THE BWBR FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2024
$375K
327 grants · $42K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$1K
typical micro grants · $1K–$1K
grant size
63%
deep partner · 75/119 multi-year
repeat
$994K
Assets · 2021
119
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
GREG FENTON
Phone
6512223701
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
LETTER OUTLINING PROJECT REQUEST WHICH INCLUDES FINANCIAL DATA
Restrictions
PUBLIC CHARITIES
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $26K | $435K | $61K | 16 |
| 2017 | $25K | $584K | $150K | 17 |
| 2018 | $34K | $591K | $91K | 22 |
| 2020 | $44K | $842K | $73K | 41 |
| 2021 | $55K | $994K | $203K | 44 |
| 2022 | $62K | $914K | $119K | 54 |
| 2023 | $66K | $1.1M | $127K | 62 |
| 2024 | $64K | $1.2M | $116K | 71 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 327 grants on record
Minimum
$300
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$1K
Average
$1K
75th Pctl
$1K
Maximum
$5K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| STEVE ERICKSON | DIRECTOR | — |
| GREG FENTON | PRESIDENT | — |
| RYAN JOHANSEN | SECRETARY | — |
| REBEKAH ERLER | TREASURER | — |
| STEPHANIE MCDANIEL | SECRETARY | — |
| MICHAEL RANUM | TREASURER | — |
| ERIC WEST | DIRECTOR | — |
| BRIAN BUCHHOLZ | President | — |
| KATHERINE LEONIDAS | Director | — |
Grants Awarded (327 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF MN FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,000 | GENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2018 |
| FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | ST PAUL, MN | $5,000 | GENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2017 |
| MINNESOTA ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,000 | CLARENCE WIGINGTON SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| HENNEPIN HEALTH FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,000 | GENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2017 |
| FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | ST PAUL, MN | $5,000 | GENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2018 |
| MINNESOTA ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,000 | CLARENCE WIGINGTON SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| REGIONS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | ST PAUL, MN | $5,000 | GENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2016 |
| FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | ST PAUL, MN | $5,000 | GENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2016 |
| MINNESOTA ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,000 | CLARENCE WIGINGTON SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| CANVAS HEALTH INC | OAKDALE, MN | $4,000 | GENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| AIA MINNESOTA - WOMEN IN ARCHITECTURE FUND | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $3,500 | GENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2018 |
| AIA MINNESOTA | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $3,000 | WOMEN IN ARCHITECTURE FUND | 2021 |
| AIA MINNESOTA | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $3,000 | WOMEN IN ARCHITECTURE FUND | 2020 |
| AIA MINNESOTA - WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT-2019 | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $2,500 | GENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2018 |
| UNION GOSPEL MISSION | ST PAUL, MN | $2,294 | GENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2016 |
| MERRICK COMMUNITY SERVICES | SAINT PAUL, MN | $2,000 | GENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2021 |
| MERITER FOUNDATION | MADISON, WI | $2,000 | GENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2021 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MN FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $2,000 | GENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2024 |
| PARK NICOLLET FOUNDATION | ST LOUIS PARK, MN | $2,000 | GENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| CANVAS HEALTH INC | OAKDALE, MN | $2,000 | GENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2024 |
| CLIMATE GENERATION - A WILL STEGER LEGACY | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $2,000 | GENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2021 |
| FOOD BANK FOR THE HEARTLAND | OMAHA, NE | $2,000 | GENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2021 |
| REGIONS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | SAINT PAUL, MN | $2,000 | GENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| AIA MINNESOTA | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $2,000 | WOMEN IN ARCHITECTURE FUND | 2022 |
| AVERA HEALTH FOUNDATION | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $2,000 | GENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2023 |