Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn
The Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn is a private foundation based in Vincennes, Indiana. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Indiana.
Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn at a glance
In short: Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn gave $15K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $861.471), mostly in Indiana. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,645
- +24.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +41.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $861
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $134,256
- -15.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (4 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1751 S Main Street Road, Vincennes, IN 47591
Phone: (812) 882-8535
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Johns Lutheran Church ($3K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana. Other recipient states were Tennessee (8%), Oregon (7%), and Maine (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 17 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $351; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $153 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $21K (2020). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns Lutheran Church Vincennes, IN | Contribution of Funds | $3,000 |
| Hadi Shrine Evansville, IN | Contribution of Funds | $1,860 |
| Family Bible Church Inglefield, IN | Contribution of Funds | $1,500 |
| Camp Brosend Newburgh, IN | Contribution of Funds | $1,300 |
| Indiana Military Museum Vincennes, IN | Contribution of Funds | $1,200 |
| Christian Fellowship Church Evansville, IN | Contribution of Funds | $1,200 |
| Isaiah 117 House Elizabethton, TN | Contribution of Funds | $1,200 |
| Holt International Eugene, OR | Contribution of Funds | $1,018 |
| Warrior Booster Club Bicknell, IN | Contribution of Funds | $1,000 |
| Lincoln High School Athle Vincennes, IN | Contribution of Funds | $454 |
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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 | $134,256 | $7,544 | $32,021 | $14,645 | 17 | $14,645 | $7,443 | $10,389 |
| 2023 | $158,733 | $13,072 | $25,635 | $11,812 | 12 | $11,812 | $12,925 | $9,949 |
| 2022 | $171,296 | $6,653 | $37,642 | $18,240 | 18 | $18,240 | $3,061 | $11,429 |
| 2021 | $202,034 | $13,255 | $33,259 | $8,346 | 11 | $8,346 | $9,142 | $13,165 |
| 2020 | $225,802 | $4,501 | $41,518 | $21,289 | 23 | — | $3,492 | $12,588 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including churches, a camp, a military museum, a school athletics group, and charitable organizations. Among its grantees, ISAIAH 117 HOUSE describes its mission as providing physical and emotional support in a safe and loving home for children awaiting foster care placement. Wreaths Across America describes its mission as remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve and have served, and teaching children the value of freedom.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $14,645 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $3,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable grants included $3,000 to ST JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH in Vincennes, Indiana; $1,860 to HADI SHRINE in Evansville, Indiana; $1,500 to FAMILY BIBLE CHURCH in Inglefield, Indiana; and $1,300 to CAMP BROSEND in Newburgh, Indiana. Other grants included $1,200 each to INDIANA MILITARY MUSEUM, CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, and ISAIAH 117 HOUSE, and $1,018 to HOLT INTERNATIONAL.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists MARY MICHELLE LANGE and LISA MARIE MEGAL as trustees.
Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa Marie Megal
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$14K (2021) → $6K (2024)
Mary Michelle Lange
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$14K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $6K, to Mary Michelle Lange (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn
How much does Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn give each year?
Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn gave $15K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 12 grants.
What is Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn's typical grant size?
Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $861, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn that year got $351 on average.
Where does Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn give grants?
Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn gives mostly in Indiana: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (8%) and Oregon (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vincennes, IN (8 grants) and Evansville, IN (3 grants).
Does Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution of Funds" (17 grants).
Who are Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn's largest grantees?
Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include St Johns Lutheran Church ($3,000), Hadi Shrine ($1,860) and Family Bible Church ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn?
Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn reported $134K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including churches, a camp, a military museum, a school athletics group, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn's EIN?
Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6690640. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family Fdn 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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