Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation is a private foundation in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 95 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants95
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.8 million the year before.
24% of its 2024 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 | $2.8 million | 149 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 95 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock 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 Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 39 | $729,871 |
| California | 13 | $177,250 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $120,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $110,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin | 11 | $33,550 |
| New York | 6 | $29,800 |
| Michigan | 7 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Policy Institute | Operating Needs | $250,000 |
| Augustana University | Operating Funds | $100,000 |
| Carmelite Sisters Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles | Operating Needs | $100,000 |
| Horatio Alger Assocation | Operating Needs | $100,000 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Church | Operating Needs | $100,000 |
| Redeemer Lutheran Church | Operating Needs | $100,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Operating Needs | $60,000 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | Operating Needs | $53,870 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Operating Needs | $50,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund | Operating Needs | $35,000 |
| Woman's Board Rush University Med | Operating Needs | $26,000 |
| Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra | Operating Funds | $25,000 |
| Sacred Heart School | Operating Needs | $25,000 |
| The Hoover Institute | Operating Needs | $25,000 |
| Lake Geneva Lyric Opera of Chicago | Operating Needs | $20,000 |
| Stavig House Museum Foundation | Operating Funds | $20,000 |
| 626 Landmark Foundation | Operating Needs | $10,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Operating Needs | $10,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Operating Needs | $10,000 |
| McCallum Theatres | Operating Needs | $10,000 |
| Millennium Park Foundation | Operating Needs | $10,000 |
| National Rowing Foundation | Operating Needs | $10,000 |
| The Joffrey Ballet | Operating Needs | $10,000 |
| Chicago Golf Club Foundation | Operating Needs | $5,595 |
| Grace United Methodist Church | Operating Needs | $5,581 |
| Tunes Music Makers | Operating Needs | $5,500 |
| Barbara Sinatra Children's Center | Operating Needs | $5,000 |
| College of The Desert Fdn | Operating Needs | $5,000 |
| Geneva Area Foundation | Operating Funds | $5,000 |
| Institute for Humane Studies | Operating Needs | $5,000 |
| Kids First Chicago | Operating Funds | $5,000 |
| Literary Society of the Desert | Operating Needs | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Operating Needs | $5,000 |
| Preservation Association of Beaver Island | Operating Needs | $5,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Writer's Festival | Operating Needs | $5,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | General research hospital operations | $5,000 |
| Wellness House | Operating Needs | $5,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Operating Needs | $5,000 |
| The Living Desert | Operating Needs | $3,000 |
| Beaver Island Irish Heritage Group | Operating Funds | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dean L Buntrock
- Rosemarie Buntrock
- Donovan A Langford
Questions people ask
Does Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 95 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dean L Buntrock (Director), Rosemarie Buntrock (Director) and Donovan A Langford (Treasurer).
What does Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.