The Bruning Foundation
Invitation OnlyFt Myers, Florida · EIN 36-6068626 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$801K
Organizations funded90
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$20.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $12,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
91% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lakeland Discovery Center | Manitowish Waters, WI | Charitable | $69,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Carmel High School | Mundelein, IL | Educational | $45,000 |
| Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation | Sanibel, FL | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Community Table Arvada | Arvada, CO | Charitable | $24,500 |
| Brown Family YMCA | Ponte Vedra, FL | Charitable | $21,000 |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL | Educational | $20,000 |
| Seamark Ranch | Jacksonville, FL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Can-Do Canines | New Hope, MN | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Twin Cities Pet Rescue | St Paul, MN | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Dickinson College | Carlisle, PA | Educational | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Gtm Reserve | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Gladiolus Food Pantry | Ft Myers, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Love Futbol Inc | Washington, DC | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Me Squared Cancer Center | Southlake, TX | Medical | $15,000 |
| Shattuck-St Mary's School | Fairbault, MN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| St Thomas Rutherford Foundation | Murfreesboro, TN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Project Angel Heart Inc | Denver, CO | Charitable | $14,500 |
| Honor Connor Inc | West Simsbury, CT | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Bridging Bionics Foundation | Basalt, CO | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Centennial High School | Columbus, OH | Educational | $12,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Wind Walkers Therapeutic Riding | Carbondale, CO | Charitable | $12,000 |
| De Lasalle Academy of Fort Myers | Ft Myers, FL | Educational | $10,000 |
| Holy Cross Lutheran School | Madison, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Magdalene House Chicago Inc | N Riverside, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Tke Educational Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Bible Fellowship | Beloit, WI | Religous | $10,000 |
| Youth Conservation Corps Inc | Waukegan, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Aspen Academy | Savage, MN | Educational | $8,000 |
| Beef 4 Hunger | Lake Forest, IL | Charitable | $7,500 |
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, MA | Educational | $7,500 |
| Unitypoint Health-Meriter Foundation | Madison, WI | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Scholl Community Impact Group | Winchester, WI | Charitable | $6,000 |
| The Nickel Open Fund | Jordn, MN | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Badger Honor Flight | Madison, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Beaver Creek Biblical Studies | Alpha, OH | Religous | $5,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Dais | Madison, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden | Dallas, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Dallas Theater Center | Dallas, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Dan's Hands Education Foundation | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Coon Rapids, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends in Need Food Shelf | Cottage Grove, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Grapevine Relief & Community Exchange | Grapevine, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hennepin Theatre Trust | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Henry Predolin School of Nursing | Madison, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| John Pittard Elementary School | Murfreesboro, TN | Educational | $5,000 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation | New York, NY | Medical | $5,000 |
| Medical Benevolence Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Nashville Biblical Studies | Franklin, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| National Marrow Donors Program | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| North Central Camp Cherith | Frazee, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Open Cupboard | Oakdale, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pkt Enterprises | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Primelife Enrichment Inc | Carmel, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Saint Paul, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | Columbus, OH | Educational | $5,000 |
| St Peter's of the Valley Church | Basalt, CO | Religous | $3,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 90 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $801,000 | 90 |
| 2023 | $814,900 | 88 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349101440
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6068626
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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