How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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Otto Bremer Trust
30 East 7th Street
St Paul, MN 55101
(651) 227-8036
- Form and materials
- See grant guidelines at www.ottobremer.org
- Deadlines
- See grant guidelines at www.ottobremer.org
- Restrictions
- See grant guidelines at www.ottobremer.org
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$57,229,750
- Grants listed
- 180
- Assets, end of year
- $1,391,202,004
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Tax year 2024
$68,547,586
- Grants listed
- 883
- Assets, end of year
- $1,419,998,555
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Tax year 2023
$95,389,988
- Grants listed
- 1,145
- Assets, end of year
- $1,477,747,505
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Tax year 2022
$67,755,734
- Grants listed
- 931
- Assets, end of year
- $1,436,282,731
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Tax year 2021
$66,854,508
- Grants listed
- 953
- Assets, end of year
- $1,543,197,073
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Tax year 2020
$49,989,332
- Grants listed
- 1,086
- Assets, end of year
- $1,417,385,077
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Tax year 2019
$46,620,772
- Grants listed
- 695
- Assets, end of year
- $1,347,640,816
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MN
Community responsive fund
$4,200,000 -
Initiative FoundationLittle Falls, MN
Community responsive fund
$3,150,000 -
Greater Milwaukee Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI
Community responsive fund
$3,150,000 -
United Way of WisconsinMadison, WI
Community responsive fund
$2,100,000 -
Community Foundation for the Fox Valley RegionAppleton, WI
Community responsive fund
$1,575,000 -
Montana Community Foundation IncHelena, MT
Community responsive fund
$1,575,000 -
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN
Community-university health care center capital project
$1,300,000 -
Allina Health FoundationMinneapolis, MN
Healthcare capital
$1,250,000 -
North Dakota Community FoundationBismarck, ND
Community responsive fund
$1,050,000 -
Mayo ClinicRochester, MN
Hospital capital project
$1,000,000 -
Montana Children's Home & Hospital DBA Shodair Childrens HospitalHelena, MT
Mental health services
$1,000,000 -
Froedtert Hospital FoundationMilwaukee, WI
Hospital bed tower campaign
$1,000,000 -
Lutheran Social Service of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN
Homeless youth services
$1,000,000 -
Union Gospel Mission Association of St PaulSaint Paul, MN
Address poverty in ST. Paul
$750,000 -
Community of Recovering People Inc DBA the RetreatWayzata, MN
The retreat building community project
$750,000 -
The Basilica LandmarkMinneapolis, MN
Capital campaign
$750,000 -
Goodwill Industries Inc DBA Goodwill-Easter Seals MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN
New service center
$750,000 -
Eagle MountBozeman, MT
Capital campaign - campus of the future
$750,000 -
Hennepin Health FoundationMinneapolis, MN
Center for addiction medicine
$600,000 -
St Mary's University of MinnesotaWinona, MN
Capital campaign - campus of the future and scholarships
$600,000 -
Montana Food Bank NetworkMissoula, MT
Food distribution
$500,000 -
Mercy Medical FoundationPhoenix, AZ
Healthcare capital
$500,000 -
American Cancer Society IncSaint Paul, MN
Rochester and minneapolis hope lodges
$500,000 -
Lakeview Health FoundationStillwater, MN
Healthcare capital
$500,000 -
Groves AcademySt Louis Park, MN
Impact cohort
$500,000 -
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation IncLa Crosse, WI
Hospital capital project
$500,000 -
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St Paul and MinneapolisMinneapolis, MN
Dorothy day campus support for our neighbors in need
$500,000 -
Marshfield Clinic Health System Foundation IncMarshfield, WI
Hospital capital project
$500,000 -
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St Paul and MinneapolisMinneapolis, MN
To relieve poverty in ST. Paul.
