Dennis J Brauner Charitable Tr
Dennis J Brauner Charitable Tr is a private foundation, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $87K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $2K.
Dennis J Brauner Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: Dennis J Brauner Charitable Tr gave $5K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $644), top state Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,152
- +43.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $644
- +25.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $580
- Total assets
- $86,798
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Dennis J Brauner Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Smile Train ($1K). Together the top 8 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dennis J Brauner Charitable Tr gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% 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
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2023) to $5K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Train New York, NY | Charitable | $1,093 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA New York, NY | Charitable | $580 |
| Kenosha Achievement Center Kenosha, WI | Charitable | $580 |
| School Sisters of St Francis Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $580 |
| St Joseph Catholic Academy Kenosha, WI | Charitable | $580 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | Charitable | $580 |
| Salvation Army USA Alexandria, VA | Charitable | $580 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdioce Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $579 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,798 | $8,635 | $9,276 | $5,152 | 8 | $5,152 | $1,693 | $4,621 |
| 2023 | $86,938 | $1,820 | $4,501 | $3,598 | 7 | $3,598 | $1,546 | $4,275 |
| 2022 | $90,095 | $-3,523 | $8,378 | $5,336 | 8 | $5,336 | — | $4,846 |
| 2021 | $102,133 | $7,922 | $5,789 | $5,000 | 8 | $5,000 | $6,210 | $5,155 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dennis J Brauner Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dennis J Brauner Charitable Tr's only listed officer is Stock Yards Bank & Trust, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stock Yards Bank & Trust
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Dennis J Brauner Charitable Tr
How much does Dennis J Brauner Charitable Tr give each year?
Dennis J Brauner Charitable Tr gave $5K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 7 grants.
What is Dennis J Brauner Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
Dennis J Brauner Charitable Tr's median grant in 2024 was $580, and its average grant was $644, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dennis J Brauner Charitable Tr give grants?
Dennis J Brauner Charitable Tr's top state is Wisconsin, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (44%) and Virginia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Kenosha, WI (2 grants) and Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Does Dennis J Brauner Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Dennis J Brauner Charitable Tr's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are Dennis J Brauner Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
Dennis J Brauner Charitable Tr's largest 2024 grantees include Smile Train ($1,093), Doctors Without Borders USA ($580) and Kenosha Achievement Center ($580), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dennis J Brauner Charitable Tr?
Dennis J Brauner Charitable Tr reported $87K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Dennis J Brauner Charitable Tr's EIN?
Dennis J Brauner Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6546533. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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