Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser
Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser is a private foundation, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $76K.
Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser at a glance
In short: Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser gave $120K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $40K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $120,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $1,374,097
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Macc Fund ($40K). Together the top 3 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser gives
- Giving grew 78% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 128% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $120K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Macc Fund Milwaukee, WI | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| The Salvation Army Wauwatosa, WI | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society Milwaukee, WI | General Purpose | $40,000 |
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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 | $1,374,097 | $103,906 | $160,414 | $120,000 | 3 | $129,940 | $75,748 | $101,150 |
| 2024 | $1,430,656 | $152,061 | $152,730 | $120,000 | 3 | $136,366 | $135,697 | $90,824 |
| 2023 | $1,430,836 | $55,182 | $96,157 | $67,500 | 3 | $81,829 | $40,854 | $83,150 |
| 2022 | $1,472,854 | $184,192 | $99,161 | $67,500 | 3 | $83,331 | $75,540 | $83,745 |
| 2021 | $1,387,823 | $118,085 | $92,100 | $60,000 | 3 | $76,051 | $102,036 | $90,677 |
| 2020 | $1,361,838 | $60,429 | $92,352 | $60,000 | 3 | — | $44,253 | $76,333 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser reported a distributable amount of $101K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser is led by Matthew J. Ackmann, Trustee on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew J. Ackmann
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John A. Herbers (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser
How much does Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser give each year?
Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser gave $120K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $120K across 3 grants.
What is Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser's typical grant size?
Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $40,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser give grants?
Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Does Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser?
Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $130K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $101K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser's EIN?
Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5357782. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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