Fred J Brunner Foundation
Historical FunderBensenville, Illinois · EIN 36-6066471 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.6M
Organizations funded80
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$40M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MICHELE CRONIN DIRECTOR |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 EVERGREEN STREET, BENSENVILLE IL 60106 |
| Phone | 8476783232 |
| Form and materials | 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. |
| Deadlines | SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 1 OF ANY CALENDAR YEAR. |
| 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
15% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted organization support | $80,000 |
| Aspire | Hillside, IL | Health & wellness education | $75,000 |
| Pillars-Constance Morris House | LA Grange, IL | Provide shelter, care, and outreach to survivors of domestic violence | $75,000 |
| Center for Independent Futures | Evanston, IL | Funding for electronic curriculum for disabled | $50,000 |
| Saban Center | Tuscaloosa, AL | Develop a STEM education program | $50,000 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted organization support | $30,000 |
| Christ the King College Prep | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted organization support | $30,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted organization support | $30,000 |
| Misericordia Heart of Mercy | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted organization support | $30,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | Purchasing food for emergencies and distribution to food pantries | $30,000 |
| San Miguel School | Chicago, IL | Middle school program | $30,000 |
| St Patrick High School | Chicago, IL | Financial assistance program | $30,000 |
| Alliance Francais de Chicago | Chicago, IL | Expand french language skills | $25,000 |
| Aspirtech | Highland Park, IL | Empower individuals with autism | $25,000 |
| Brother Rice Hs | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted organization support | $25,000 |
| Clare Woods Academy | Wheaton, IL | Unrestricted organization support | $25,000 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Golden, CO | Scholarship program | $25,000 |
| Eoa Childrens House | Springsdale, AR | Unrestricted organization support | $25,000 |
| Fayetteville Public Education Fund | Fayetteville, AR | Unrestricted organziation support | $25,000 |
| Hadley School for the Blind | Winnetka, IL | Support training and assistance tovisual impared individuals | $25,000 |
| Holy Trinity High School | Chicago, IL | Support the student assitance program | $25,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | Chicago, IL | Education and career resources | $25,000 |
| Mother Mc Auley High School | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted organization support | $25,000 |
| Mount Carmel High School | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted organization support | $25,000 |
| Nativity Jesuit Academy | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted organization support and fund temporary academic aide | $25,000 |
| Our Lady of Tepeyac High School | Chicago, IL | Support the needs based financial aid program | $25,000 |
| Providence St Mels High School | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted organization support | $25,000 |
| St Malachy School | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted organization support | $25,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Center | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted organization support | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Evanston, IL | Support homebound and disabled individuals | $25,000 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center | Chicago, IL | Support to children from sexual abuse | $20,000 |
| Little Friends of the Elderly | Chicago, IL | To relieve isolation and loneliness for snior citizens | $20,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted organization support | $20,000 |
| The Boulevard | Chicago, IL | Provide services to homeless people | $20,000 |
| The Jones Center | Springdale, AR | Unrestricted organization support | $20,000 |
| Kolbe House | Chicago, IL | Assist people impacted by incarceration | $20,000 |
| Childrens Research Triangle | Chicago, IL | Summer camp for children with disabilities | $15,000 |
| Common Pantry | Chicago, IL | Nonprofit food pantry | $15,000 |
| Home Housing Opportunities | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted organization support | $15,000 |
| Mercy Housing Lakefront | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted organization support | $15,000 |
| Northside Housing | Chicago, IL | Providing crucial services to those experiencing homelessness | $15,000 |
| Oliver Soccer Fc | Fayetteville, AR | Support underprivileged to play soccer | $15,000 |
| Roseland Training Center | Chicago, IL | Parent/Child tutoring program | $15,000 |
| Southwest Chicago Pads | Chicago, IL | Support case management program | $15,000 |
| The Infant Welfare Society | Oak Park, IL | Unrestricted organization support | $15,000 |
| Onward Neighborhood Housing | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted organization support | $12,000 |
| Operation Warm | Phildelphia, PA | Unrestricted organization support | $12,000 |
| Avenue to Independence | Park Ridge, IL | Nursing services for adults with special needs | $10,000 |
| Chicago Academy for Science Kids | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted organization support | $10,000 |
| Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind | Chicago, IL | Help people who are blind, visually impared, disabled and veterans | $10,000 |
| Cje Senior Life | Chicago, IL | Home delivered meals to seniors | $10,000 |
| Crisis Center of So Suburbia | Tinley Park, IL | Support to children and adult victims of domestic violence | $10,000 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | Chicago, IL | Provide high shcool scholarships | $10,000 |
| Disabled Patriot Fund | Orland Park, IL | Provide assistance for US veterns and their families | $10,000 |
| Franciscan Outsearch Association | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted organization support | $10,000 |
| Glen Ellyn Childrens Resouce | Glen Ellyn, IL | Support after school and summer programs for low income students | $10,000 |
| Have Dreams | Park Ridge, IL | Programs for children, youths and adults impacted by autism (asd) | $10,000 |
| Home of the Sparrow | Mc Henry, IL | Provide support for women and children who are homeless | $10,000 |
| Housing Forward | Maywood, IL | Provide basic needs and services for the homeless | $10,000 |
| How Housing Opportunities | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted organization support | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 80 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,591,000 | 80 |
| 2023 | $1,631,000 | 79 |
| 2021 | $1,810,000 | 99 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513119349102301
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6066471
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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