Bierman Family Foundation Inc
EIN 391673472 Private FoundationTotal Given 2016–2024
$16.6M
60 grants · $1.8M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$122K
typical big bets · $50K–$326K
grant size
42%
supporter · 13/31 multi-year
repeat
$45.8M
Assets (2024)
31
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
FREDRICK BLIESE
Phone
(715) 536-2461
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING.
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION'S PRINCIPAL PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND CAUSES IN THE MERRILL, WISCONSIN AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $2.3M | $37.1M | $1.8M | 6 |
| 2018 | $2.6M | $36.6M | $2.9M | 9 |
| 2019 | N/A | $42.3M | $2.4M | N/A |
| 2020 | $4.5M | $43.5M | $3.2M | 9 |
| 2021 | $1.1M | $48.1M | $3.9M | 9 |
| 2022 | $965K | $40.4M | $1.4M | 7 |
| 2023 | $2.7M | $43.7M | $1.7M | 11 |
| 2024 | $2.5M | $45.8M | $2.6M | 9 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 60 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$50K
Median
$122K
Average
$277K
75th Pctl
$326K
Maximum
$1.6M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (60 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomahawk Schools | Tomahawk, WI | $1,555,242 | TO SUPPORT STUDENT / ATHLETE PROGRAMS. | 2020 |
| City of Tomahawk | Tomahawk, WI | $1,500,000 | CITY PARK PROJECT SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Wisconsin VFW Foundation | Madison, WI | $1,200,000 | TO ASSIST IN BUILDING VFW POST IN MERRILL, WISCONSIN. | 2020 |
| Merrill Public Schools | Merrill, WI | $1,000,000 | TO SUPPORT STUDENT / ATHLETE PROGRAMS. | 2016 |
| Merrill Public Schools | Merrill, WI | $995,000 | TO SUPPORT STUDENT / ATHLETE PROGRAMS. | 2018 |
| City of Merrill | Merrill, WI | $842,280 | TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF AQUATIC CENTER. | 2016 |
| City of Merrill | Merrill, WI | $712,646 | TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF FAIR GROUNDS IMPROVEMENTS ($60,000) AND TO PURCHASE FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT ($652,646). | 2020 |
| City of Merrill | Merrill, WI | $650,000 | COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS UPDATES | 2024 |
| Lincoln Co Sheriff | Merrill, WI | $606,143 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR NEW RADIO SYSTEM. | 2021 |
| Merrill Historical Society | Merrill, WI | $600,000 | TO SUPPORT BUILDING EXPANSION. | 2020 |
| Lincoln County WI | Merrill, WI | $533,350 | AMBULANCE AND EMS SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Wisconsin VFW Foundation | Madison, WI | $500,000 | TO ASSIST IN BUILDING VFW POST IN MERRILL, WISCONSIN. | 2018 |
| Northcentral Technical College Foundation | Wausau, WI | $480,000 | SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Lincoln County WI | Merrill, WI | $421,000 | AMBULANCE AND EMS SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Town of Corning | Merrill, WI | $400,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Bell Tower | Merrill, WI | $301,500 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF HELPING THE ELDERLY. | 2018 |
| Lincoln County Sheriff | Merrill, WI | $297,257 | TO PROCURE EQUIPMENT. | 2018 |
| City of Merrill | Merrill, WI | $277,230 | COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS UPDATES | 2022 |
| Merrill Memorial Park Inc | Merrill, WI | $250,000 | PUBLIC CEMETERY ROADWORK | 2022 |
| City of Merrill | Merrill, WI | $240,000 | TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF FAIR GROUNDS. | 2018 |
| City of Merrill | Merrill, WI | $210,000 | COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS UPDATES | 2023 |
| NTC Foundation | Wausau, WI | $175,000 | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM TO TRAIN FIRST RESPONDERS ($150,000) AND TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS ($25,000). | 2020 |
| Lincoln County Sheriff | Merrill, WI | $172,000 | YO PROVIDE EQUIPTMENT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY. | 2016 |
| NTC Foundation | Wausau, WI | $170,000 | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM TO TRAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. | 2016 |
| Merrill Homeless | Tomahawk, WI | $155,000 | TO SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AREA HOMELESS PERSONS. | 2018 |
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