Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation
The Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Chino, California. Its 2025 IRS filing says the foundation donates proceeds from rental activity to charitable organizations.
Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation gave $44K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state California. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,000
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,128
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $467,582
- +2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (3 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (45% 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 Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 12183 Dunlap Place, Chino, CA 91710
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys Republic ($9K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 180 grants of 180 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Chino, California. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; the largest reported shares were California (45%), Nebraska (18%), and Missouri (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 39 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $833; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). 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 $33K (2020) to $44K (2025). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Republic Chino, CA | Charitable Donation | $9,000 |
| Wayne State Foundation Wayne, NE | Charitable Donation | $8,000 |
| Gospel Revival Ministries Blue Eye, MO | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Welcome Home Ministries Nashville, TN | Charitable Donation | $1,500 |
| Nord Woburn, MA | Charitable Donation | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army Big Bear Lake, CA | Charitable Donation | $1,300 |
| Rotary Foundation Evanston, IL | Charitable Donation | $1,200 |
| Smile Train New York, NY | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Upland YMCA Upland, CA | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hosp Memphis, TN | Charitable Donation | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $467,582 | $81,250 | $71,223 | $44,000 | 39 | $71,223 | — |
| 2024 | $457,555 | $77,705 | $66,081 | $42,900 | 37 | $66,081 | — |
| 2023 | $445,931 | $74,242 | $73,862 | $42,000 | 36 | $73,862 | — |
| 2022 | $445,551 | $71,405 | $60,018 | $41,650 | 32 | $60,018 | — |
| 2021 | $34,164 | $67,835 | $58,033 | $34,600 | 36 | $58,033 | — |
| 2020 | $424,362 | $64,868 | $60,998 | $32,800 | 34 | — | $40,000 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants supported organizations with a range of missions. For example, Boys Republic says it provides residential and non-residential services to disadvantaged, at-risk young people in California; Welcome Home Ministries says it supports people in need and helps homeless people move toward self-sufficiency; and City of Hope says its mission is to make hope a reality for people affected by cancer and diabetes. Gospel Revival Ministries says it equips Native workers to reach their nations for Christ.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $44,000. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $9,000, with a median of $500. The largest grants included $9,000 to Boys Republic, $8,000 to Wayne State Foundation, and $5,000 to Gospel Revival Ministries. Other reported grants included $1,500 to Welcome Home Ministries, $1,000 to Smile Train, and $800 to City of Hope.
The foundation’s filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Douglas Bremer as president; Carol L Bremer as secretary; Arthur J Plourde as treasurer; and Bob Biberston, Janet Shaw, Janet Stevens, and Marjorie Riesinger as directors.
Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation is led by Douglas Bremer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Douglas Bremer
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Biberston
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Stevens
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Riesinger
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Shaw
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arthur J. Plourde
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol L. Bremer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William E. Huff (2020–2023) — Director
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 Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation
How much does Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation give each year?
Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation gave $44K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 37 grants.
What is Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,128, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation that year got $833 on average.
Where does Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation give grants?
Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation's top state is California, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nebraska (18%) and Missouri (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Big Bear Lake, CA (6 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Chino, CA (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (38 grants).
Who are Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boys Republic ($9,000), Wayne State Foundation ($8,000) and Gospel Revival Ministries ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation?
Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation reported $468K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $81K.
What does Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants supported organizations with a range of missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation?
Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0507916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Donald and Carol Bremer Charitable 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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