Michael and Beverly Bruno Family
Michael and Beverly Bruno Family is a private foundation, based in Oconomowoc, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $643K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $14K.
Michael and Beverly Bruno Family at a glance
In short: Michael and Beverly Bruno Family gave $23K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,500
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,750
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $643,290
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Michael and Beverly Bruno Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was WCTC Foundation ($18K). Together the top 6 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Michael and Beverly Bruno Family gives
- Giving grew 350% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $23K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WCTC Foundation Waukesha, WI | Education | $17,500 |
| Alexis Olson Waukesha, WI | Education | $1,000 |
| Carissa Alers Franlkin, MA | Education | $1,000 |
| Madyson Lacombe Dousman, WI | Education | $1,000 |
| Annelise Eckmann Hartland, WI | Education | $1,000 |
| Luis H Avila Vetta Watertown, WI | Education | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $643,290 | $17,385 | $26,542 | $22,500 | 6 | $23,298 | $14,249 | $32,508 |
| 2023 | $652,447 | $9,778 | $23,607 | $20,000 | 6 | $20,725 | $7,735 | $28,963 |
| 2022 | $666,276 | $-4,056 | $8,635 | $5,000 | 5 | $5,630 | $5,000 | $28,592 |
| 2021 | $678,967 | $685,871 | $6,906 | $5,000 | 5 | $5,420 | $18,190 | $22,985 |
| 2020 | $2 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | 5 | — | — | $21 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael and Beverly Bruno Family reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael and Beverly Bruno Family is led by Matt Bruno, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matt Bruno
President
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael R. Bruno II
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Andrus
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Beverly A. Bruno (2020) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Michael and Beverly Bruno Family
How much does Michael and Beverly Bruno Family give each year?
Michael and Beverly Bruno Family gave $23K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 6 grants.
What is Michael and Beverly Bruno Family's typical grant size?
Michael and Beverly Bruno Family's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,750, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael and Beverly Bruno Family give grants?
Michael and Beverly Bruno Family gives mostly in Wisconsin: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Waukesha, WI (2 grants).
Does Michael and Beverly Bruno Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Michael and Beverly Bruno Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (6 grants).
Who are Michael and Beverly Bruno Family's largest grantees?
Michael and Beverly Bruno Family's largest 2024 grantees include WCTC Foundation ($17,500), Alexis Olson ($1,000) and Carissa Alers ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael and Beverly Bruno Family?
Michael and Beverly Bruno Family reported $643K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (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 is Michael and Beverly Bruno Family's EIN?
Michael and Beverly Bruno Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3656127. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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