Private foundation · EIN 45-5357782 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser 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: 3 grants paid, $120K total, median $40K. 100% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$120K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in WI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Macc FundMilwaukee, WIGeneral purpose$40K
The Salvation ArmyWauwatosa, WIGeneral purpose$40K
Wisconsin Humane SocietyMilwaukee, WIGeneral purpose$40K

About this foundation

Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of John a Herbers, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser 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 Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $120K across 3 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does Doris L Bremser and Lois Bremser Foundation give?

Wisconsin (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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