Steve and Jackie Bruggeman Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyShoreview, Minnesota · EIN 85-4132742 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$214K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$13.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $18,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | Washington, DC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| St Jude Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research | Clarksburg, MD | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Emergency Food Pantry | Fargo, ND | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Bighorn Golf Club Charities | Palm Desert, CA | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Bighorn Bam | Palm Desert, CA | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Incarnation Church | St Paul, MN | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Blue Angles Foundation | Pensacola, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Minnesota | St Paul, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | St Paul, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | St Paul, MN | Chaitable | $5,000 |
| Teach for America | Boston, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue | Rolla, ND | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Variety Childrens Charity | Palm Desert, CA | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $213,500 | 20 |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $188,100 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621479349101002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4132742
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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