Otto Bremer Trust
St Paul, Minnesota · EIN 416019050 · Private foundation
Otto Bremer Trust is a Minnesota-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $50.0M in annual giving against $1.42B in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 4,718 grants for Otto Bremer Trust. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
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.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Twin Cities United Way INTERMEDIARIES PILOT PROJECT | Minneapolis, MN | $3.6M | 2023 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc INTERMEDIARIES PILOT PROJECT | Milwaukee, WI | $3.6M | 2023 |
| Initiative Foundation INTERMEDIARIES PILOT PROJECT | Little Falls, MN | $3.1M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Otto Bremer Trust
From Otto Bremer Trust's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
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. Example recipients include Greater Twin Cities United Way, Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc, Initiative Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Otto Bremer Trust give in grants?
- Otto Bremer Trust reported $50.0M in grants in an indexed 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.
- How can I find foundations similar to Otto Bremer Trust?
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