Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $210,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $78,100. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$210,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$78,100
- Assets$7.9 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was down from $300,350 the year before.
65% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $300,350 | 38 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $210,000 | 40 | $7.9 million |
How to apply
Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 26 | $153,500 |
| Florida | 4 | $30,500 |
| Missouri | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $1,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $500 |
| Washington | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of San Diego | To support the organization's educational activities. | $78,100 |
| The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary | To support organizations mission in rehabilitation of injured wildlife. | $15,000 |
| Santa Barbara Count Firefighters Benevolent Found | To provide support for firefighters and families of firefighters. | $13,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara | To care for anyone experiencing the impact of life-threatening illness or grieving the death of a loved one. | $10,000 |
| Calvary Chapel of Santa Barbara | To provide support to the organization. | $10,000 |
| Polo Players Support Group | To provide financial assistance to seriously injured or ill polo players and/or grooms. | $10,000 |
| St Louis County Police Welfare Association | To provide a support alliance for members and their families in times of need. | $10,000 |
| California Rangeland Trust | To serve the land, people and wildlife by conserving california's working rangelands. | $6,000 |
| Polo Training Center Santa Barbara | To support the growth of polo by operating and supporting programs for players at all levels. | $5,400 |
| Breast Cancer Resource Center of Santa Barbara | To support organization's mission to provide educational services for persons with breast cancer. | $5,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | To provide opportunities & support to people with physical disabilities and pursue active lifestyles. | $5,000 |
| Mercy Health Foundation - Women with a Mission | To support charity care provided to the patients of mercy hospitals. | $5,000 |
| Seaside Bird Sanctuary | To provide support to wildlife hospitals specializing in the rescue, rehab, and release of wildlife. | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics | To provide support to year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. | $5,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara | To provide support to inspire, encourage and support students to and through college, graduate andvocational school. | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Deputy Sheriffs Foundation | To support organization's mission to provide resources and support to improve public safety. | $3,000 |
| Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara | To supportappreciation for old spanish customs annual celebration held. | $3,000 |
| Meow Meow Foundation Sader Programs for Children | To provide support to summer camps and aquatics safety for children. | $2,500 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Lower Plains Reg | To provide support to cure leukemia, lymphoma, hodgkins disease, and myeloma. | $2,500 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | To end hunger and transform the health of santa barbara county. | $1,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | To provide support to conserve wetlands, grasslands, and associated habitats to benefit waterfowl, other wildlife, and communities. | $1,000 |
| Womens Fund Of Santa Barbara | To support the organization's activities to educate and inspire women to engage in making lasting change in the community. | $500 |
| Orcutt Academy High School Athletic Booster Club | To support the high school in athletic programs, advocacy, financing, and volunteering. | $500 |
| Santa Ynez Union Valley HS Boys Soccer | To support youth soccer. | $500 |
| World Central Kitchen | To support organization's mission in providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. | $500 |
| Break the Barriers Inc | To provide support to local and global communities. | $500 |
| Carpinteria Community Church | To provide support to the organization's efforts to share christ's love with the world. | $500 |
| Carpinteria High School Booster Club | To provide support to the organization's athletic department. | $500 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | To provide support to research the highest probability of preventing, slowing, or reversing alzheimer's disease. | $500 |
| Davy Jones Equine Memorial Foundation Inc | To provide care for abused, neglected, and otherwise abandoned horses. | $500 |
| Lompoc Unified School District | To provide support for the educational needs of students, teachers, and community members of lompoc valley. | $500 |
| Hidden Wings | To provide support to develop and guide young adults with autism. | $500 |
| National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | To provide support for partners and families fighting pancreatic cancer. | $500 |
| Puget Sound Regional Services | To provide support to long-term, community based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To provide support to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases. | $500 |
| Santa Barbara Humane Society | To provide support for animals and people who love them. | $500 |
| Santa Barbara Vintners Foundation | To provide support to foster communication and public relations related to wine and grape industry. | $500 |
| Vandenberg Spouses Club | To provide support to vandenberg's spouses and greater community. | $500 |
| Watch Duty | To provide support focused on disseminating public safety information. | $500 |
| The Friendship Paddle | To provide support for finanial and emotional support to residents of santa barbara county suffering from a life threatening illness. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew D Busch
- Kimberly Busch
- Lisa K Edwards
- Judith Crowell
Questions people ask
Does Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation give?
$210,000 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew D Busch (President & Ceo), Kimberly Busch (Secretary), Lisa K Edwards (Cfo) and Judith Crowell (Executive Director).
What does Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.