Wallace & Irene Bronner Family
Wallace & Irene Bronner Family is a private foundation based in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports 258 grants totaling $706,319, including awards to local organizations and organizations in other states.
Wallace & Irene Bronner Family at a glance
In short: Wallace & Irene Bronner Family gave $706K across 258 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $706,319
- +15.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 258
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,738
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $9,933,150
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wallace & Irene Bronner Family
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a letter as the application form and materials, names W I Bronner Family Charit Fndn as the contact, and states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No deadlines.
- Deadline
- No deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: W I Bronner Family Charit Fndn
Mailing address: PO Box 409, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Phone: (989) 652-9931
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wallace & Irene Bronner Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Lorenz General Budget Fund ($80K). Together the top 10 received $293K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($11,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,072 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,067 grants of 1,072 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. Other leading recipient states and jurisdictions were Missouri (7%), Maryland (6%), North Carolina (5%), and the District of Columbia (2%). The listed Michigan grantees include organizations in Frankenmuth, Saginaw, and Flint.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 258 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wallace & Irene Bronner Family gives
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $449K (2021) to $706K (2024). In 2024 it made 258 grants totaling $706K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Lorenz General Budget Fund Frankenmuth, MI | General Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Salvation Army Saginaw, MI | General Unrestricted | $32,130 |
| Rescue Mission of Saginaw Saginaw, MI | General Unrestricted | $28,010 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Unrestricted | $27,250 |
| LCMS St. Louis, MO | General Unrestricted | $27,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief Baltimore, MD | General Unrestricted | $25,150 |
| Frankenmuth Beautification Frankenmuth, MI | General Unrestricted | $20,500 |
| St Lorenz Lutheran Church Frankenmuth, MI | General Unrestricted | $19,125 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Michigan Flint, MI | General Unrestricted | $17,575 |
| Wellspring Lutheran Foundation Saginaw, MI | General Unrestricted | $15,000 |
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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 | $9,933,150 | $612,461 | $745,310 | $706,319 | 258 | $707,025 | $499,275 | $751,194 |
| 2023 | $10,063,184 | $4,658,330 | $622,903 | $609,428 | 255 | $609,745 | $1,362,274 | $546,868 |
| 2022 | $6,448,630 | $537,274 | $507,614 | $490,869 | 282 | $490,973 | $216,534 | $503,221 |
| 2021 | $6,417,978 | $812,184 | $475,759 | $449,162 | 276 | $449,258 | $603,436 | $541,274 |
| 2020 | $6,081,834 | $752,260 | $461,802 | $452,013 | 1 | — | $744,337 | $446,187 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wallace & Irene Bronner Family reported a distributable amount of $751K 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 include support for churches, humanitarian and relief organizations, food assistance, legal advocacy, military-related services, community philanthropy, and a history museum. These examples describe the work of grantees, not a stated set of foundation focus areas. For instance, Samaritan’s Purse says it provides spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine; the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan says it partners with organizations to feed people in need; and the Michigan Heroes Museum says it teaches and preserves the history of Michigan residents’ military accomplishments.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 258 grants totaling $706,319. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $80,000, with a median award of $1,000. The largest listed awards included $80,000 to St Lorenz General Budget Fund, $32,130 to Salvation Army, and $28,010 to Rescue Mission of Saginaw, all for general unrestricted purposes. Other notable grants included $27,250 to Samaritan’s Purse, $25,150 to Lutheran World Relief, and $17,575 to Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wayne Bronner as president, Carla Bronner Spletzer as secretary, and Maria Bronner Sutorik as treasurer.
Wallace & Irene Bronner Family is led by Wayne Bronner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wayne Bronner
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carla Bronner Spletzer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maria Bronner Sutorik
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Irene R. Bronner (2020–2021) — Director
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 Wallace & Irene Bronner Family
How much does Wallace & Irene Bronner Family give each year?
Wallace & Irene Bronner Family gave $706K across 258 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $609K across 255 grants.
What is Wallace & Irene Bronner Family's typical grant size?
Wallace & Irene Bronner Family's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,738, across 258 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wallace & Irene Bronner Family give grants?
Wallace & Irene Bronner Family gives mostly in Michigan: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (7%) and Maryland (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saginaw, MI (62 grants), Frankenmuth, MI (43 grants), Flint, MI (11 grants) and Bay City, MI (10 grants).
Does Wallace & Irene Bronner Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wallace & Irene Bronner Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (258 of 258) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wallace & Irene Bronner Family's largest grantees?
Wallace & Irene Bronner Family's largest 2024 grantees include St Lorenz General Budget Fund ($80,000), Salvation Army ($32,130) and Rescue Mission of Saginaw ($28,010), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($11,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wallace & Irene Bronner Family?
Wallace & Irene Bronner Family reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $707K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $751K (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 does Wallace & Irene Bronner Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for churches, humanitarian and relief organizations, food assistance, legal advocacy, military-related services, community philanthropy, and a history museum. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wallace & Irene Bronner Family?
The filing lists a letter as the application form and materials, names W I Bronner Family Charit Fndn as the contact, and states that there are no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wallace & Irene Bronner Family's EIN?
Wallace & Irene Bronner Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2834541. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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