D G Brungard Foundation
The D G Brungard Foundation is a private foundation based in W Dundee, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in the arts, music, community services, and other areas.
D G Brungard Foundation at a glance
In short: D G Brungard Foundation gave $261K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in North Carolina. 52% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $260,825
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,315
- +8.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,913
- Total assets
- $5,243,689
- +8.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (14 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (58% 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 D G Brungard Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2742 Acorn Court, W Dundee, IL 60118
Phone: (704) 847-4449
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who D G Brungard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Charlotte Youth Symphony ($40K). Together the top 10 received $153K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 110 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, North Carolina received 58% of grant dollars, Illinois 13%, Florida 9%, California 6%, and Alaska 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is D G Brungard Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 27 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 48% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 80% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 75% 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 $66K (2020) to $261K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $261K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Youth Symphony Charlotte, NC | Fees $20,000, Coaching Funds $20,000 | $40,000 |
| Arts Charlotte, NC | Scholarship Fund $15,000 Project Harmony $10,000 | $25,000 |
| Access Wilmington Foundation Wilmington, NC | Operations | $15,000 |
| Safe Alliance Charlotte, NC | Operations | $15,000 |
| Council on Aging Monroe, NC | Operations | $10,000 |
| National Disaster Dog Search Founda Santa Paula, CA | Operations | $10,000 |
| Charlotte Community Service Assoc Charlotte, NC | Operations | $10,000 |
| Children's Museum Charlotte, NC | Operations | $10,000 |
| Magic Yarn Project Palmer, AK | Operations | $10,000 |
| Young at Heart Pet Rescue Woodstock, IL | Operations | $7,500 |
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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 | $5,243,689 | $735,741 | $309,824 | $260,825 | 28 | $307,956 | $89,517 | $409,107 |
| 2024 | $4,817,772 | $734,133 | $296,995 | $232,053 | 27 | $285,577 | $87,730 | $322,483 |
| 2023 | $4,380,634 | $622,843 | $255,228 | $234,580 | 25 | $253,552 | $467,413 | $242,750 |
| 2022 | $4,013,019 | $1,375,049 | $147,198 | $144,806 | 20 | $145,520 | $57,897 | $235,294 |
| 2021 | $2,785,168 | $939,994 | $79,185 | $77,850 | 10 | $77,945 | $36,654 | $144,901 |
| 2020 | $1,924,359 | $944,588 | $66,972 | $65,565 | 9 | — | $34,520 | $77,850 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, D G Brungard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $409K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, Safe Alliance says it provides hope and healing to people impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault; Roots of Music says it teaches and empowers New Orleans youth through music education, academic support, and mentorship; and Children’s Music Fund says it provides music therapy to children affected by chronic conditions or life-altering illnesses.
Other 2025 recipients describe missions that include supporting modern dance and choreography (American Dance Festival), providing art instruction for people of all ability levels (Creative Arts), and improving quality of life through equine-assisted programs (Riding with Heart).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $260,825 through 28 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $40,000, with a median of $6,912. The largest grant was $40,000 to Charlotte Youth Symphony for fees and coaching funds. Other notable awards included $25,000 to Arts for a scholarship fund and Project Harmony, and $15,000 each to Access Wilmington Foundation for operations and Safe Alliance.
Additional 2025 grants included $10,000 to National Disaster Dog Search Foundation, Charlotte Community Service Association, Children’s Museum, and Magic Yarn Project. Among other recipients, Roots of Music and Children’s Music Fund each received $6,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Donald Brungard as president, Kathleen Brungard as treasurer, Heda Palmer as secretary, Natalie Szabo as web manager, Jennifer Contiliano as events coordinator, and Judy Dabrowski, Linda Towers, and S Adair Clayton as directors.
D G Brungard Foundation is led by Donald Brungard, President on every filing since 2020; all 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald Brungard
President
On filings since 2020
3.5 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $18K (2025)
Judy Dabrowski
Director
On filings since 2023
1.1 hrs/week
$375 (2023) → $2K (2025)
Linda Towers
Director
On filings since 2023
1.1 hrs/week
$375 (2023) → $2K (2025)
S Adair Clayton
Director
On filings since 2023
1.1 hrs/week
$375 (2023) → $2K (2025)
Heda Palmer
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2.3 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $6K (2025)
Kathleen Brungard
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $12K (2025)
Jennifer Contiliano
Events Coordinator
On filings since 2023
2.3 hrs/week
$750 (2023) → $3K (2025)
Natalie Szabo
Web Manager
On filings since 2023
2.3 hrs/week
$750 (2023) → $3K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $18K, to Donald Brungard (President). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about D G Brungard Foundation
How much does D G Brungard Foundation give each year?
D G Brungard Foundation gave $261K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $232K across 27 grants.
What is D G Brungard Foundation's typical grant size?
D G Brungard Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,913, and its average grant was $9,315, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from D G Brungard Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does D G Brungard Foundation give grants?
D G Brungard Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (13%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (6 grants), Tampa, FL (2 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Durham, NC (2 grants).
Does D G Brungard Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on D G Brungard Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (25 grants).
Who are D G Brungard Foundation's largest grantees?
D G Brungard Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Charlotte Youth Symphony ($40,000), Arts ($25,000) and Access Wilmington Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is D G Brungard Foundation?
D G Brungard Foundation reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $308K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $409K (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 D G Brungard Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from D G Brungard Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is D G Brungard Foundation's EIN?
D G Brungard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4263563. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does D G Brungard 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 20, 2025)
- 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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