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Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • The Foundation limits its giving to Wisconsin-based organizations, principally but not limited to the counties of Sheboygan and Ozaukee, and distributes grants only to organizations that qualify as 501(c)(3) charitable organization according to IRS code.
  • In addition, the Foundation is guided by the following limitations:BKCF provides grants only to charitable organizations that spend 25% or less of its annual expenses on administrative and fundraising activities combined.

Geography

  • In Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties, Wisconsin
  • In Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties, including public and private schools and other organizatio

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Individuals
  • Not eligible: To influence election outcomes
  • Not eligible: To conduct voter registration drives

Overview

The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation Inc. offers Education Program Grants focused on enhancing educational opportunities in Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties, Wisconsin. The foundation provides matching grants, scholarships, and support to local educational institutions, including St. Marcus Lutheran School and Marquette University. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, and grants are aimed at projects that improve educational access and quality for children. The foundation prioritizes funding that completes projects over those that initiate new ones.

Education Programs
The Foundation’s educational focus is on three areas:
college scholarships; grants to school districts in the Wisconsin counties of Sheboygan and Ozaukee; and support for St. Marcus Lutheran School and Marquette University.
Education Programming in Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties
Matching grants, special projects, endowments, capital projects or other opportunities that improve education and education opportunities in Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties, including public and private schools and other organizations providing education opportunities for children.

Eligibility

The Foundation limits its giving to Wisconsin-based organizations, principally but not limited to the counties of Sheboygan and Ozaukee, and distributes grants only to organizations that qualify as 501(c)(3) charitable organization according to IRS code.In addition, the Foundation is guided by the following limitations:BKCF provides grants only to charitable organizations that spend 25% or less of its annual expenses on administrative and fundraising activities combined.

Ineligibility

BKCF does not provide grants to individuals, to influence election outcomes, or to conduct voter registration drives.

What The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
11
Total given
$1.79M
Median grant
$92K
Range
$42K–$695K
  • By dollars: Wisconsin 100%. Top recipient cities: Milwaukee, WI; Random Lake, WI; Oostburg, WI.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • St Marcus School · Milwaukee, WI

    Campus renovation and endowment funding

    $695K

  • Random Lake School District · Random Lake, WI

    Community school furniture project

    $350K

  • Oostburg School District · Oostburg, WI

    Bruce krier performing arts center technology enhancement; student center

    $164K

  • Port Washington-Saukville Schools · Port Washington, WI

    Family consumer science career readiness

    $145K

  • Northern Ozaukee School District · Fredonia, WI

    Enhancing learning environments: collaborative classrooms

    $96K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • K-12 schools

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