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Fred J Brunner Foundation

Bensenville, Illinois  ·  EIN 366066471  ·  Private foundation

Fred J Brunner Foundation is a private foundation based in Bensenville, Illinois. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.5M in grants paid and $32.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 452 individual grants from this funder — $8.4M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$32.7M
Total assets
452
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Fred J Brunner Foundation funds

Fred J Brunner Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, criminal justice, disability services, domestic violence, education, and related causes.

Adult EducationCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, low-income communities.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationlow-income communitiesolder adultsveterans

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Fred J Brunner Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Crimson Tide Foundation
PROMOTE ATHLETIC AND ACADEMIC GOALS
Tuscaloosa, AL$150K2022
Aspire
HEALTH & WELLNESS EDUCATION
Hillside, IL$100K2022
Aspire
HEALTH & WELLNESS EDUCATION
Hillside, IL$100K2020
Aspire
HEALTH & WELLNESS EDUCATION
Hillside, IL$100K2021
Aspire
HEALTH & WELLNESS EDUCATION
Hillside, IL$100K2023
The Salvation Army
UNRESTRICTED ORGANIZATION SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$80K2023
The Salvation Army
UNRESTRICTED ORGANIZATION SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$80K2021
The Salvation Army
UNRESTRICTED ORGANIZATION SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$80K2020
The Salvation Army
UNRESTRICTED ORGANIZATION SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$80K2022
The Salvation Army
UNRESTRICTED ORGANIZATION SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$80K2024
Aspire
HEALTH & WELLNESS EDUCATION
Hillside, IL$75K2024
Pillars-constance Morris House
PROVIDE SHELTER, CARE, AND OUTREACH TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
La Grange, IL$75K2024
Pillars-constance Morris House
PROVIDE SHELTER, CARE, AND OUTREACH TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
La Grange, IL$75K2022
Pillars-constance Morris House
PROVIDE SHELTER, CARE, AND OUTREACH TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
La Grange, IL$75K2020
Pillars-constance Morris House
PROVIDE SHELTER, CARE, AND OUTREACH TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
La Grange, IL$75K2021

Fred J Brunner Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.5M
2021$1.8M
2022$1.9M
2023$1.6M
2024$1.6M

How to apply for funding from Fred J Brunner Foundation

From Fred J Brunner Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 1 OF ANY CALENDAR YEAR.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Fred J Brunner Foundation

Does Fred J Brunner Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Fred J Brunner Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Fred J Brunner Foundation fund?
Fred J Brunner Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Crimson Tide Foundation, Aspire, Aspire. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Fred J Brunner Foundation give in grants?
Fred J Brunner Foundation reported $1.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.4M over 452 grants.
Where is Fred J Brunner Foundation located?
Fred J Brunner Foundation is based in Bensenville, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366066471.
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About this profile. This page is built from Fred J Brunner Foundation'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 Fred J Brunner Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.