Private foundation · EIN 85-4132742 · Shoreview, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Steve and Jackie Bruggeman Charitable 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: 20 grants paid, $214K total, median $6,500. 25% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$214K
Median grant
$6,500
Stays in MN
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Cancer SocietyWashington, DCCharitable$25K
St Jude HospitalMemphis, TNCharitable$25K
Alzheimers Disease ResearchClarksburg, MDCharitable$20K
Emergency Food PantryFargo, NDCharitable$20K
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNCharitable$20K
Bighorn Golf Club CharitiesPalm Desert, CACharitable$18K
Bighorn BamPalm Desert, CACharitable$12K
Palestine Childrens ReliefLos Angeles, CACharitable$10K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCCharitable$10K
Incarnation ChurchSt Paul, MNCharitable$7,000
Wounded Warrior ProjectTopeka, KSCharitable$6,000
Blue Angles FoundationPensacola, FLCharitable$5,000
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILCharitable$5,000
Make a Wish MinnesotaSt Paul, MNCharitable$5,000
Planned ParenthoodSt Paul, MNCharitable$5,000
Ronald McDonald HouseChicago, ILCharitable$5,000
Second Harvest HeartlandSt Paul, MNChaitable$5,000
Teach for AmericaBoston, MACharitable$5,000
Turtle Mountain Animal RescueRolla, NDCharitable$5,000
Variety Childrens CharityPalm Desert, CACharitable$500

By state: Minnesota 5 · California 4 · District of Columbia 2 · North Dakota 2 · Tennessee 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Steve and Jackie Bruggeman Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Shoreview, Minnesota, administered in care of Jackie Bruggeman, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Steve and Jackie Bruggeman Charitable 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 Steve and Jackie Bruggeman Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $214K across 20 grants, a median of $6,500.

Where does Steve and Jackie Bruggeman Charitable Foundation give?

Minnesota (5 grants), California (4 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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