The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 80-0322569

Foundation Overview

Based in Port Washington, WI, The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation has awarded 175 grants totaling $14,967,949 to organizations in Wisconsin. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $695,000, with a median award of $44,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$14,967,949
Total Assets
$29,545,426
Median Grant (all grants)
$44,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
18
Median Grant
$115,000
% Median Grant Growth
+118% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 11%

2 of 18 recipients (11%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Wisconsin

100% of all grants are concentrated in Wisconsin, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Wisconsin, funding concentrates in Fredonia (12%), Random Lake (11%), Milwaukee (10%).

Funding Trajectory
+171%

Strong 171% growth in annual giving over 6 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (50%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Cedar Grove - Belgium Scholarship Fund $38,000 Cedar Grove, WI, US Scholarship Fund - Individual Grant Recipients Chosen By School. 2024
Divine Savior Catholic School $64,125 Kiel, WI, US Scholarship Fund - Individual Grant Recipients Chosen By School. 2024
Northern Ozaukee School District $39,500 Fredonia, WI, US Warrior Flex Room - Fostering Innovation, Collaboration, And Connection. 2024
Northern Ozaukee School District $90,000 Fredonia, WI, US Scholarship Fund - Individual Grant Recipients Chosen By School. 2024
Oostberg Christian School $459,000 Oostberg, WI, US School Building Expansion 2024
Oostburg School District $119,500 Oostburg, WI, US Scholarship Fund - Individual Grant Recipients Chosen By School. 2024
Ozaukee Christian School $115,000 West Bend, WI, US Scholarship Fund - Individual Grant Recipients Chosen By School. 2024
Random Lake School District $394,000 Random Lake, WI, US Scholarship Fund - Individual Grant Recipients Chosen By School. 2024
St Marcus School $695,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Scholarship Fund - Individual Grant Recipients Chosen By School. 2024
Cedar Grove - Belgium Scholarship Fund $38,000 Cedar Grove, WI, US Scholarship Fund - Individual Grant Recipients Chosen By School. 2024
Divine Savior Catholic School $64,125 Kiel, WI, US Scholarship Fund - Individual Grant Recipients Chosen By School. 2024
Northern Ozaukee School District $39,500 Fredonia, WI, US Warrior Flex Room - Fostering Innovation, Collaboration, And Connection. 2024
Northern Ozaukee School District $90,000 Fredonia, WI, US Scholarship Fund - Individual Grant Recipients Chosen By School. 2024
Oostberg Christian School $459,000 Oostberg, WI, US School Building Expansion 2024
Oostburg School District $119,500 Oostburg, WI, US Scholarship Fund - Individual Grant Recipients Chosen By School. 2024
Ozaukee Christian School $115,000 West Bend, WI, US Scholarship Fund - Individual Grant Recipients Chosen By School. 2024
Random Lake School District $394,000 Random Lake, WI, US Scholarship Fund - Individual Grant Recipients Chosen By School. 2024
St Marcus School $695,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Scholarship Fund - Individual Grant Recipients Chosen By School. 2024
Cedar Grove - Belgium Scholarship Fund $38,000 Cedar Grove, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Divine Savior Catholic School $52,852 Kiel, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership $99,500 Port Washington, WI, US Support For Enviornmental Stewardship 2023
Northern Ozaukee School District $102,000 Fredonia, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Northern Ozaukee School District Scholarship Fund $44,000 Fredonia, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Oostberg School District Scholarship Fund $44,000 Oostberg, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Oostburg School District $130,000 Oostburg, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Ozaukee Christian School $65,000 West Bend, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Ozaukee County Agricultural Society $10,000 Cedarburg, WI, US Support For Ozaukee County Fair And Other Community Programs. 2023
Random Lake School District $250,000 Random Lake, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Random Lake School District Scholarship Fund $35,000 Random Lake, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Riveredge Nature Center $50,000 Saukville, WI, US For Riveredge Scientist In Residence Program 2023
St Marcus School $385,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Cedar Grove - Belgium Scholarship Fund $38,000 Cedar Grove, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Divine Savior Catholic School $52,852 Kiel, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership $99,500 Port Washington, WI, US Support For Enviornmental Stewardship 2023
