FRED J BRUNNER FOUNDATION
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$40.0M
Total Assets (2024)
$1.7M
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2024)
$5.2M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
257
Grants on File
$20K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
MICHELE CRONIN DIRECTOR
Phone
8476783232
Deadlines
SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 1 OF ANY CALENDAR YEAR.
How to Apply
APPLICATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN ANY FORM DESIRED BY THE APPLICANT WHICH CLEARLY STATES THE CHARACTER OF THE APPLICANT AND THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT REQUESTED. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION MUST PROVIDE AN AFFIDAVIT THAT THE ORGANIZATION QUALIFIES AS A NON-PRIVATE FOUNDATION. A PHOTOCOPY OF THE MOST RECENT IRS DETERMINATION LETTER AND CURRENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MUST ALSO BE SUBMITTED.
Restrictions
THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS. HOWEVER, THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS ONLY TO TAX-EXEMPT, CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARILY IN THE FIELDS OF HEALTH AND EDUCATION.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | N/A | $41.3M | $1.3M | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $43.8M | $2.0M | N/A |
| 2022 | $1.9M | $35.9M | $1.2M | 98 |
| 2023 | $1.6M | $38.5M | $2.9M | 79 |
| 2024 | $1.6M | $40.0M | $1.5M | 80 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 257 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$15K
Average
$20K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$150K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| MICHELE CRONIN | VP/DIRECTOR | $50K |
| FRED M BRUNNER | PRES/DIRECTOR | $50K |
| PAMELA SCHWEGEL | FORMER VP/DIRECTOR | $33K |
| ROBERT B WOLF | SECY/TREAS | $28K |
Grants Awarded (257 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRIMSON TIDE FOUNDATION | TUSCALOOSA, AL | $150,000 | PROMOTE ATHLETIC AND ACADEMIC GOALS | 2022 |
| ASPIRE | HILLSIDE, IL | $100,000 | HEALTH & WELLNESS EDUCATION | 2023 |
| ASPIRE | HILLSIDE, IL | $100,000 | HEALTH & WELLNESS EDUCATION | 2022 |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | CHICAGO, IL | $80,000 | UNRESTRICTED ORGANIZATION SUPPORT | 2024 |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | CHICAGO, IL | $80,000 | UNRESTRICTED ORGANIZATION SUPPORT | 2022 |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | CHICAGO, IL | $80,000 | UNRESTRICTED ORGANIZATION SUPPORT | 2023 |
| PILLARS-CONSTANCE MORRIS HOUSE | LA GRANGE, IL | $75,000 | PROVIDE SHELTER, CARE, AND OUTREACH TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | 2022 |
| PILLARS-CONSTANCE MORRIS HOUSE | LA GRANGE, IL | $75,000 | PROVIDE SHELTER, CARE, AND OUTREACH TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | 2023 |
| PILLARS-CONSTANCE MORRIS HOUSE | LA GRANGE, IL | $75,000 | PROVIDE SHELTER, CARE, AND OUTREACH TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | 2024 |
| ASPIRE | HILLSIDE, IL | $75,000 | HEALTH & WELLNESS EDUCATION | 2024 |
| CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT FUTURES | EVANSTON, IL | $65,000 | FUNDING FOR ELECTRONIC CURRICULUM FOR DISABLED | 2023 |
| SABAN CENTER | TUSCALOOSA, AL | $50,000 | DEVELOP A STEM EDUCATION PROGRAM | 2023 |
| CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT FUTURES | EVANSTON, IL | $50,000 | FUNDING FOR ELECTRONIC CURRICULUM FOR DISABLED | 2024 |
| CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT FUTURES | EVANSTON, IL | $50,000 | FUNDING FOR ELECTRONIC CURRICULUM FOR DISABLED | 2022 |
| SABAN CENTER | TUSCALOOSA, AL | $50,000 | DEVELOP A STEM EDUCATION PROGRAM | 2024 |
| SABAN CENTER | TUSCALOOSA, AL | $50,000 | DEVELOP A STEM EDUCATION PROGRAM | 2022 |
| NATIONAL JEWISH HEALTH | DEERFIELD, IL | $40,000 | PROVIDING CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH RESPIRATORY, CARDIAC AND IMMUNE DISEASE | 2022 |
| JOSEPHIUM ACADEMY | CHICAGO, IL | $35,000 | UNRESTRICTED ORGANIZATION SUPPORT | 2023 |
| MOTHER MC AULEY HIGH SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL | $30,000 | UNRESTRICTED ORGANIZATION SUPPORT | 2022 |
| SAN MIGUEL SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL | $30,000 | MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM | 2023 |
| CHICAGO JESUIT ACADEMY | CHICAGO, IL | $30,000 | UNRESTRICTED ORGANIZATION SUPPORT | 2022 |
| NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK | GENEVA, IL | $30,000 | PURCHASING FOOD FOR EMERGENCIES AND DISTRIBUTION TO FOOD PANTRIES | 2023 |
| MISERICORDIA HEART OF MERCY | CHICAGO, IL | $30,000 | UNRESTRICTED ORGANIZATION SUPPORT | 2022 |
| ST PATRICK HIGH SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL | $30,000 | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | 2023 |
| CHRIST THE KING COLLEGE PREP | CHICAGO, IL | $30,000 | UNRESTRICTED ORGANIZATION SUPPORT | 2023 |