Ronald and Barbara Brunner Foundation
Accepts applications
Ronald and Barbara Brunner Foundation is a private foundation in Mauston, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,600 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$48,600
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was down from $570,000 the year before.
58% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $141,000 | 12 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $570,000 | 13 | $0 |
| 2025 | $48,600 | 12 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ronald E Brunner and Barbara J Brun 227 Hwy 585, Sundance, WY 82729 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (307) 746-2627 |
| What to submit | Written Request by Mail |
| Deadlines, restrictions | To be determined |
What Ronald and Barbara Brunner Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 10 | $42,600 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Catholic Church | Program support | $10,000 |
| Mauston Area Ambulance Assn Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| St Theresa Eucharistic Chapel | Program support | $5,000 |
| Carl W Nelson Animal Shelter | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Weston County Fire Department | General support | $3,000 |
| Elroy Fire Department | Program support | $3,000 |
| Mauston Fire Department | Program support | $3,000 |
| Crook County Fire Department | Program support | $3,000 |
| Community Sharing Pantry | Program support | $2,500 |
| Royall School District | Program support | $2,000 |
| Mauston High School | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Knights of Columbus | Program support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald E Brunner
- Barbara J Brunner
- Fred Ferris
Questions people ask
Does Ronald and Barbara Brunner Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: To be determined.
How much does Ronald and Barbara Brunner Foundation give?
$48,600 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Ronald and Barbara Brunner Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ronald E Brunner (Trustee), Barbara J Brunner (Trustee) and Fred Ferris (Trustee).
What does Ronald and Barbara Brunner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and education.