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SAINT PAUL, MN

Otto Bremer Trust

Quick Facts

EIN
416019050
Location
SAINT PAUL, MN
Category
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
Total Assets
$1.4B
Annual Income
$171.6M
IRS Ruling Year
1949
Organization Type
Trust
Tax Deductibility
Contributions are deductible

About This Foundation

Otto Bremer Trust is a private trust based in SAINT PAUL, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1949. It holds total assets of $1.4B. Annual income is reported at $171.6M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.

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Financial Overview

Total Giving

$122.8M

2023+49%

Total Assets

$1.5B

2023+3%

Fair Market Value

$1.7B

2023

Net Worth

$1.5B

2023

Grants Paid

$111.9M

2023

Contributions

$0

2023

Net Investment Income

$75.7M

2023

Distribution Amount

$91.4M

2023

Total Giving by Year

$35.4M
11
$41M
12
$43.3M
13
$47.9M
14
$50.2M
15
$69.1M
19
$87.1M
20
$94.4M
21
$82.3M
22
$122.8M
23

Asset Growth

$848.3M
11
$876.6M
12
$926.8M
13
$979M
14
$1B
15
$1.3B
19
$1.4B
20
$1.5B
21
$1.4B
22
$1.5B
23

Investment Portfolio (2023)

Total: $1.4B

Corporate Stock: $1.4B
Corporate Bonds: $10.4M
Government Obligations: $24.1M
Other Investments: $619K
Cash: $653K
Corporate Stock (98%)
Corporate Bonds (1%)
Government Obligations (2%)
Other Investments (0%)
Cash (0%)

Expense Breakdown (2023)

Grants Paid$111.9M
Legal Fees$2.3M
Officer Compensation$1.8M
Pension & Benefits$687K
Occupancy$492K
Accounting Fees$447K
Depreciation$310K
Travel & Conferences$84K
Printing & Publications$52K

Revenue Sources (2023)

Dividends
$73.3M
Other Income
$8.4M
Interest
$1.2M
Capital Gains (Net)
$833K

Financial Details (2023)

Total Revenue
$83.7M
Total Expenses
$122.8M
Exempt Purpose Expenses
$104.3M
Required Distribution
$91.4M
Undistributed Income
$80.8M
Grants Approved (Future)
$9.2M
Total Liabilities
$12.8M
Excise Tax
$1.1M

Foundation Classification (2023)

Operating FoundationGrants to IndividualsNon-Charity GrantsLobbying ActivityExcess Business Holdings

Grantmaking Insights

Total Grants

50

Total Giving

$32.4M

Average Grant

$648K

Median Grant

$313K

Grant Range

Min$200K
Max$3.6M
Median: $313K
Smallest grantLargest grant

Geographic Distribution of Grants

AK
ME
VT
NH
WA
ID
MT
MT: $4.7M (11)
ND
ND: $2.4M (4)
MN
MN: $16.9M (27)
WI
WI: $8.4M (8)
MI
NY
MA
CT
RI
OR
NV
WY
SD
IA
IL
IN
OH
PA
NJ
CA
UT
CO
NE
MO
KY
WV
VA
MD
DE
DC
AZ
NM
KS
AR
TN
NC
SC
OK
LA
MS
AL
GA
FL
HI
TX
MN$16.9M (27)
WI$8.4M (8)
MT$4.7M (11)
ND$2.4M (4)

