Private foundation · EIN 20-6768914 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Brunner Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $1.2M. 100% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$1.2M
Median grant
$1.2M
Stays in MO
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.6M

Grants paid in 2025

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $1.2M; Part I reports $338K in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Charles Schwab Donor Advised FundSt Louis, MOTo continue charitable donations$1.2M

About this foundation

The Brunner Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Larry Legrand, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Brunner Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Brunner Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 1 grants, a median of $1.2M.

Where does The Brunner Foundation give?

Missouri (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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