Private foundation · EIN 45-6660955 · Longboat Key, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Brunjes Family Charitable Trust

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $345K total, median $1,000. 14% of grants stayed in Florida. Stated restrictions: See line 2a

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$345K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in FL
14%
of grants
Deadline
See line 2a
Assets
$2.4M

How to apply

Applications should be submitted to scott brunjes, see line 2a Contact: Scott Brunjes, 1101 Bogey Lane, Longboat Key, Fl, 2035468696 Deadlines: See line 2a Restrictions: See line 2a

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
World VisionTacoma, WATo further exempt purpose.$229K
Jericho PartnershipDanbury, CTTo further exempt purpose.$82K
Tisbest PhilanthropySeattle, WATo further exempt purpose.$18K
Community Foundation of Sarasota CountySarasota, FLTo further exempt purpose.$6,000
Love146New Haven, CTTo further exempt purpose.$5,000
Ct Against Gun ViolenceNew Fairfield, CTTo further exempt purpose.$1,000
Joel Osteen MinistriesHouston, TXTo further exempt purpose.$1,000
Traffic Jam LiveGeorgetown, CTTo further exempt purpose.$1,000
Western Conn State University FoundationDanbury, CTTo further exempt purpose.$950
Pan Mass ChallengeNeedham, MATo further exempt purpose.$513
Immaculate High SchoolDanbury, CTTo further exempt purpose.$450
Women for Women InternationalWashington, DCTo further exempt purpose.$420
Intrepid MuseumNew York, NYTo further exempt purpose.$250
Girls Inc of Sarasota CountySarasota, FLTo further exempt purpose.$250

By state: Washington 2 · Connecticut 6 · Florida 2 · Texas 1 · Massachusetts 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

The Brunjes Family Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Longboat Key, Florida, administered in care of Scott Brunjes, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 The Brunjes Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Brunjes Family Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $345K across 14 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does The Brunjes Family Charitable Trust give?

Washington (2 grants), Connecticut (6 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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