OTTO BREMER TRUST
OTTO BREMER TRUST
OTTO BREMER TRUST
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The Otto Bremer Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota, having disbursed $68.5 million in grants to 1,853 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the trust can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
$8.9M
2%
MAYO CLINIC
$7M
2%
INITIATIVE FOUNDATION
$5.8M
1%
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Total No. of Grants
883
Median 1st year grant
$45K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OTTO BREMER TRUST?
No. OTTO BREMER TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does OTTO BREMER TRUST give?
OTTO BREMER TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are OTTO BREMER TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OTTO BREMER TRUST fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $45 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OTTO BREMER TRUST make each year?
In 2024, OTTO BREMER TRUST awarded about 880 grants, totaling nearly $68.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OTTO BREMER TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, OTTO BREMER TRUST awarded grants to about 1,850 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION, MAYO CLINIC, and INITIATIVE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OTTO BREMER TRUST?
OTTO BREMER TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.