Bierman Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Bierman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Merrill, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $125,000 and the largest $650,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.5 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$125,000
- Largest grant$650,000
- Assets$45.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.7 million the year before.
33% 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 | $2.7 million | 11 | $43.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 9 | $45.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Fredrick Bliese 1400 W Taylor St, Merrill, WI 54452 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (715) 536-2461 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in writing. |
| Restrictions | The foundation's principal purpose is to support charitable organizations and causes in the merrill, Wisconsin and surrounding areas. |
What Bierman Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 9 | $2.5 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Merrill | County fairgrounds updates | $650,000 |
| Lincoln County Wi | Ambulance and ems support | $533,350 |
| Northcentral Technical College Foundation | Scholarship support | $480,000 |
| Town of Corning | General support | $400,000 |
| Three Rivers United Temporary Housing Inc | Provide shelter to the homeless | $125,000 |
| Merrill Historical Society Inc | General support | $123,000 |
| Merrill Community Homeless Center Inc | General support of assist the homeless | $100,000 |
| Haven Inc | General support to stop domestic violence | $100,000 |
| Merrill Area Public Schools | General support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Fredrick Bliese
- Sally Baade
- Mike Ravn
Questions people ask
Does Bierman Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bierman Family Foundation Inc give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $125,000.
Who runs Bierman Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Fredrick Bliese (Director, President, Treasurer), Sally Baade (Director, Vice President) and Mike Ravn (Director, Secretary).
What does Bierman Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and housing and homelessness.