Walter E & Helen W Bruckert
Walter E & Helen W Bruckert is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing describes awards as scholarships for deserving high school graduates, selected by an independent scholarship committee.
Walter E & Helen W Bruckert at a glance
In short: Walter E & Helen W Bruckert gave $93K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $93,000
- -4.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,429
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,835,040
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Walter E & Helen W Bruckert
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to contact US Bank Co. Corey DiGiacinto for the application form and materials and for deadline information. The filing states that an independent scholarship committee selects recipients and that awards are for deserving high school graduates.
- Contact
Application contact: Us Bank Co Corey Digiacinto
Mailing address: West 428 Riverside Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
Phone: (509) 353-7085
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Walter E & Helen W Bruckert funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eastern Oregon University ($12K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($17,625), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 110 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 31% to recipients in Washington. The remaining shares went to Idaho (3%), Alabama (3%), and Wyoming (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Walter E & Helen W Bruckert gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2021) to $107K (2019). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | Scholarship | $11,250 |
| Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $17,625 |
| George Fox University Newberg, OR | Scholarship | $8,500 |
| Bellevue Community College Bellevue, WA | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Linfield University McMinnville, OR | Scholarship | $5,750 |
| Columbia Basin College Pasco, WA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Washington State University Port Angeles, WA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,835,040 | $184,212 | $131,465 | $93,000 | 21 | $97,979 | $150,721 | $116,386 |
| 2024 | $1,773,680 | $114,685 | $133,529 | $97,500 | 24 | $102,355 | $80,532 | $114,585 |
| 2023 | $1,781,029 | $109,469 | $139,689 | $97,000 | 26 | $101,581 | $79,912 | $101,398 |
| 2022 | $1,804,085 | $386,611 | $117,881 | $83,000 | 24 | $87,537 | $358,261 | $95,829 |
| 2021 | $1,531,381 | $109,453 | $114,100 | $77,785 | 15 | $82,675 | $77,863 | $108,646 |
| 2020 | $1,531,838 | $35,458 | $132,872 | $100,444 | 23 | — | $10,851 | $97,680 |
| 2019 | $1,629,255 | $33,102 | $140,274 | $107,037 | 18 | — | $23,008 | $96,120 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Walter E & Helen W Bruckert reported a distributable amount of $116K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a separate mission. It describes the foundation’s awards as scholarships for deserving high school graduates. In 2025, recipients included community colleges and universities. George Fox University describes itself as a Christ-centered community preparing students spiritually, academically, and professionally; an individual recipient Community College’s foundation says it supports scholarships, programs, and initiatives to improve educational access and quality. Linfield University describes a vision centered on learning, life, and community, while Pacific University describes itself as a diverse learning community dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and practice.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $93,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $12,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest awards included Eastern Oregon University ($12,000), Oregon State University ($11,250), Central Washington University ($10,000), an individual recipient Community College ($8,500), and George Fox University ($8,500). The listed purposes were scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists US Bank N A as trustee.
Walter E & Helen W Bruckert's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on filings since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$28K (2019) → $35K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank NA (2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $35K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Walter E & Helen W Bruckert
How much does Walter E & Helen W Bruckert give each year?
Walter E & Helen W Bruckert gave $93K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $98K across 24 grants.
What is Walter E & Helen W Bruckert's typical grant size?
Walter E & Helen W Bruckert's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,429, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Walter E & Helen W Bruckert give grants?
Walter E & Helen W Bruckert gives mostly in Oregon: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (31%).
Does Walter E & Helen W Bruckert give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Walter E & Helen W Bruckert's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (19 grants).
Who are Walter E & Helen W Bruckert's largest grantees?
Walter E & Helen W Bruckert's largest 2025 grantees include Eastern Oregon University ($12,000), Oregon State University ($11,250) and Central Washington University ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($17,625), which are not listed by name. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Walter E & Helen W Bruckert?
Walter E & Helen W Bruckert reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $98K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $116K (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 Walter E & Helen W Bruckert fund?
The filing does not state a separate mission. It describes the foundation’s awards as scholarships for deserving high school graduates. In 2025, recipients included community colleges and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Walter E & Helen W Bruckert?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Walter E & Helen W Bruckert's EIN?
Walter E & Helen W Bruckert's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1399944. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Walter E & Helen W Bruckert funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/walter-e-and-helen-w-bruckert-morg_bb2e66d6cf164f119f6436f52975ae15
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