Broemmel Foundation
Broemmel Foundation is a private foundation based in Marion, Illinois. In 2025, it reported 27 grants totaling $25,200, with listed recipients including educational, religious, health, and charitable organizations.
Broemmel Foundation at a glance
In short: Broemmel Foundation gave $25K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $933.333), top state Illinois. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,200
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $933
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $547,615
- +1.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (5 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Broemmel Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2711 Saint Andrews Dr, Marion, IL 62959
Phone: (618) 993-8765
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Broemmel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Joseph Church ($2K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 136 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (42%), Missouri (22%), Florida (12%), Indiana (7%), and Washington, DC (6%), among other locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Broemmel Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 26 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $900; repeat grants $986. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2022) to $26K (2023). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Charitable Activities | $1,700 |
| St John Xxiii Fort Myers, FL | Charitable Activities | $1,000 |
| Archdiocese Military Service Washington, DC | Charitable Activities | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer Association Chicago, IL | Charitable Activities | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Saint Louis, MO | Charitable Activities | $1,000 |
| St Jude Research Center Memphis, TN | Charitable Activities | $1,000 |
| St Joseph Ministry Belleville, IL | Charitable Activities | $1,000 |
| Relevant Radio Green Bay, WI | Charitable Activities | $1,000 |
| School Sisters of Notre Dame Saint Louis, MO | Charitable Activities | $1,000 |
| Dominican Sisters Springfield, IL | Charitable Activities | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $547,615 | $31,908 | $25,877 | $25,200 | 27 | $25,500 | $31,531 | $32,574 |
| 2024 | $541,584 | $27,437 | $23,822 | $23,200 | 24 | $23,490 | $27,105 | $29,885 |
| 2023 | $537,969 | $24,195 | $26,110 | $25,500 | 27 | $25,790 | $23,875 | $28,935 |
| 2022 | $539,884 | $23,371 | $23,712 | $23,100 | 30 | $23,390 | $23,049 | $30,085 |
| 2021 | $540,225 | $23,466 | $24,157 | $23,550 | 28 | $23,840 | $23,149 | $29,371 |
| 2020 | $540,916 | $73,915 | $27,260 | $25,500 | 32 | — | $22,798 | $26,369 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Broemmel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Quincy Notre Dame Foundation says its mission is to raise funds in support of Quincy Notre Dame High School; St. Francis Borgia High School says it funds the school’s athletics; and Eternal Word Television Network says it operates Catholic-perspective television, radio, and internet media networks.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 27 grants totaling $25,200. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,700, with a median grant of $1,000. Examples include $1,700 to the University of Notre Dame and $1,000 each to St. John XXIII, the Archdiocese for the Military Services, the Alzheimer Association, Wounded Warrior Project, St. Jude Research Center, St. Joseph Ministry, Relevant Radio, School Sisters of Notre Dame, Dominican Sisters, Hospice of Southern Illinois, and Quincy Notre Dame Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists JUDITH A BROEMMEL as trustee.
Broemmel Foundation is led by Judith A. Broemmel, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judith A. Broemmel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Broemmel Foundation
How much does Broemmel Foundation give each year?
Broemmel Foundation gave $25K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $23K across 24 grants.
What is Broemmel Foundation's typical grant size?
Broemmel Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $933, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Broemmel Foundation that year got $900 on average.
Where does Broemmel Foundation give grants?
Broemmel Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (22%) and Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Marion, IL (6 grants), Saint Louis, MO (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Broemmel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Broemmel Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Activities" (27 grants).
Who are Broemmel Foundation's largest grantees?
Broemmel Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Joseph Church ($2,000 across 2 grants), University of Notre Dame ($1,700) and St John Xxiii ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Broemmel Foundation?
Broemmel Foundation reported $548K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Broemmel Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Quincy Notre Dame Foundation says its mission is to raise funds in support of Quincy Notre Dame High School; St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Broemmel Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Broemmel Foundation's EIN?
Broemmel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6690011. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Broemmel Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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