$500,000 -
Hospital Sisters of St Francis Foundation DBA HSHS St Vincent-St Mary'sGreen Bay, WI
Hospital capital project
$500,000 -
Community Dental Care IncMaplewood, MN
New ST. Paul clinic campaign
$500,000 -
Second Harvest Heartland IncBrooklyn Park, MN
Food programs
$450,000 -
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN
Rural physician scholarships
$450,000 -
Wilderness Inquiry IncBloomington, MN
Youth development and community recreation
$420,000 -
Kenosha Community Health Center DBA Pillar HealthKenosha, WI
Clinic capital project
$400,000 -
Billings Clinic FoundationBillings, MT
Healthcare capital
$400,000 -
St Patrick Hospital Foundation DBA Providence Montana Health FoundationMissoula, MT
General operations
$400,000 -
Great Plains Food BankFargo, ND
Food programs
$350,000 -
Montana Rescue MissionBillings, MT
Food and shelter programs
$350,000 -
True FriendsAnnandale, MN
General operations and capital
$350,000 -
Gillette Children's Hospital FoundationSaint Paul, MN
Children's surgical center renovation
$300,000 -
Jeremiah ProgramMinneapolis, MN
Two-generation economic mobility programs
$300,000 -
New Pathways IncCambridge, MN
New shelter
$300,000 -
All-In MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI
College completion, matriculate to wisconsin workforce
$300,000 -
St Croix Valley Food BankHudson, WI
New food bank
$300,000 -
Altru Health FoundationGrand Forks, ND
Behavior health center expansion
$300,000 -
The Young Men's Christian Association of Steven's Point Wisconsin Area IncStevens Point, WI
Capital campaign for waushara county facility
$300,000 -
TubmanMinneapolis, MN
General operations
$250,000 -
The Salvation Army A California CorporationSeattle, WA
Relief agency responding to catastrophe
$250,000 -
The Salvation Army - Northern DivisionRoseville, MN
Relieve poverty in ST. Paul
$250,000 -
The Salvation Army of Dane CountyMadison, WI
Capital for new shelter
$250,000 -
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St CloudSaint Cloud, MN
Basic needs
$250,000 -
University of St ThomasSt Paul, MN
Teacher pathway scholarships
$250,000 -
Loaves and Fishes TooMinneapolis, MN
Food programs
$250,000 -
St Cloud Area Family YMCASaint Cloud, MN
Operating support and capital campaign
$250,000 -
Community of Recovering People Inc DBA the RetreatWayzata, MN
Scholarships
$250,000 -
Local Initiatives Support CorporationNew York, NY
Minnesota housing opportunity fund (mhof)
$250,000 -
YMCA of the Northern SkyFargo, ND
YMCA of cass & clay counties new early learning center
$250,000 -
Como FriendsSaint Paul, MN
Access to enrichment
$250,000 -
Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern WisconsinMadison, WI
Food distribution
$250,000 -
Mni Sota FundMinneapolis, MN
Business and consumer loans
$250,000 -
American National Red Cross - Minnesota ChapterMinneapolis, MN
Relief agency
$250,000 -
Neighborhood HouseSaint Paul, MN
Relieve poverty in ST. Paul
$250,000 -
Avenues for YouthMinneapolis, MN
Capacity campaign- a home of our own, avenues for youth
$250,000 -
Wallin Education PartnersSaint Paul, MN
Changing the odds campaign matching grant
$250,000 -
Second Harvest NorthlandDuluth, MN
Food distribution
$240,000 -
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin IncMilwaukee, WI
Food programs
$225,000 -
Second Harvest Heartland IncBrooklyn Park, MN
Food programs
$210,000 -
Bighorn Valley Health Center DBA One HealthHardin, MT
Healthcare capital
$200,000 -
North Country Food Bank IncE Grand Forks, MN
Food programs
$200,000 -
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin IncMilwaukee, WI
Food programs
$200,000 -
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN
4-h youth development and enrichment
$200,000 -
Pacer Center IncBloomington, MN
Disability services
$200,000 -
University of Wisconsin MadisonMadison, WI
4-h youth development and enrichment
$200,000 -
Episcopal Homes Foundation of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN
The pillars hospice home capital campaign
$200,000 -
Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern WisconsinMadison, WI
Food programs
$200,000 -
FamilymeansStillwater, MN
Financial solutions and youth development
$200,000 -
Channel One IncRochester, MN
Food distribution
$200,000 -
Union Gospel Mission Association of St PaulSaint Paul, MN
Relieve poverty in ST. Paul
$200,000 -
Minnesota Children's MuseumSaint Paul, MN
