Building Bridges to Research Based
Building Bridges to Research Based is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $46K in total assets. Net investment income was $17.
Building Bridges to Research Based at a glance
- Total assets
- $45,846
- +46.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $36,005
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $17
- +142.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $21,434
- +14.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Building Bridges to Research Based funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Building Bridges to Research Based gives
- In 2023 it paid out 893% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Office of Research Milwaukee, WI | 2 Nursing Research Grants | $5,000 |
| Marquette University Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Milwaukee, WI | Nursing Research Grant | $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 | $45,846 | $36,005 | $21,434 | — | — | — | $17 | $1,779 |
| 2024 | $31,275 | $37,627 | $18,768 | — | — | — | $7 | $595 |
| 2023 | $12,438 | $30,806 | $21,157 | $6,000 | 2 | $6,000 | $12 | $672 |
| 2022 | $2,789 | $21,503 | $44,009 | — | — | $26,269 | $13 | $667 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Building Bridges to Research Based reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Building Bridges to Research Based is led by Lillian Jensen, Chairperson & Secretary since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lillian Jensen
Chairperson & Secretary
Vice Chairperson → Chair & Secretary, 2024
Chair & Secretary → Chairperson & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Magestro
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Varga
Co-Chair
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jann Pfaff (2022–2023) — Past Treasurer
- Former: Linda Bub (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Patti Varga (2022–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Building Bridges to Research Based
How large is Building Bridges to Research Based?
Building Bridges to Research Based reported $46K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $36K.
What is Building Bridges to Research Based?
Building Bridges to Research Based is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $46K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Building Bridges to Research Based operate?
Building Bridges to Research Based has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
How much is Building Bridges to Research Based required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Building Bridges to Research Based reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Building Bridges to Research Based's EIN?
Building Bridges to Research Based's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4251124. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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