Carlota Busch Families Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Carlota Busch Families Foundation Inc is a private foundation in West Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$60,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $51,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $51,500 | 5 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $51,000 | 7 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $60,000 | 8 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Carlota Busch Families 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 Carlota Busch Families Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $11,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross American Red Cross | Emergency relief | $20,000 |
| Ojani Valley School Ojani Valley School | College prep education | $10,000 |
| Rio Grande Schools Rio Grande Schools | Primary education for children | $9,000 |
| Christ the King Catholic School Christ the King Catholic School | Education support for children | $5,000 |
| Geneva School Geneva School | Education support for children | $5,000 |
| Wheelchairs 4 Kids Wheelchairs 4 Kids | Support for children with disability | $5,000 |
| Academy Holy Names Academy Holy Names | Non profit caholic school | $5,000 |
| Casa Treatment Center Casa Treatment Center | Womans treatment center | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen F Buhl
- Kathleen F O'Kane
- Michael M Flanigan
Questions people ask
Does Carlota Busch Families Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carlota Busch Families Foundation Inc give?
$60,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Carlota Busch Families Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen F Buhl (President), Kathleen F O'Kane (Secretary) and Michael M Flanigan (Treasurer).
What does Carlota Busch Families Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.