Access to enrichment
$200,000 -
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin IncMilwaukee, WI
Financial literacy
$200,000 -
Benedictine Foundation WinonaWinona, MN
Building renovation: a call to care
$200,000 -
Montana Children's Home & Hospital DBA Shodair Childrens HospitalHelena, MT
Child mental health
$200,000 -
Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys IncSaint Paul, MN
Youth development and citizenship skills
$200,000 -
Minnesota Zoo FoundationApple Valley, MN
Access to enrichment
$200,000 -
Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MN
Relief agency
$200,000 -
Community of Saints Regional Catholic SchoolWest St Paul, MN
Capital
$152,500 -
Community of Saints Regional Catholic SchoolWest St Paul, MN
Capital
$152,500 -
North Country Food Bank IncE Grand Forks, MN
Food distribution
$150,000 -
Feed My People IncEau Claire, WI
Food programs
$150,000 -
Essentia Health FoundationDuluth, MN
Emergency department expansion for rural ne MN
$150,000 -
St Ann Center for Intergenerational CareMilwaukee, WI
Disability services
$150,000 -
Metro Meals on Wheels IncMinneapolis, MN
Food programs
$150,000 -
Rawhide Youth ServicesNew London, WI
Child mental health
$150,000 -
Eagle MountBozeman, MT
New round pen
$150,000 -
Science Museum of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN
Access to enrichment
$150,000 -
Jewish Family Service of Saint PaulSaint Paul, MN
Relieve poverty in ST. Paul
$150,000 -
Curative Connections IncGreen Bay, WI
Disabilities services
$150,000 -
Lutheran Social Service of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN
Foster care and adoption
$150,000 -
Keystone Community ServicesSaint Paul, MN
Relieve poverty in ST. Paul
$150,000 -
Thomas Irvine Dodge Nature CenterWest St Paul, MN
Access to enrichment and community recreation
$150,000 -
Junior Achievement NorthSaint Paul, MN
Youth financial literacy and entrepreneurship
$150,000 -
Jewish Family and Children's Service of MinneapolisGolden Valley, MN
Mental health and wraparound services
$150,000 -
GuildSaint Paul, MN
Mental health
$150,000 -
The Young Men's Christian Association of Chippewa Valley IncEau Claire, WI
Youth enrichment and community recreation
$150,000 -
University of St ThomasSt Paul, MN
Supply of sacred music
$145,000 -
The Salvation Army - Wisconsin and Upper Michigan DivisionWauwatosa, WI
Food programs
$140,000 -
Foundations Health & Wholeness IncGreen Bay, WI
Mental health, adoption, and foster care
$130,000 -
American Red Cross of MontanaGreat Falls, MT
Relief agency
$125,000 -
Minneapolis Heart Institute FoundationMinneapolis, MN
Heart educational programs
$125,000 -
St Croix Valley Food BankHudson, WI
Food programs
$125,000 -
Williston State College FoundationWilliston, ND
Building a sustainable healthcare workforce
$125,000 -
American National Red Cross - Wisconsin ChapterMilwaukee, WI
Relief agency
$125,000 -
Dream Center BismarckBismarck, ND
Community meals
$120,000 -
Face to Face Health and Counseling Service IncSaint Paul, MN
Relieve poverty in ST. Paul
$100,000 -
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan IncWest Allis, WI
Mental health programs
$100,000 -
Journey House IncMilwaukee, WI
Community recreation and citizenship skills
$100,000 -
Interfaith Action of Greater Saint PaulSaint Paul, MN
Relieve poverty in ST. Paul
$100,000 -
Concordia CollegeMoorhead, MN
Supply of sacred music and scholarships
$100,000 -
1000 Generations Inc DBA Safe Families for Children WisconsinElkhorn, WI
Foster care and mental health services
$100,000 -
TNT Kid's FitnessFargo, ND
Youth enrichment and community recreation
$100,000 -
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great LakesAppleton, WI
Citizenship, civic engagement, and financial literacy
$100,000 -
Minnesota Independence College and CommunityRichfield, MN
Post-high school life and employment skills development
$100,000 -
Running Rebels Community OrganizationMilwaukee, WI
Youth development and community recreation
$100,000 -
MinnpostMinneapolis, MN
In-depth news coverage for greater minnesota
$100,000 -
MinnpostMinneapolis, MN
In-depth news coverage for greater minnesota
$100,000 -
Neighbors IncSouth Saint Paul, MN
Financial empowerment and literacy program
$100,000 -
Open Arms of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN
Basic needs
$100,000 -
