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Bierman Family Foundation Inc

Merrill, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 391673472  ·  Private foundation

Bierman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Merrill, Wisconsin. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $4.5M in grants paid and $30.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 45 individual grants from this funder — $13.2M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for domestic violence. Below is its full funding profile.

$4.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$30.8M
Total assets
45
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Bierman Family Foundation Inc funds

Bierman Family Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on domestic violence, higher education, housing & homelessness.

Domestic ViolenceHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include homeless population.

homeless population

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Bierman Family Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Tomahawk Schools
TO SUPPORT STUDENT / ATHLETE PROGRAMS.
Tomahawk, WI$1.6M2020
City of Tomahawk
CITY PARK PROJECT SUPPORT
Tomahawk, WI$1.5M2023
Wisconsin VFW Foundation
TO ASSIST IN BUILDING VFW POST IN MERRILL, WISCONSIN.
Madison, WI$1.2M2020
Merrill Public Schools
TO SUPPORT STUDENT / ATHLETE PROGRAMS.
Merrill, WI$995K2018
City of Merrill
TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF FAIR GROUNDS IMPROVEMENTS ($60,000) AND TO PURCHASE FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT ($652,646).
Merrill, WI$713K2020
City of Merrill
COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS UPDATES
Merrill, WI$650K2024
Merrill Historical Society
TO SUPPORT BUILDING EXPANSION.
Merrill, WI$600K2020
Lincoln County Wi
AMBULANCE AND EMS SUPPORT
Merrill, WI$533K2024
Wisconsin VFW Foundation
TO ASSIST IN BUILDING VFW POST IN MERRILL, WISCONSIN.
Madison, WI$500K2018
Northcentral Technical College Foundation
SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT
Wausau, WI$480K2024
Lincoln County Wi
AMBULANCE AND EMS SUPPORT
Merrill, WI$421K2023
Town of Corning
GENERAL SUPPORT
Merrill, WI$400K2024
Bell Tower
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF HELPING THE ELDERLY.
Merrill, WI$302K2018
Lincoln County Sheriff
TO PROCURE EQUIPMENT.
Merrill, WI$297K2018
City of Merrill
COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS UPDATES
Merrill, WI$277K2022

Bierman Family Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$2.6M
2020$4.5M
2022$965K
2023$2.7M
2024$2.5M

How to apply for funding from Bierman Family Foundation Inc

Bierman Family Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Bierman Family Foundation Inc

Does Bierman Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Bierman Family Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Bierman Family Foundation Inc fund?
Bierman Family Foundation Inc's grants focus on domestic violence. Recent recipients include Tomahawk Schools, City of Tomahawk, Wisconsin VFW Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Bierman Family Foundation Inc give in grants?
Bierman Family Foundation Inc reported $4.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.2M over 45 grants.
Where is Bierman Family Foundation Inc located?
Bierman Family Foundation Inc is based in Merrill, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 391673472.
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About this profile. This page is built from Bierman Family Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Bierman Family Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.