbiased news reporting$20,000
Students for Life of America
Fredericksburg, VA
Support pro-life outreach$15,000
American Opinion Foundation
Appleton, WI
To support classical education proje$10,000
National Foundation for Gun Rights
Loveland, CO
Defense of gun owner's rights$5,000
Thomas More Society
Chicago, IL
Legal defense of pro-life cause$5,000
Vitt Sermer & Anderson Funeral
Cincinnati, OH
Assist indigent family with funeral$5,000
St Athanasius Church
Vienna, VA
To support the church's apostolate$4,000
St Therese Academy
Nicholville, NY
Support catholic education of youth$3,500
The Epoch Times Association Inc
New York, NY
To support unbiased/uncensored news$3,000
Nky Right to Life Education Fnd
Covington, KY
Support pro life education projects$3,000
40 Days for Life
Bryan, TX
To support pro-life efforts$2,500
Individual
MO
Assist family with medical emergency$2,500
Notre Dame de la Salette Boys Acdy
Georgetown, IL
Support catholic education of youth$2,500
Young Americans for Liberty Fnd
Arlington, VA
Support education programs$2,500
Gun Owners Foundation
Springfield, VA
Educate on importance of 2nd amendm$2,000
Individual
TN
Assistance to indigent family$2,000
Immanuel School of Music
Lakeside Park, KY
Sponsor students for music program$1,500
Individual
KY
Assist to indigent family$1,242
Cincinnati Pro-Life Committee
Norwood, OH
To help sponsor pro-life rosary proc$1,000
First Principles Press
Crestwood, KY
Fund educational efforts$1,000
Immaculate Conception Academy
Cincinnati, OH
Sponsorship for fundraiser$1,000
Mater Dei Academy
Warners, NY
Support catholic education of youth$1,000
Sisters for Life Education Fund
Louisville, KY
Support pro-life education projects$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Bavarian Foundation Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does Bavarian Foundation Trust give?

$165,142 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.

Who runs Bavarian Foundation Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists John Brueggemann (Trustee) and James Brueggemann (Trustee).

What does Bavarian Foundation Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.

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