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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 36-6068626

The Bruning Foundation

A private foundation in Ft Myers, FL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 90 grants and $801,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $801,000

    Grants listed
    90
    Assets, end of year
    $18,469,427

  • Tax year 2023

    $814,900

    Grants listed
    88
    Assets, end of year
    $18,563,872

  • Tax year 2022

    $803,000

    Grants listed
    83
    Assets, end of year
    $18,652,442

  • Tax year 2021

    $748,500

    Grants listed
    79
    Assets, end of year
    $18,973,372

  • Tax year 2020

    $930,500

    Grants listed
    86
    Assets, end of year
    $18,905,982

  • Tax year 2019

    $976,000

    Grants listed
    97
    Assets, end of year
    $16,447,716

  • Tax year 2018

    $986,100

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $16,716,821

Grants paid in 2024

90 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. North Lakeland Discovery CenterManitowsh WTR, WI

    Charitable

    $69,000
  2. Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TN

    Charitable

    $50,000
  3. Carmel High SchoolMundelein, IL

    Educational

    $45,000
  4. Sanibel Captiva Conservation FoundationSanibel, FL

    Charitable

    $45,000
  5. Community Table ArvadaArvada, CO

    Charitable

    $24,500
  6. Brown Family YMCAPonte Vedra, FL

    Charitable

    $21,000
  7. Jacksonville UniversityJacksonville, FL

    Educational

    $20,000
  8. Seamark RanchGreen CV SPGS, FL

    Charitable

    $20,000
  9. Can-Do CaninesNew Hope, MN

    Charitable

    $18,000
  10. Twin Cities Pet RescueSaint Paul, MN

    Charitable

    $16,000
  11. Dickinson CollegeCarlisle, PA

    Educational

    $15,000
  12. Friends of the GTM ReservePonte Vedra Beach, FL

    Charitable

    $15,000
  13. Gladiolus Food PantryFort Myers, FL

    Charitable

    $15,000
  14. Love Futbol IncWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $15,000
  15. Me Squared Cancer CenterSouthlake, TX

    Medical

    $15,000
  16. Shattuck-St Mary's SchoolFairbault, MN

    Charitable

    $15,000
  17. St Thomas Rutherford FoundationMurfreesboro, TN

    Charitable

    $15,000
  18. Project Angel Heart IncDenver, CO

    Charitable

    $14,500
  19. Honor Connor IncWest Simsbury, CT

    Charitable

    $12,500
  20. Bridging Bionics FoundationBasalt, CO

    Charitable

    $12,000
  21. Centennial High SchoolColumbus, OH

    Educational

    $12,000
  22. Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY

    Charitable

    $12,000
  23. Wind Walkers Therapeutic RidingCarbondale, CO

    Charitable

    $12,000
  24. De Lasalle Academy of Fort MyersFort Myers, FL

    Educational

    $10,000
  25. Holy Cross Lutheran SchoolMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $10,000
  26. Magdalene House Chicago IncChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $10,000
  27. Tke Educational FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    Charitable

    $10,000
  28. Wisconsin Bible FellowshipBeloit, WI

    Religous

    $10,000
  29. Youth Conservation Corps IncWaukegan, IL

    Charitable

    $10,000
  30. Aspen AcademySavage, MN

    Educational

    $8,000
  31. Beef 4 HungerLake Forest, IL

    Charitable

    $7,500
  32. College of the Holy CrossWorcester, MA

    Educational

    $7,500
  33. Unitypoint Health-Meriter FoundationMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $7,500
  34. Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC

    Charitable

    $6,000
  35. Scholl Community Impact GroupWinchester, WI

    Charitable

    $6,000
  36. The Nickel Open FundJordn, MN

    Charitable

    $6,000
  37. Badger Honor FlightMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $5,000
  38. Beaver Creek Biblical StudiesAlpha, OH

    Religous

    $5,000
  39. Challenged Athletes FoundationSan Diego, CA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  40. DaisMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $5,000
  41. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical GardenDallas, TX

    Charitable

    $5,000
  42. Dallas Theater CenterDallas, TX

    Charitable

    $5,000
  43. Dan's Hands Education FoundationPonte Vedra, FL

    Charitable

    $5,000
  44. Feed My Starving ChildrenCoon Rapids, MN

    Charitable

    $5,000
  45. Friends in Need Food ShelfCottage Grove, MN

    Charitable

    $5,000
  46. Grapevine Relief & Community ExchangeGrapevine, TX

    Charitable

    $5,000
  47. Hennepin Theatre TrustMinneapolis, MN

    Charitable

    $5,000
  48. Henry Predolin School of NursingMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $5,000
  49. John Pittard Elementary SchoolMurfreesboro, TN