Montana Homeownership Network DBA Neighborworks MontanaGreat Falls, MT
Financial literacy
$100,000 -
Easter Seals Wisconsin IncMiddleton, WI
Accessibility services
$100,000 -
Rock River Community ClinicWhitewater, WI
Healthcare capital
$100,000 -
Easter Seals Wisconsin IncMiddleton, WI
Disability services
$100,000 -
Ramsey County Historical SocietySaint Paul, MN
Access to enrichment
$100,000 -
Beacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeSaint Paul, MN
Supportive services
$100,000 -
ARC Minnesota IncSaint Paul, MN
Disability services
$100,000 -
Camp Fire MinnesotaExcelsior, MN
Youth development and recreation
$100,000 -
Human Resource Development Council of District IX Inc (HRDC)Bozeman, MT
Basic needs, food programs
$100,000 -
St Croix Valley Food BankHudson, WI
Food programs
$100,000 -
The Village Family Service CenterFargo, ND
Mental health services
$100,000 -
Church of the AscensionMinneapolis, MN
General operations
$100,000 -
Children's Service Society of Wisconsin DBA Children's WisconsinMilwaukee, WI
Foster care and adoption
$100,000 -
Catholic Community Foundation of MinnesotaMinnesota, MN
Student and family wraparound services
$100,000 -
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN
Scholarships for rochester and twin cities campus
$100,000 -
Urban League of Greater Madison IncFitchburg, WI
Financial literacy and empowerment
$100,000 -
Child Bridge IncMissoula, MT
Foster care and adoption
$100,000 -
Bridging IncBloomington, MN
General operations
$100,000 -
Boys & Girls Clubs of Yellowstone CountyBillings, MT
Youth development and citizenship skills
$100,000 -
Women's Life Care CenterLittle Canada, MN
Capital
$100,000 -
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesSaint Paul, MN
Youth development and citizenship skills
$100,000 -
Boys & Girls Clubs of the NorthlandDuluth, MN
Youth development and citizenship skills
$100,000 -
Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley IncEau Claire, WI
Youth development and enrichment programs
$100,000 -
Boys & Girls Club of the Flathead ReservationRonan, MT
Youth development and enrichment programs
$100,000 -
Big Sky Youth Empowerment Project IncBozeman, MT
Youth development and enrichment programs
$100,000 -
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Bay and Lakes Region IncGreen Bay, WI
Youth development and enrichment programs
$100,000 -
Minnesota Public Radio IncSaint Paul, MN
Native news reporting project
$75,000 -
Children's Home Society of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN
Foster care adoption program
$75,000 -
Indigenous Peoples Task ForceMinneapolis, MN
New construction
$50,000 -
Touchstone Mental HealthMinneapolis, MN
Lyric lane
$50,000 -
Journey Mental Health Center IncMadison, WI
Mental health services
$50,000 -
One Valley Community FoundationBozeman, MT
General operations
$50,000 -
Northern VoicesRoseville, MN
General operations and gift matching campaign
$50,000 -
Highland Friendship ClubSaint Paul, MN
Disability services
$50,000 -
St Cloud Area Family YMCASaint Cloud, MN
Operating support and capital campaign
$50,000 -
Bridging IncBloomington, MN
General operations
$50,000 -
Stewartville Public LibraryStewartville, MN
Stewartville public library expansion project
$50,000 -
Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the DakotasMinneapolis, MN
Non-advocacy educational programming
$50,000 -
Mankato Youth Place IncMankato, MN
My new place
$50,000 -
Bridging IncBloomington, MN
General operations
$50,000 -
Minnesota Council on FoundationsSaint Paul, MN
Membership
$40,000 -
United Way of Olmsted County IncRochester, MN
General operations
$25,000 -
Christian Brothers of the Midwest IncBurr Ridge, IL
Lasallian institute for the formation of teachers
$25,000 -
Church of the AscensionMinneapolis, MN
General operations
$25,000 -
Council on FoundationsWashington, DC
Membership
$25,000 -
Grantmakers for Effective OrganizationsWashington, DC
Membership
$20,000 -
Evolve Adoption & Family Services DBA Evolve Family ServicesStillwater, MN
General operations
$20,000 -
Eagle MountBozeman, MT
General operations
$15,000 -
CandidNew York, NY
Membership
$12,000 -
Technology Association of GrantmakersChicago, IL
Membership
$5,150 -
Wisconsin Philanthropy NetworkMilwaukee, WI
Membership
$4,100 -
Peak GrantmakingWashington, DC
Membership
$3,500
Approved for future payment
Approved in 2025 and not yet paid.
