Fred and Maxi Bruhns Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Fred and Maxi Bruhns Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $236,600 in 84 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$236,600
- Number of grants84
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was down from $283,600 the year before.
4% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $211,600 | 1 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $283,600 | 89 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $236,600 | 84 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Fred and Maxi Bruhns Foundation Inc 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 Fred and Maxi Bruhns Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 28 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 12 | $31,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $31,000 |
| New York | 10 | $29,000 |
| Virginia | 8 | $24,000 |
| West Virginia | 3 | $13,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $12,000 |
| California | 5 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $8,000 |
| Michigan | 3 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport High School Alumni Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Priderock Wildlife Refuge | Donation | $6,000 |
| Save the Children | Donation | $6,000 |
| Asa Social Fund for Hidden Peoples | Donation | $5,000 |
| Boys Town | Donation | $5,000 |
| Helen Keller International | Donation | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children Research Hospital | Donationdonation | $5,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | Donation | $4,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Donation | $3,000 |
| Alley Cat Rescue | Donation | $3,000 |
| American Foundation for the Blind | Donation | $3,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Donation | $3,000 |
| American Kidney Fund | Donation | $3,000 |
| Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania | Donation | $3,000 |
| Autism Speaks | Donation | $3,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Donation | $3,000 |
| Bideawee | Donation | $3,000 |
| Born Free USA | Donation | $3,000 |
| Braille Institute of America | Donation | $3,000 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board | Donation | $3,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | Donation | $3,000 |
| Counquer Cancer Foundation | Donation | $3,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Donation | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Donation | $3,000 |
| Freedom Service Dogs of America | Donation | $3,000 |
| Galapacos Conservancy | Donation | $3,000 |
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind | Donation | $3,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Donation | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Donation | $3,000 |
| Heifer International | Donation | $3,000 |
| International Campaign for Tibet | Donation | $3,000 |
| International Eye Foundation | Donation | $3,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Donation | $3,000 |
| Ironwood Pig Sanctuary | Donation | $3,000 |
| Kinder USA | Donation | $3,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Donation | $3,000 |
| NAMI | Donation | $3,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Donation | $3,000 |
| Operation Smile | Donation | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Maryann Sivak
- Jon Coulter
- Simon Mackenzie
Questions people ask
Does Fred and Maxi Bruhns Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fred and Maxi Bruhns Foundation Inc give?
$236,600 in tax year 2025, across 84 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Fred and Maxi Bruhns Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Maryann Sivak (President), Jon Coulter (Trustee) and Simon Mackenzie (Trustee).
What does Fred and Maxi Bruhns Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and youth programs.