Bruning Memorial Foundation

LEASBURG, MO EIN: 88-1287572

Bruning Memorial Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LEASBURG, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $147K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $30.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$147K

+53.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$4K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$4K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bruning Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Bruning Memorial Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Missouri $4K (100%)

States

Missouri

Cities

Rolla

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$146,911	$95,675	$45,531
Revenue	$52,975	$53,256	$45,531
Expenses	$2,541	$3,112	—
Qualifying Distributions	$4,000	—	—
Net Investment Income	$30	$20	—
Distributable Amount	$4,879	$2,491	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include East Central Area Literacy Council ($4,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
East Central Area Literacy Council Rolla, MO	Scholarships	$4,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Jill Bruning	CEO	1	—
Amanda Bruning	Secretary	—	—
David Ludwigsen	Secretary	—	—
Stacy Bishop	Director	—	—
Elly Bruning	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bruning Memorial Foundation?

Bruning Memorial Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LEASBURG, MO. It holds $147K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Bruning Memorial Foundation?

As of 2024, Bruning Memorial Foundation holds $147K in total assets with $53K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $4K in 2024.

Where does Bruning Memorial Foundation operate?

Bruning Memorial Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri.

What size grants does Bruning Memorial Foundation award?

In 2024, Bruning Memorial Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $4K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Bruning Memorial Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bruning Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.