Northern Ozaukee School District $102,000 Fredonia, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Northern Ozaukee School District Scholarship Fund $44,000 Fredonia, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Oostberg School District Scholarship Fund $44,000 Oostberg, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Oostburg School District $130,000 Oostburg, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Ozaukee Christian School $65,000 West Bend, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Ozaukee County Agricultural Society $10,000 Cedarburg, WI, US Support For Ozaukee County Fair And Other Community Programs. 2023
Random Lake School District $250,000 Random Lake, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Random Lake School District Scholarship Fund $35,000 Random Lake, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Riveredge Nature Center $50,000 Saukville, WI, US For Riveredge Scientist In Residence Program 2023
St Marcus School $385,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Cedar Grove - Belgium Scholarship Fund $38,000 Cedar Grove, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Divine Savior Catholic School $52,852 Kiel, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership $99,500 Port Washington, WI, US Support For Enviornmental Stewardship 2023
Northern Ozaukee School District $102,000 Fredonia, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Northern Ozaukee School District Scholarship Fund $44,000 Fredonia, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Oostberg School District Scholarship Fund $44,000 Oostberg, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Oostburg School District $130,000 Oostburg, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Ozaukee Christian School $65,000 West Bend, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Ozaukee County Agricultural Society $10,000 Cedarburg, WI, US Support For Ozaukee County Fair And Other Community Programs. 2023
Random Lake School District $250,000 Random Lake, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Random Lake School District Scholarship Fund $35,000 Random Lake, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Riveredge Nature Center $50,000 Saukville, WI, US For Riveredge Scientist In Residence Program 2023
St Marcus School $385,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Cedar Grove - Belgium Scholarship Fund $38,000 Cedar Grove, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Divine Savior Catholic School $52,852 Kiel, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership $99,500 Port Washington, WI, US Support For Enviornmental Stewardship 2023
Northern Ozaukee School District $102,000 Fredonia, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Northern Ozaukee School District Scholarship Fund $44,000 Fredonia, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Oostberg School District Scholarship Fund $44,000 Oostberg, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Oostburg School District $130,000 Oostburg, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Ozaukee Christian School $65,000 West Bend, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Ozaukee County Agricultural Society $10,000 Cedarburg, WI, US Support For Ozaukee County Fair And Other Community Programs. 2023
Random Lake School District $250,000 Random Lake, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Random Lake School District Scholarship Fund $35,000 Random Lake, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Riveredge Nature Center $50,000 Saukville, WI, US For Riveredge Scientist In Residence Program 2023
St Marcus School $385,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Cedar Grove - Belgium Scholarship Fund $39,500 Cedar Grove, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Christ Child Academy $24,936 Sheboygan, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Divine Savior Catholic School $36,393 Kiel, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Elkhart Lake-glenbeulah School District $89,000 Elkhart Lake, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Holy Trinity Catholic School $30,000 Kewaskum, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership $27,500 Port Washington, WI, US Support For Enviornmental Stewardship 2022
Luxembourg American Cultural Society $3,000 Belgium, WI, US Support For The Preservation Of Luxembourg Heritage And Culture In America 2022
Northern Ozaukee School District Scholarship Fund $44,000 Fredonia, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Northern Ozaukee School District $127,000 Fredonia, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Oostberg School District Scholarship Fund $44,000 Oostberg, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Oostburg School District $80,000 Oostburg, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Ozaukee Christian School $100,000 West Bend, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Ozaukee County Agricultural Society $5,500 Cedarburg, WI, US Support For Ozaukee County Fair And Other Community Programs. 2022
