New Bremen Foundation Inc
New Bremen Foundation Inc is a public charity based in New Bremen, Ohio. Established in 1996, it supports local charitable organizations and community projects through grants and its own initiatives, including the Kuenning-Dicke Natural Area.
New Bremen Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: New Bremen Foundation Inc gave $756K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $58K), mostly in Ohio. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $756,143
- +112.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,165
- +112.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $39,279
- Total assets
- $19,839,030
- +2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to New Bremen Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Complete a Grant Inquiry Form and send a proposal electronically or by mail. The website specifies eligibility for local nonprofit charities and organizations classified under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3).
- Review Cycle
- The listed 2026 quarterly deadlines are March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31. As of September 29, 2026, the March 31 and June 30 dates have passed; the next listed deadline is September 30, 2026.
- Deadline
- The listed 2026 quarterly deadlines are March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 97, New Bremen, OH 45869
Phone: (419) 629-2311
Website: https://newbremenfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from New Bremen Foundation Inc
Who New Bremen Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Bremen Local Schools ($192K). Together the top 10 received $729K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 70 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its service area as New Bremen and surrounding communities. Its stated mission in the 2023 filing refers to charitable activity in or affecting the New Bremen area within a 200-mile radius of the village. The Komminsk Family Fund has a stated 50-mile radius. In the 2024 filing, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 4% to Missouri, and 1% to Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is New Bremen Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $58K; repeat grants $58K. How we count
Medians: $47K first-time, $35K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $357K (2023) to $2.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $756K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Bremen Local Schools New Bremen, OH | 2023-24 projects, unpaid school fees, no shame lunch fund | $191,595 |
| Auglaize County Libraries Wapakoneta, OH | New Bremen Library Renovation | $153,206 |
| First National Bank New Bremen, OH | NK Barn 2.0 Loan #22492, Gym Project | $119,238 |
| Ray's Refrigeration Inc Coldwater, OH | NB American Legion Hvac Work | $70,581 |
| New Knoxville Athletic Boosters New Knoxville, OH | Athletic Projects | $46,861 |
| Auglaize Mercer YMCA Minster, OH | Three Family Membership Sponsor, Building Campaign | $43,833 |
| Gametime Co DWA Recreation Inc Harrison, OH | Sunshine Park Project #106199 | $39,279 |
| First Baptist Church Ofallon, MO | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Holy Redeemer Church New Bremen, OH | General Fund | $20,860 |
| St Paul United Church of Christ New Bremen, OH | Exterior Parsonage Work | $13,690 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,839,030 | $1,756,088 | $1,087,370 | $756,143 | 13 | $1,200,857 |
| 2023 | $19,298,827 | $1,368,455 | $688,162 | $356,566 | 13 | $501,816 |
| 2022 | $18,719,638 | $3,337,307 | $1,003,317 | $678,038 | 14 | $2,597,287 |
| 2021 | $16,385,648 | $2,771,544 | $2,251,766 | $2,022,125 | 19 | $954,037 |
| 2020 | $15,865,870 | $7,262,504 | $787,215 | $540,562 | 11 | $437,193 |
| 2019 | $7,858,933 | $1,134,436 | $707,422 | $562,669 | 7 | $400,951 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide funds to support scientific, literary, educational, religious, or governmental organizations, or other charitable activity in or affecting the New Bremen area. Its website describes its grantmaking as serving local nonprofit charities and organizations across arts, civic engagement, education, environment, and health and human services.
The foundation’s Community Impact Fund is its most flexible fund and supports a broad range of community needs. Its Komminsk Family Fund emphasizes environmental projects, animal protection, green space, park lands, and artistic projects within 50 miles of New Bremen. The foundation also offers field-of-interest, designated, and donor-advised fund types.
One example of a supported grantee is Arts Place Inc, which received $6,500 in 2024. Arts Place describes its mission as making arts experiences, education, and services accessible to residents, artists, and cultural organizations in its region.
Grantmaking
The foundation’s 2024 IRS filing reports 13 grants totaling $756,143. Grant amounts ranged from $6,500 to $191,595, with a median of $39,279. The largest listed awards included $191,595 to New Bremen Local Schools for 2023–24 projects, unpaid school fees, and the No Shame Lunch Fund; $153,206 to Auglaize County Libraries for the New Bremen Library renovation; and $119,238 to First National Bank for the NK Barn 2.0 loan and gym project.
The foundation separately reports Community Fund awards on its website: $65,550 to 14 organizations in 2025, and $64,700 in each of 2024 and 2023. Its listed 2025 Community Fund recipients included Grand Lake Health/Premier Health South YMCA ($34,000), Arts Place ($6,500), and New Bremen Library ($5,000). The 2024 list included Grand Lake Health/Premier Health South YMCA ($33,000), Arts Place ($6,500), and New Bremen Library ($5,000).
Community Fund grants are awarded quarterly. The website asks applicants to complete a Grant Inquiry Form and submit proposals electronically or by mail. It notes that applications are considered but not all are approved.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jason This as president, Steve Hartwig as vice president, Bill Wente as treasurer, and Linda Kuenning as secretary, along with trustees James F. Dicke II, James F. Dicke III, and Ruth Ann Schwieterman. The website identifies Kathy Doseck as director and Anna Rammel as foundation coordinator. It describes the trustees as unpaid volunteers.
New Bremen Foundation Inc is led by Jason This, Trustee & President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason This
Trustee & President
Trustee → Trustee & President, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Wente
Trustee & Treasurer
Trustee → Trustee & Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James F. Dicke II
Trustee
President, Treasurer & Trustee → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James F. Dicke III
Trustee
Secretary & Trustee → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Ann Schwieterman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Hartwig
Trustee & Vice President
Trustee → Trustee & Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Kuenning
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Linda Kuenning Start (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 New Bremen Foundation Inc
How much does New Bremen Foundation Inc give each year?
New Bremen Foundation Inc gave $756K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $357K across 13 grants.
What is New Bremen Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
New Bremen Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $39,279, and its average grant was $58,165, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from New Bremen Foundation Inc that year got $58K on average.
Where does New Bremen Foundation Inc give grants?
New Bremen Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Bremen, OH (6 grants).
Does New Bremen Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of New Bremen Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are New Bremen Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
New Bremen Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include New Bremen Local Schools ($191,595), Auglaize County Libraries ($153,206) and First National Bank ($119,238), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is New Bremen Foundation Inc?
New Bremen Foundation Inc reported $19.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What does New Bremen Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide funds to support scientific, literary, educational, religious, or governmental organizations, or other charitable activity in or affecting the New Bremen area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from New Bremen Foundation Inc?
Complete a Grant Inquiry Form and send a proposal electronically or by mail. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is New Bremen Foundation Inc's EIN?
New Bremen Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1837854. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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