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The Brunnemer Family Foundation

Charlotte, North Carolina  ·  EIN 271111359  ·  Private foundation

The Brunnemer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $540K in grants paid and $570K in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 41 individual grants from this funder — $835K awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for disaster relief & emergency aid. Below is its full funding profile.

$540K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$570K
Total assets
41
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What The Brunnemer Family Foundation funds

The Brunnemer Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on disaster relief & emergency aid, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, housing & homelessness.

Disaster Relief & Emergency AidFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include families, older adults.

familiesolder adults

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Crisis Assistance Ministry
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN FINANCIAL DISTRESS.
Charlotte, NC$260K2020
Loaves & Fishes
TO PROVIDE FOOD AND GROCERIES TO NEIGHBORS FACING CHALLENGES.
Charlotte, NC$100K2020
Duke University
TO FUND SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND MEDICAL STUDENTS AT DUKE UNIVERSITY.
Durham, NC$100K2022
First Presbyterian Church
TO WORSHIP AND SERVE GOD IN SHARED EXPERIENCES OF LIFE, TO SEEK AND UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW HIS TEACHINGS.
Charlotte, NC$50K2020
Holy Cross Faith Memorial Church
TO WORSHIP GOD AND SERVE THE COMMUNITY.
Pawleys Island, SC$50K2020
Lutheran World Relief
SUPPORT FOR THE PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THE FLOODWATERS ON THE US GULF COAST.
Baltimore, MD$25K2017
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
TO SHARE THE STORY OF JESUS AND THE ELCA BY ENGAGING WITH 1 MILLION NEW PEOPLE AS WE GROW THE CHURCH TOGETHER.
Chicago, IL$25K2022
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
TO SHARE THE STORY OF JESUS AND THE ELCA BY ENGAGING WITH 1 MILLION NEW PEOPLE AS WE GROW THE CHURCH TOGETHER. THIS CONTRIBUTION IS TO AID I
Chicago, IL$20K2023
Duke University
TO FUND SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND MEDICAL STUDENTS AT DUKE UNIVERSITY.
Durham, NC$20K2020
All Souls Counseling Center
TO PROVIDE QUALITY MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING FOR THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Asheville, NC$10K2020
Crisis Assistance Ministry
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN FINANCIAL DISTRESS.
Charlotte, NC$10K2018
Hopeway Foundation
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE BEST PRACTICE MENTAL HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION FOR ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN
Charlotte, NC$10K2020
Mha of Central Carolinas
TO PROVIDE OUR COMMUNITY WITH THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR IMPROVING MENTAL WELLNESS AND TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TO THOSE IN NEED.
Charlotte, NC$10K2020
The Salvation Army Center of Hope
SERVING THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SERVICES RANGING FROM EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, SHELTERING, ADULT REHAB, AND DISASTER RELIEF.
Charlotte, NC$10K2020
St Andrew Lutheran Church
PROVIDE LONG-TERM SUPPORT FOR CHURCH MINISTRIES.
New Bern, NC$10K2018

The Brunnemer Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$49K
2018$43K
2020$540K
2022$147K
2023$57K

How to apply for funding from The Brunnemer Family Foundation

The Brunnemer Family Foundation'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 The Brunnemer Family Foundation

Does The Brunnemer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
The Brunnemer Family Foundation'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 The Brunnemer Family Foundation fund?
The Brunnemer Family Foundation's grants focus on disaster relief & emergency aid. Recent recipients include Crisis Assistance Ministry, Loaves & Fishes, Duke University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Brunnemer Family Foundation give in grants?
The Brunnemer Family Foundation reported $540K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $835K over 41 grants.
Where is The Brunnemer Family Foundation located?
The Brunnemer Family Foundation is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 271111359.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Brunnemer Family 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 The Brunnemer Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.