Busse Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Busse Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $79,500 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $79,500 and the largest $79,500. 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$79,500
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$79,500
- Largest grant$79,500
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $69,420 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,000 | 1 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $69,420 | 1 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $79,500 | 1 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Busse Family Foundation Inc 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 Busse Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $79,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mile High United Way | Distributed to Boulder Climbing Community, $5,000; Colorado Open Lands, $5,000; DU-Athletic Dept, $12,500; EPIC $2,000; Food Bank of the Rockies, $5,000; Legacy Philanthropy Works-Santa Barbara, CA, $10,000; The Community Corner-Mile High United Way,$40,000 | $79,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Brad Busse
- Blake S Busse
- Alison M Busse Summers
Questions people ask
Does Busse Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Busse Family Foundation Inc give?
$79,500 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $79,500.
Who runs Busse Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Brad Busse (President/Secy), Blake S Busse (Vice President) and Alison M Busse Summers (Vice President).
What does Busse Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and human services.