    Educational

    $5,000
  50. Lymphoma Research FoundationNew York, NY

    Medical

    $5,000
  51. Medical Benevolence FundWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $5,000
  52. Nashville Biblical StudiesFranklin, TN

    Charitable

    $5,000
  53. National Marrow Donors ProgramMinneapolis, MN

    Charitable

    $5,000
  54. North Central Camp CherithFrazee, MN

    Charitable

    $5,000
  55. Open CupboardOakdale, MN

    Charitable

    $5,000
  56. PKT EnterprisesMinneapolis, MN

    Charitable

    $5,000
  57. Primelife Enrichment IncCarmel, IN

    Charitable

    $5,000
  58. Second Harvest HeartlandBrooklyn Park, MN

    Charitable

    $5,000
  59. The Ohio State University FoundationColumbus, OH

    Educational

    $5,000
  60. St Peter's of the Valley ChurchBasalt, CO

    Religous

    $3,500
  61. Camp JornManitowish Waters, WI

    Charitable

    $3,000
  62. Dallas Morning News CharitiesDallas, TX

    Charitable

    $3,000
  63. Everitt Middle SchoolWheat Ridge, CO

    Educational

    $3,000
  64. Heart HouseDallas, TX

    Charitable

    $3,000
  65. Jonathan's PlaceGarland, TX

    Charitable

    $3,000
  66. Marmon Valley MinistriesZanesfield, OH

    Charitable

    $3,000
  67. Reading PowerLake Forest, IL

    Educational

    $3,000
  68. RepsSteamboat Springs, CO

    Charitable

    $3,000
  69. Rise IncMinneapolis, MN

    Charitable

    $3,000
  70. Union League Boys & Girls ClubChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $3,000
  71. Wilkinson CenterDallas, TX

    Charitable

    $3,000
  72. Challenge AspenSnowmass VLG, CO

    Charitable

    $2,500
  73. NPH USAChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $2,500
  74. We Support Local OfficersMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $2,500
  75. You Can Fee US FoundationFlower Mound, TX

    Charitable

    $2,500
  76. Historic Ironwood TheaterIronwood, MI

    Educational

    $2,000
  77. Manitowish Waters Historical SocietyManitowish Waters, WI

    Charitable

    $2,000
  78. Meals on Wheels AmericaArlington, VA

    Charitable

    $2,000
  79. Northwest Colorado Health PartnershipSteamboat SPR, CO

    Medical

    $2,000
  80. Prospect Valley Elementary School PTAWheat Ridge, CO

    Charitable

    $2,000
  81. Ridgeview Middle SchoolColumbus, OH

    Educational

    $2,000
  82. St James the Less Memorial GardenNorthfield, IL

    Charitable

    $2,000
  83. Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA

    Educational

    $1,500
  84. Colorado Mountain Bike AssociationLakewood, CO

    Charitable

    $1,000
  85. Golden Concert ChoirGolden, CO

    Educational

    $1,000
  86. Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School PTOLittleton, CO

    Charitable

    $1,000
  87. Manitowish Waters Skiing Skeeters IncManitowsh WTR, WI

    Charitable

    $1,000
  88. Manning Middle School PTAGolden, CO

    Educational

    $1,000
  89. Music in the ParkManitowish Waters, WI

    Charitable

    $1,000
  90. Wisconsin's Green FireMadison, WI

    Charitable

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture4 grants $84,00024% of the total
  2. Education9 grants $82,00023% of the total
  3. Human services6 grants $41,50012% of the total
  4. Food and agriculture4 grants $29,5008% of the total
  5. International aid2 grants $20,0006% of the total
  6. Animals1 grant $16,0005% of the total
  7. 9 other causes15 grants $82,00023% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida8 grants $151,000
  2. Wisconsin14 grants $128,000
  3. Minnesota14 grants $106,000
  4. Colorado14 grants $83,000
  5. Illinois8 grants $83,000
  6. Tennessee4 grants $75,000
  7. Texas9 grants $44,500
  8. Ohio5 grants $27,000
  9. District of Columbia2 grants $20,000
  10. New York2 grants $17,000

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Tracy S BruningPRESIDENT/DI Hours 0Pay $0
  • Kimberly B DonahueV.P./DIRECTO Hours 0Pay $0
  • Christian B SilgeTREASURER/DI Hours 0Pay $0
  • Susan B WulffDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Jeanne B JosephDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Charles Bruning IVDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Jonathan P BruningDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0

The return

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