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University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN
Community-university health care center capital project
$1,300,000 -
Allina Health FoundationMinneapolis, MN
Healthcare capital
$1,250,000 -
Sanford Health Foundation NorthFargo, ND
Healthcare capital
$1,000,000 -
Hennepin Health FoundationMinneapolis, MN
Center for addiction medicine
$600,000 -
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St Paul and MinneapolisMinneapolis, MN
To relieve poverty in ST. Paul.
$500,000 -
Groves AcademySt Louis Park, MN
Impact cohort
$500,000 -
YMCA of the Northern SkyFargo, ND
Bemidji YMCA capital campaign
$500,000 -
Groves AcademySt Louis Park, MN
Impact cohort
$500,000 -
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN
Rural physician scholarships
$450,000 -
The Friends of the Saint Paul Public LibrarySaint Paul, MN
Transform our libraries, discover our possibilities
$450,000 -
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN
Rural physician scholarships
$450,000 -
Gillette Children's Hospital FoundationSaint Paul, MN
Children's surgical center renovation
$300,000 -
University of St ThomasSt Paul, MN
Teacher pathway scholarships
$250,000 -
True FriendsAnnandale, MN
General operations and capital
$250,000 -
Pacer Center IncBloomington, MN
Disability services
$200,000 -
Concordia CollegeMoorhead, MN
Supply of sacred music and scholarships
$100,000 -
Church of the AscensionMinneapolis, MN
General operations
$100,000 -
Church of the AscensionMinneapolis, MN
General operations
$100,000 -
Rock River Community ClinicWhitewater, WI
Healthcare capital
$50,000 -
Neighbors IncSouth Saint Paul, MN
Financial empowerment and literacy program
$50,000 -
Highland Friendship ClubSaint Paul, MN
Disability services
$50,000 -
Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the DakotasMinneapolis, MN
Non-advocacy educational programming
$50,000 -
Church of the AscensionMinneapolis, MN
General operations
$25,000 -
Church of the AscensionMinneapolis, MN
General operations
$25,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Philanthropy and grantmaking17 grants $11,950,50031% of the total
- Health13 grants $6,200,00016% of the total
- Human services20 grants $4,345,00011% of the total
- Education13 grants $4,320,00011% of the total
- Community development5 grants $4,000,00010% of the total
- Food and agriculture8 grants $2,310,0006% of the total
- 11 other causes30 grants $5,520,00014% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Minnesota103 grants $32,905,000
- Wisconsin42 grants $14,774,100
- Montana19 grants $6,315,000
- North Dakota9 grants $2,895,000
- Washington1 grant $250,000
- District of Columbia3 grants $48,500
- Illinois2 grants $30,150
- New York1 grant $12,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Francis MileyCO-CEO/TRUSTEE Hours 40Pay $701,327
- Daniel ReardonCO-CEO/TRUSTEE Hours 40Pay $711,646
- Caroline JohnsonCO-CEO/TRUSTEE Hours 40Pay $711,703
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