Brueckner Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brueckner Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $198,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$198,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $230,500 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $91,500 | 14 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $230,500 | 20 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $198,000 | 18 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Brueckner Family Charitable 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 Brueckner Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 11 | $100,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $51,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $37,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Navy Seals Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| 0----PLACEHOLDER00000 | General | $30,000 |
| Muhlenberg College | General | $27,000 |
| Morristown Medical Center | General | $25,000 |
| The Growing Stage Theater | General | $15,000 |
| K9 Hero Haven | General | $10,000 |
| Hope for Children Research Fdn | General | $6,000 |
| Hudson Farm Foundation | General | $6,000 |
| Charlie Landers Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Far Hills Race Association | General | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Jefferson County | General | $5,000 |
| Project Self Sufficiency | General | $4,000 |
| Hackensack Meridian Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Northshore Music Alliance | General | $2,500 |
| Special Forces Charitable Trust | General | $2,000 |
| Far Hills-Bedminster Fire Dept | General | $1,000 |
| Garden State Initiative | General | $1,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard F Brueckner
- Laurie C Brueckner
Questions people ask
Does Brueckner Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brueckner Family Charitable Foundation give?
$198,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Brueckner Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard F Brueckner (Trustee) and Laurie C Brueckner (Trustee).
What does Brueckner Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.