Otto Bremer Trust

Otto Bremer Trust is a private foundation based in Saint Paul, Minnesota with $1.42B in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$1.42Btotal assets
1949IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 1% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Otto Bremer Trust has awarded

40 grantees · $32.6M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Greater Twin Cities United Way $3.7M
  • Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc $3.6M
  • Initiative Foundation $3.2M
  • Community Foundation For The Fox Valley Region $3.2M
  • North Dakota Community Foundation $1.6M
  • Montana Community Foundation Inc $1.6M
  • University Of Minnesota Foundation $1.5M
  • Neighborhood House $1.1M
  • Young Men's Christian Association Of The North $880K
  • Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of St Paul And Minneapolis $615K
  • Montana Food Bank Network $615K
  • The Salvation Army Northern Division $600K
  • Goodwill Industries Inc $580K
  • African Economic Development Solutions $550K
  • Benefis Health System Foundation $500K
  • Minnesota Independence College And Community $500K
  • Junior Achievement North $500K
  • Greater Missoula Family Ymca $500K
  • Boys & Girls Club Of Oshkosh $460K
  • Curative Connections Inc $400K
  • Latino Economic Development Center $400K
  • Every Meal $400K
  • Dream Of Wild Health $400K
  • Churches United For The Homeless $350K
  • Listening House Of St Paul Inc $350K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2019$46.6M
  • FY2020$50M
  • FY2021$66.9M
  • FY2022$67.8M
  • FY2023$95.4M

About Otto Bremer Trust

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersSaint Paul, Minnesota
  • EIN416019050
  • IRS ruling1949

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Otto Bremer Trust?

Otto Bremer Trust is a private foundation based in Saint Paul, Minnesota with $1.42B in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Otto Bremer Trust fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Otto Bremer Trust?

Otto Bremer Trust's EIN is 416019050. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Otto Bremer Trust?

Private foundations like Otto Bremer Trust typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Otto Bremer Trust. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.