Louis P & Lela Busch Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Louis P & Lela Busch Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Petersburg, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $40,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$40,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$900,816
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $43,200 the year before.
100% 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 | $43,200 | 6 | $890,325 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 2 | $900,816 |
How to apply
Louis P & Lela Busch 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 Louis P & Lela Busch Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Albert Whitted Airport | To further exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | To further exempt purpose | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Eshleman
- Peter Eshleman
- Mary Ann Navarre
Questions people ask
Does Louis P & Lela Busch Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis P & Lela Busch Foundation give?
$40,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Louis P & Lela Busch Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Scott Eshleman (President and Treasurer), Peter Eshleman (Vice President) and Mary Ann Navarre (Secretary).
What does Louis P & Lela Busch Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly veterans.