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Patricia and Albert C Buehler Jr Foundation

Accepts applications Kenilworth, Illinois · EIN 366046903

Patricia and Albert C Buehler Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Kenilworth, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $59,064 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $15,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $108,300 the year before.

47% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$74,90028$1.0 million
2024$108,30031$1.1 million
2025$59,06430$1.0 million

How to apply

ContactJohn H Buehler - Patricia and Alber
118 Oxford Lane, Kenilworth, IL 60043
Phone or email(847) 251-6061
What to submitLetters requesting amount and intended use of proceeds

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Patricia and Albert C Buehler Jr Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois21$53,164
New Hampshire1$2,500
Indiana2$2,350
Texas2$650
Colorado1$100
District of Columbia1$100
Massachusetts1$100
Minnesota1$100

Grants paid in 2025

All 30 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St Joseph and Francis Xavier Church
Wilmette, IL
Religion$15,500
Ravinia Festival Association
Highland Park, IL
Culture/history$12,500
Chicago Botanic Garden
Glencoe, IL
Culture/history$10,164
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
Education$4,000
Friends of Darmouth Golf
Hanover, NH
Education$2,500
Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago, IL
Culture/history$2,500
Depauw University
Greencastle, IN
Education$2,250
Evans Scholars
Golf, IL
Education$2,000
Center Church
Libertyville, IL
Religion$1,000
St Ann Catholic Church
Naples, IL
Religion$1,000
Centro de Informacin
Elgin, IL
Health/welfare$700
Boy Scouts of America
Irving, TX
Education$550
All Saints Episcopal Church
Chicago, IL
Medical$500
Kenilworth Garden Club
Wilmette, IL
Culture/history$500
Saint Clement Church
Chicago, IL
Religious$500
Skokie Country Club Education Foundation
Chicago, IL
Education$500
Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago, IL
Culture/history$400
Women's Board of Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
Education$300
Chicago Wind Symphony
Chicago, IL
Culture/history$250
Northbrook Historical Society
Northbrook, IL
Culture/history$250
Northwest Concert Band
Chicago, IL
Culture/history$250
Ride Illinois
Aurora, IL
Health/welfare$150
Active Transportation Alliance
Chicago, IL
Health/welfare$100
American Heart Association
Dallas, TX
Health/welfare$100
Clear Lake Township Land Conservancy
Fremont, IN
Culture/history$100
College Years in Athens
Cambridge, MA
Education$100
Continental Divide Trail Coalition
Golden, CO
Health/welfare$100
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Health/welfare$100
North Central College
Naperville, IL
Education$100
Rails to Trails Conservancy
Washington, DC
Culture/history$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Patricia and Albert C Buehler Jr Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does Patricia and Albert C Buehler Jr Foundation give?

$59,064 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $500.

Who runs Patricia and Albert C Buehler Jr Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists John H Buehler (President/Treasurer), Albert C Buehler III (Secretary) and Thomas M Buehler (Vice-President/Officer).

What does Patricia and Albert C Buehler Jr Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and environment and conservation.

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