Ronald and Barbara Brunner Foundation
Historical FunderMauston, Wisconsin · EIN 27-6979566 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Ronald E Brunner and Barbara J Brun |
|---|---|
| Address | 227 Hwy 585, Sundance WY 82729 |
| Phone | 3077462627 |
| Form and materials | Written Request by Mail |
| Deadlines | To be determined |
| Restrictions | To be determined |
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
16% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Catholic Church | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| Mauston Area Ambulance Assn Inc | Mauston, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| St Theresa Eucharistic Chapel | Union Center, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Carl W Nelson Animal Shelter | Mauston, WI | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Weston County Fire Department | Newcastle, WY | General support | $3,000 |
| Elroy Fire Department | Elroy, WI | Program support | $3,000 |
| Mauston Fire Department | Mauston, WI | Program support | $3,000 |
| Crook County Fire Department | Sundance, WY | Program support | $3,000 |
| Community Sharing Pantry | Mauston, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Royall School District | Elroy, WI | Program support | $2,000 |
| Mauston High School | Mauston, WI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Knights of Columbus | Madision, WI | Program support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,600 | 12 |
| 2024 | $570,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $141,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349104129
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-6979566
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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