Ozaukee County Dairy Promotion Committee Inc $9,500 Belgium, WI, US Support For Dairy Education And Product Promotion Programs 2022
Random Lake School District Scholarship Fund $37,500 Random Lake, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Random Lake School District $100,000 Random Lake, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Riveredge Nature Center $50,000 Saukville, WI, US For Riveredge Scientist In Residence Program 2022
St John Xx Iii Catholic Parish Men's Society $33,706 Port Washington, WI, US Community Support 2022
St Marcus School $370,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Cedar Grove - Belgium Scholarship Fund $39,500 Cedar Grove, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Christ Child Academy $24,936 Sheboygan, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Divine Savior Catholic School $36,393 Kiel, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Elkhart Lake-glenbeulah School District $89,000 Elkhart Lake, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Holy Trinity Catholic School $30,000 Kewaskum, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership $27,500 Port Washington, WI, US Support For Enviornmental Stewardship 2022
Luxembourg American Cultural Society $3,000 Belgium, WI, US Support For The Preservation Of Luxembourg Heritage And Culture In America 2022
Northern Ozaukee School District Scholarship Fund $44,000 Fredonia, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Northern Ozaukee School District $127,000 Fredonia, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Oostberg School District Scholarship Fund $44,000 Oostberg, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Oostburg School District $80,000 Oostburg, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Ozaukee Christian School $100,000 West Bend, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Ozaukee County Agricultural Society $5,500 Cedarburg, WI, US Support For Ozaukee County Fair And Other Community Programs. 2022
Ozaukee County Dairy Promotion Committee Inc $9,500 Belgium, WI, US Support For Dairy Education And Product Promotion Programs 2022
Random Lake School District Scholarship Fund $37,500 Random Lake, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Random Lake School District $100,000 Random Lake, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Riveredge Nature Center $50,000 Saukville, WI, US For Riveredge Scientist In Residence Program 2022
St John Xx Iii Catholic Parish Men's Society $33,706 Port Washington, WI, US Community Support 2022
St Marcus School $370,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Educational Support 2022
Bells Of St Mary's $50,000 Belgium, WI, US Religious Support 2021
Cedar Grove - Belgium Scholarship Fund $17,500 Cedar Grove, WI, US Educational Support 2021
Divine Savior Catholic School $10,000 Kiel, WI, US Educational Support 2021
Elkhart Lake-glenbeulah School District $68,400 Elkhart Lake, WI, US Educational Support 2021
Family Resource Center Of Sheboygan County $15,000 Plymouth, WI, US Support For Youth Development Programs And Family Services 2021
Friends Of Harrington Beach State Park $5,000 Belgium, WI, US Support For Enviornmental Education 2021
Friends Of The Broughton Sheboygan Marsh $75,000 Elkhart Lake, WI, US Support For Education And Multipurpose Buildings 2021
Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership $35,000 Port Washington, WI, US Support For Enviornmental Stewardship 2021
Mequon Nature Preserve $15,000 Mequon, WI, US Support To Maintain Trails And Restore Land 2021
Messmer Catholic Schools $39,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Educational Support 2021
Northern Ozaukee School District $173,360 Fredonia, WI, US Educational Support 2021
Oostberg School District Scholarship Fund $35,000 Oostberg, WI, US Educational Support 2021
Oostburg School District $80,000 Oostburg, WI, US Educational Support 2021
Ozaukee Christian School $75,000 West Bend, WI, US Educational Support 2021
Ozaukee County Agricultural Society $12,500 Cedarburg, WI, US Support For Ozaukee County Fair And Other Community Programs. 2021
Plymouth Art Foundation $10,000 Plymouth, WI, US For New Online Art Education And Virtual Studio 2021
Random Lake School District $315,000 Random Lake, WI, US Educational Support 2021
Riveredge Nature Center $35,000 Saukville, WI, US For Riveredge Scientist In Residence Program 2021
St Marcus School $25,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Gala Sponsorship 2021
St Marcus School $200,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Educational Support 2021
