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Bwbr Foundation is a private corporation based in SAINT PAUL, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. It holds total assets of $913K. Annual income is reported at $324K. Total assets have grown from $203K in 2011 to $913K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota and Wisconsin. According to available records, Bwbr Foundation has made 238 grants totaling $288K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $164K in 2021 to $124K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $8K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 57 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 44 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Bwbr Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 238 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, WI, SD.
Bwbr Foundation has distributed a total of $288K across 238 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $8K.
Public charities.
Bwbr Foundation is headquartered in SAINT PAUL, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebekah Erler | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Greg Fenton | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steve Erickson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ryan Johansen | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$913K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$913K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
238
Total Giving
$288K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
57
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton CollegeGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Northfield, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| Minnesota Architectural FoundationCLARENCE WIGINGTON SCHOLARSHIP | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Aia MinnesotaWOMEN IN ARCHITECTURE FUND | Minneapolis, MN | $2K | 2022 |
| Canvas Health IncGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Oakdale, MN | $2K | 2022 |
| Greater Twin Cities United WayGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Minneapolis, MN | $2K | 2022 |
| Avera Health FoundationGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Sioux Falls, SD | $2K | 2022 |
| St Olaf CollegeGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Northfield, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| University Of Northwestern - St PaulGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Saint Paul, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| Hamline UniversityGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Saint Paul, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| Buena Vista UniversityGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Storm Lake, IA | $1K | 2022 |
| University Of Mn FoundationGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| Cornell CollegeGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Mount Vernon, IA | $1K | 2022 |
| Carroll University IncGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Waukesha, WI | $1K | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin Platteville FoundationGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Platteville, WI | $1K | 2022 |
| Saint Catherine'S UniversityGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Saint Paul, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| University Of St ThomasGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Saint Paul, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin River Falls FoundationGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | River Falls, WI | $1K | 2022 |
| Augsburg UniversityGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| Gustavus Adolphus CollegeGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Saint Peter, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| Saint John'S UniversityGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Collegeville, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| Bethel UniversityGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | St Paul, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| Metropolitan State University FoundationGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Saint Paul, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| Saint Elizabeth FoundationGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Lincoln, NE | $1K | 2022 |
| Mayo ClinicGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Rochester, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| Ridgeview Sibley Medical FoundationGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Arlington, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| Lakewood Health System FoundationGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Staples, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| Latino Academy Of Workforce DevelopmentGENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Madison, WI | $1K | 2022 |