William J Bruder Trust
The William J Bruder Trust is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. In its 2025 filing, it reported making 13 grants totaling $83,000, all to recipients in Ohio.
William J Bruder Trust at a glance
In short: William J Bruder Trust gave $83K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $83,000
- +22.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,385
- +12.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,051,420
- -1.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 William J Bruder Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1558-Ea5W86, Columbus, OH 43219-1558
Phone: (330) 841-0968
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William J Bruder Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Warren Family Mission ($20K). Together the top 10 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio. Listed recipients included organizations in Warren and Youngstown, among other Ohio locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William J Bruder Trust open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) 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 $5K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2025). 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2018) to $83K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Family Mission Warren, OH | Charitable | $20,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Society Youngstown, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army Warren, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bella Women's Center Warren, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio Macedonia, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sister Stella Shelter for Domestic Warren, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| United Way of Trumbull County Warren, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| YWCA of Warren Warren, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Greater Warren Reserve Council Stow, OH | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Lions Club Sight Savings Program Warren, OH | Charitable | $4,000 |
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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 | $1,051,420 | $90,125 | $109,084 | $83,000 | 13 | $87,021 | $68,062 | $70,126 |
| 2024 | $1,070,379 | $104,928 | $93,400 | $68,000 | 12 | $71,705 | $83,233 | $65,821 |
| 2023 | $1,058,851 | $70,024 | $91,632 | $68,000 | 12 | $71,557 | $49,949 | $59,596 |
| 2022 | $1,080,459 | $60,334 | $99,478 | $68,000 | 13 | $71,837 | $37,161 | $62,861 |
| 2021 | $1,119,603 | $295,182 | $96,722 | $67,000 | 15 | $71,238 | $275,399 | $67,861 |
| 2020 | $921,143 | $246,136 | $86,428 | $63,000 | 15 | — | $228,864 | $56,914 |
| 2019 | $761,435 | $79,240 | $86,392 | $63,000 | 15 | — | $64,929 | $55,601 |
| 2018 | $768,587 | $68,743 | $78,988 | $58,000 | 13 | — | $51,930 | $54,380 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William J Bruder Trust reported a distributable amount of $70K 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 trust’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations, including organizations serving people facing food, shelter, clothing, and rehabilitation needs; children and families; and at-risk pregnant women. These descriptions are the grantees’ own: Warren Family Mission says it provides food, shelter, clothing, spiritual support, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation free of charge to participants from Trumbull County and surrounding areas; United Way of Trumbull County describes its mission as helping children and families thrive in Trumbull County; and Bella Women’s Center says it serves at-risk pregnant women and partner communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 13 grants totaling $83,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $20,000 to Warren Family Mission, $10,000 each to St Vincent de Paul Society and The Salvation Army, and $5,000 each to Bella Women’s Center, Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio, Sister Stella Shelter for Domestic, United Way of Trumbull County, and YWCA of Warren.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these trustees: Thomas H Hall Co Wachovia Securites, Anthony G Rossi, Huntington National Bank, and Laurel Anne Hoover.
William J Bruder Trust's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anthony G. Rossi
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
$2K (2018) → $2K (2025)
Huntington National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2018
5 hrs/week
$13K (2018) → $16K (2025)
Thomas H. Hall Co Wachovia Securites
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
$2K (2018) → $2K (2025)
Laurel Anne Hoover
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $2K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 $16K, to Huntington National Bank (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about William J Bruder Trust
How much does William J Bruder Trust give each year?
William J Bruder Trust gave $83K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $68K across 12 grants.
What is William J Bruder Trust's typical grant size?
William J Bruder Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,385, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William J Bruder Trust that year got $5K on average.
Where does William J Bruder Trust give grants?
William J Bruder Trust gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Warren, OH (9 grants).
Does William J Bruder Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on William J Bruder Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants).
Who are William J Bruder Trust's largest grantees?
William J Bruder Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Warren Family Mission ($20,000), St Vincent De Paul Society ($10,000) and The Salvation Army ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William J Bruder Trust?
William J Bruder Trust reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William J Bruder Trust fund?
The trust’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations, including organizations serving people facing food, shelter, clothing, and rehabilitation needs; children and families; and at-risk pregnant women. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William J Bruder Trust?
The trust 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 William J Bruder Trust's EIN?
William J Bruder Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6557110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does William J Bruder Trust 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS May 10, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
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