Tim and Steph Busch Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tim and Steph Busch Family Foundation is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $329,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$329,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$164
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $280,000 the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $245,500 | 9 | $3,762 |
| 2024 | $280,000 | 10 | $412 |
| 2025 | $329,000 | 8 | $164 |
How to apply
Tim and Steph 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Tim and Steph Busch Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $131,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $78,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | General support | $100,000 |
| Global Lyme Alliance | General support | $78,000 |
| Napa Valley Festival Association | General support | $65,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Clinton High School | Scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| Family Assistance Ministries | General support | $10,000 |
| St Anne School | General support | $5,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy R Busch
- Stephan L Busch
- Elizabeth O Busch
- Garrett S Busch
- Mackenzie L Vath
- Collin J Vath
Questions people ask
Does Tim and Steph Busch Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tim and Steph Busch Family Foundation give?
$329,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Tim and Steph Busch Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Timothy R Busch (President/Director), Stephan L Busch (Secretary/Director), Elizabeth O Busch (Director) and Garrett S Busch (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Tim and Steph Busch Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.