Past Grantees

RecipientLocationAmountYear
Greater Milwaukee Foundation IncINTERMEDIARIES PILOT PROJECTMilwaukee, WI$3.6M2023
Greater Twin Cities United WayINTERMEDIARIES PILOT PROJECTMinneapolis, MN$3.6M2023
Community Foundation For The Fox Valley RegionINTERMEDIARIES PILOT PROJECTAppleton, WI$3.1M2023
Initiative FoundationINTERMEDIARIES PILOT PROJECTLittle Falls, MN$3.1M2023
Montana Community Foundation IncINTERMEDIARIES PILOT PROJECTHelena, MT$1.6M2023
North Dakota Community FoundationINTERMEDIARIES PILOT PROJECTBismarck, ND$1.6M2023
University Of Minnesota FoundationMIDB: CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS CLINICMinneapolis, MN$1M2023
Young Men'S Christian Association Of The NorthEXPANDING AND SUSTAINING YMCA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERSMinneapolis, MN$880K2023
Neighborhood HouseHOPE IN ACTION: A CAMPAIGN FOR NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSESaint Paul, MN$600K2023
Minnesota Independence College And CommunityMICCS OUR HEART. OUR FUTURE. CAPITAL CAMPAIGN (OHOF)Richfield, MN$500K2023
Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of St Paul And MinneapolisDOROTHY DAY CAMPUS SUPPORT FOR OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEEDMinneapolis, MN$500K2023
The Salvation Army Northern DivisionPATHWAY OF HOPE, EMERGENCY SERVICESRoseville, MN$500K2023
Greater Missoula Family YmcaCAPITAL CAMPAIGNMissoula, MT$500K2023
Montana Food Bank NetworkDISTRIBUTION CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGNMissoula, MT$500K2023
African Economic Development SolutionsLITTLE AFRICA PLAZASaint Paul, MN$500K2023
University Of Minnesota FoundationMIDB: IMPLEMENTING TELEOUTREACH TO IMPROVE CARE ACCESSMinneapolis, MN$500K2023
Junior Achievement NorthGENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT FOR PROGRAM EXPANSIONSaint Paul, MN$500K2023
Every MealSTRATEGIC INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH EVERY MEALRoseville, MN$400K2023
Neighborhood HouseHOPE IN ACTION: A CAMPAIGN FOR NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSESaint Paul, MN$400K2023
Boys & Girls Club Of OshkoshCAPITAL FOR FACILITY EXPANSIONOshkosh, WI$400K2023
Goodwill Industries IncPOWER OF WORK COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGNSaint Paul, MN$400K2023
Latino Economic Development CenterGENERAL OPERATIONS & PLAZA DEL SOL CAPITAL REQUESTSaint Paul, MN$400K2023
Good Samaritan Hospital AssociationNEW HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTIONRugby, ND$350K2023
Children'S Dental Services IncCAPITAL SUPPOTMinneapolis, MN$350K2023
Citizens For Backus AbGENERAL OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL SUPPORTInternational Falls, MN$325K2023
Benefis Health System FoundationBENEFIS SLETTEN CANCER INSTITUTE REMODELGreat Falls, MT$300K2023
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity AgencyHIBBING SHELTER RENOVATIONSVirginia, MN$300K2023
Curative Connections IncYESTERYEAR VILLAGE CAMPAIGNGreen Bay, WI$300K2023
Friends Of Montana Pbs IncMONTANA PBS BUILDING POSSIBILITIES CAMPAIGNBozeman, MT$300K2023
Listening House Of St Paul IncLISTENING HOUSE RESOURCE HUBSaint Paul, MN$300K2023
Montana Rescue MissionUNIFIED CAMPUS PROJECTBillings, MT$300K2023
St Vincent Healthcare FoundationST. VINCENT HEALTHCARE PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CLINICBillings, MT$300K2023
Emma Norton ServicesGENERAL OPERATIONS AND CAPITALSaint Paul, MN$250K2023
Boys & Girls Club Of The Tri-County Area IncRIPON BOYS & GIRLS CLUB CAPITAL CAMPAIGNBerlin, WI$250K2023
Minneapolis American Indian CenterMAIC ALL ROADS CAMPAIGNMinneapolis, MN$250K2023
American Red Cross Of MontanaGREAT FALLS AND BOZEMAN CAPITAL RENOVATIONSGreat Falls, MT$250K2023
Urban League Of Greater Madison IncCAPITAL FOR BUSINESS HUBMadison, WI$250K2023
Devils Lake Park BoardDEVILS LAKE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTERDevils Lake, ND$250K2023
Centro HispanoCAMPAIGN CENTROMadison, WI$250K2023
Apple Tree DentalPILOTING A NEW CRITICAL ACCESS DENTAL FUNDING MODELMounds View, MN$250K2023
The Sanneh Foundation IncGENERAL OPERATIONSSaint Paul, MN$250K2023
Community Leadership & Development IncTAPESTRY: MULTI-GENERATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSINGBillings, MT$250K2023
Florence Crittenton Home & ServicesGENERAL OPERATIONS AND A CAPITAL CAMPAIGNHelena, MT$225K2023
College PossibleCOLLEGE POSSIBLE NAVIGATE PROGRAMSaint Paul, MN$225K2023
Literacy MinnesotaLITERACY MINNESOTA GENERAL OPERATIONSSaint Paul, MN$205K2023
Benefis Health System FoundationBENEFIS SLETTEN CANCER INSTITUTE REMODELGreat Falls, MT$200K2023
Dream Of Wild HealthCAPITAL SUPPORTMinneapolis, MN$200K2023
Family Healthcare CenterFAMILY HEALTHCARE MOORHEAD DENTAL SERVICES PROGRAMFargo, ND$200K2023
Northwest Minnesota FoundationFIREFLY CENTER FOR ART & WELLBEINGBemidji, MN$200K2023
Green County Family Ymca IncYMCA CAPITAL CAMPAIGNMonroe, WI$200K2023

990-PF Filings

Tax PeriodReturn TypeView
2023-12990PFView Filing
2022-12990PFView Filing
2021-12990PFView Filing
2020-12990PFView Filing
2019-12990PFView Filing

Filings sourced from IRS e-file index. View all on ProPublica

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