Advocates Of Ozaukee $10,000 Saukville, WI, US Support For Victims Of Domestic Violence 2020
Badger Boys State Inc $1,000 Portage, WI, US Support For Youth Development Programs 2020
Cedar Grove - Belgium Scholarship Fund $20,000 Cedar Grove, WI, US Educational Support 2020
Cedar Grove - Belgium School District $40,309 Cedar Grove, WI, US Educational Support 2020
Cg At Play Inc $30,000 Cedar Grove, WI, US Community Support 2020
Divine Savior Catholic School $36,092 Kiel, WI, US Educational Support 2020
Family Promise Of Ozaukee County $22,000 Port Washington, WI, US Support For Individuals At Risk For Homelessness 2020
Family Resource Center Of Sheboygan County $10,000 Plymouth, WI, US Support For Youth Development Programs And Family Services 2020
Holy Trinity Catholic School $10,000 Kewaskum, WI, US Educational Support 2020
Junior Achievement Of Wisconsin Inc $6,000 Sheboygan, WI, US Educational Support 2020
Luxembourg American Cultural Society $12,000 Belgium, WI, US Support For The Preservation Of Luxembourg Heritage And Culture In America 2020
Messmer Catholic Schools $25,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Educational Support 2020
Northern Ozaukee School District Scholarship Fund $37,500 Fredonia, WI, US Educational Support 2020
Northern Ozaukee School District $129,000 Fredonia, WI, US Educational Support 2020
Oostberg School District Scholarship Fund $39,500 Oostberg, WI, US Educational Support 2020
Open Door Bible Church $12,000 Port Washington, WI, US Religious Support 2020
Ozaukee Christian School $50,000 West Bend, WI, US Educational Support 2020
Ozaukee County Agricultural Society $13,750 Cedarburg, WI, US Support For Ozaukee County Fair And Other Community Programs. 2020
Ozaukee County Farm Bureau $20,000 Cedarburg, WI, US Educational Support For The Agricultural Sector 2020
Random Lake School District Scholarship Fund $33,500 Random Lake, WI, US Educational Support 2020
Random Lake School District $163,375 Random Lake, WI, US Educational Support 2020
Rcs Empowers Inc $2,000 Sheboygan, WI, US Support Of Individuals With Disabilities 2020
Riveredge Nature Center $100,000 Saukville, WI, US Support To Maintain Trails And Restore Land 2020
Saukville Community Food Pantry $12,000 Saukville, WI, US Provide Food For Families In Need 2020
Sheboygan County Food Bank $15,000 Sheboygan, WI, US Support For Hunger Relief Fund 2020
Sheboygan Lutheran High School $25,000 Sheboygan, WI, US Educational Support 2020
St John Xx Iii Catholic Parish Men's Society $12,000 Port Washington, WI, US Community Support 2020
St Marcus School $25,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Gala Sponsorship 2020
St Marcus School $250,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Educational Support 2020
The Food Pantry Inc $10,000 Port Washington, WI, US Provide Food For Families In Need 2020
Ymca - Feith Family Ozaukee Branch $10,000 Port Washington, WI, US Community Support 2020
Cedar Grove - Belgium Scholarship Fund $21,500 Cedar Grove, WI, US Support For Educational Programs. 2018
St Marcus School $75,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Educational Support 2018
Northern Ozaukee School District Scholarship Fund $19,500 Fredonia, WI, US Support For Educational Programs 2018
Random Lake School District Scholarship Fund $19,500 Random Lake, WI, US Support For Educational Programs 2018
Oostberg School District Scholarship Fund $19,500 Oostberg, WI, US Support For Educational Programs 2018
Northern Ozaukee School District $161,000 Fredonia, WI, US Support For Educational Programs 2018
Ozaukee County Agricultural Society $12,500 Cedarburg, WI, US Support For Ozaukee County Fair And Other Community Programs. 2018
St Marcus School $125,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Educational Support 2018
Lakeland University $56,000 Plymouth, WI, US Educational Support 2018
Cedar Grove - Belgium School District $56,250 Cedar Grove, WI, US Educational Support 2018
Random Lake School District $70,000 Random Lake, WI, US Educational Support 2018
Divine Savior Catholic School $50,185 Kiel, WI, US Educational Support 2018
Riveredge Nature Center $2,500 Newburg, WI, US Support To Maintain Trails And Restore Land 2018
Ozaukee Washington Land Trust $25,000 West Bend, WI, US Specail Project Enhancing Pllinator Habitat 2018
Friends Of The Broughton Sheboygan Marsh $25,000 Elkhart Lake, WI, US Support For Education And Multipurpose Buildings 2018
St Marcus School $4,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Gala Sponsorship 2018

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 80-0322569
Website http://brucekrierfoundation.org
Address 670 JOSEPH CT Prt Washingtn, WI 53074-9782

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President John Rassel
Vice President Kevin Scheibel
Secretary David Karrels
Treasurer Beth Heinen

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.