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Otto Bremer Trust

St Paul, Minnesota  ·  EIN 416019050  ·  Private foundation

Otto Bremer Trust is a Minnesota-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $50.0M in annual giving against $1.42B in assets. This page documents the 4,718 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Otto Bremer Trust — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$50.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.42B
Total assets
4,718
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Otto Bremer Trust funds

Otto Bremer Trust's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, disability services, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency Aid

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesindigenous

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Otto Bremer Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Greater Twin Cities United Way
INTERMEDIARIES PILOT PROJECT
Minneapolis, MN$3.6M2023
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc
INTERMEDIARIES PILOT PROJECT
Milwaukee, WI$3.6M2023
Initiative Foundation
INTERMEDIARIES PILOT PROJECT
Little Falls, MN$3.1M2023
Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
INTERMEDIARIES PILOT PROJECT
Appleton, WI$3.1M2023
Allina Health Foundation
INNOVATIVE, EQUITY BASED CANCER CARE
Minneapolis, MN$3.0M2022
Mayo Clinic
CAPITAL FOR FACILITIES IN MCHS-MANKATO & LACROSSE
Rochester, MN$3.0M2022
Mayo Clinic
TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF MAYO CLINIC'S COMPREHENSIVE ADVANCED BIOMANUFACTURING STRATEGY.
Rochester, MN$3.0M2019
Regions Hospital Foundation
CAPITAL SUPPORT
Saint Paul, MN$2.5M2022
Impact Seven Inc
CBFC EMERGENCY FUND
Rice Lake, WI$2.0M2022
North Dakota Community Foundation
INTERMEDIARIES PILOT PROJECT
Bismarck, ND$1.6M2023
Montana Community Foundation Inc
INTERMEDIARIES PILOT PROJECT
Helena, MT$1.6M2023
University of Minnesota Foundation
COMMUNITY-UNIVERSITY HEALTH CARE CENTER CAPITAL PROJECT
Minneapolis, MN$1.4M2024
Mayo Clinic
HEALTHCARE CAPITAL
Rochester, MN$1.0M2024
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
ADDRESS POVERTY IN ST. PAUL
Saint Paul, MN$1.0M2024
Southside Community Health Services Inc
ONE SOUTHSIDE
Minneapolis, MN$1.0M2024

Otto Bremer Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$46.2M
2020$49.9M
2022$67.6M
2023$95.3M
2024$68.0M

How to apply for funding from Otto Bremer Trust

From Otto Bremer Trust's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“SEE GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES AT WWW.OTTOBREMER.ORG”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at ottobremer.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Otto Bremer Trust

Does Otto Bremer Trust accept grant applications?
Yes — Otto Bremer Trust's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Otto Bremer Trust fund?
Otto Bremer Trust's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Greater Twin Cities United Way, Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc, Initiative Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Otto Bremer Trust give in grants?
Otto Bremer Trust reported $50.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $327.0M over 4,718 grants.
Where is Otto Bremer Trust located?
Otto Bremer Trust is based in St Paul, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 416019050.
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About this profile. This page is built from Otto Bremer Trust'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 Otto Bremer Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.