OTTO BREMER TRUST
OTTO BREMER TRUST
OTTO BREMER TRUST
AI Summary
OTTO BREMER TRUST is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid out $57.2M across 134 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$10.7M
2%
MAYO CLINIC
Rochester, MN
$7M
1%
INITIATIVE FOUNDATION
LITTLE FALLS, MN
$5.9M
1%
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Total No. of Grants
883
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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- 1.9K grantees
- 16 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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 $50 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 1,860 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.