The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat
The John W Bremer Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Grantsville, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports 26 grants totaling $34,100 to charitable organizations.
The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat at a glance
In short: The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat gave $34K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Maryland. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,100
- +27.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,312
- +17.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $218,167
- +2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (43% 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 The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 745, Grantsville, MD 21536
Phone: (301) 616-6126
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($6K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 119 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Maryland (43%) and North Carolina (28%). Other reported recipient-state shares were Texas (9%), Tennessee (6%), and California (3%). The listed grants also include recipients in Michigan and Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 26 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 138% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $25K (2020) to $34K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Unrestricted Donation | $6,000 |
| Texas Hill Community Foundation Kerrville, TX | Unrestricted Donation | $3,000 |
| Abundant Life Christian Center Accident, MD | Unrestricted Donation | $2,000 |
| Hospice of Garrett County Accident, MD | Unrestricted Donation | $2,000 |
| The V Foundation Cary, NC | Unrestricted Donation | $2,000 |
| Accident Baptist Church Accident, MD | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation Studio City, CA | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Grantsville VFD Grantsville, MD | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Love's Arm Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted 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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $218,167 | $40,833 | $36,358 | $34,100 | 26 | $34,100 | $36,268 | $24,647 |
| 2024 | $213,367 | $44,502 | $28,516 | $26,750 | 24 | $26,750 | $27,097 | $22,337 |
| 2023 | $197,062 | $33,691 | $27,478 | $25,500 | 23 | $25,500 | $17,943 | $18,656 |
| 2022 | $190,453 | $31,356 | $27,375 | $25,500 | 23 | $25,500 | $14,223 | $18,744 |
| 2021 | $186,231 | $45,568 | $31,128 | $30,000 | 23 | $30,000 | $24,077 | $19,938 |
| 2020 | $171,584 | $26,233 | $25,941 | $25,000 | 20 | — | $12,360 | $18,657 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. The V Foundation says it funds cancer research and scientists. Other recipients describe work involving local food, shelter and religious ministry; services for veterans and their families; and animal rescue and welfare.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $34,100. Grants ranged from $100 to $6,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest grant was $6,000 to Samaritan’s Purse. Other notable grants included $3,000 to Texas Hill Community Foundation and $2,000 each to Abundant Life Christian Center, Hospice of Garrett County, and The V Foundation. Other listed recipients included Grantsville VFD, Meals on Wheels Garrett Co, Union Rescue Mission, Warrior Canine Connection, and Travis Mills Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Linda Bremer Patton, Lynn Patton, and Joel A Bremer as trustees.
The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joel A. Bremer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda Bremer Patton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lynn Patton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jason J. Bremer (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 The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat
How much does The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat give each year?
The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat gave $34K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 24 grants.
What is The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat's typical grant size?
The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,312, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat that year got $2K on average.
Where does The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat give grants?
The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat's top state is Maryland, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (28%) and Texas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Accident, MD (5 grants), Grantsville, MD (2 grants) and Oakland, MD (2 grants).
Does The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat's largest grantees?
The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat's largest 2025 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($6,000), Texas Hill Community Foundation ($3,000) and Abundant Life Christian Center ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat?
The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat reported $218K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat?
The foundation states that it 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 The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat's EIN?
The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6667746. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat 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 October 2026.
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 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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