Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Evansville, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $301,970 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $80,500. 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$301,970
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$80,500
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees66%
Giving in 2025 was up from $165,560 the year before.
66% 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 | $236,285 | 34 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $165,560 | 29 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $301,970 | 43 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
Bussing-Koch 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 Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 41 | $299,970 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,400 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Indiana Foun | scholarship fund | $80,500 |
| University of Evansville | capital campaign | $80,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Reitz Memorial High School | general operating expense | $37,500 |
| Individual | general operating expense | $8,000 |
| Ascension St Vincent Evansville Fou | general operating expense | $7,800 |
| EVSC Foundation Inc | general operating expense | $5,000 |
| YWCA of Evansville Inc | general operating expense | $3,100 |
| Joshua Academy | general operating expense | $2,400 |
| River City Pride Inc | general operating expense | $2,000 |
| Buffalo Trace Council BSA Inc | general operating expense | $1,500 |
| Marshall County Board of Education | general operating expense | $1,400 |
| St Marys Medical Center Auxiliary | general operating expense | $1,100 |
| Evansville Police Department Founda | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Glenwood Neighborhood Association | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Hebron Elementary School | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Historic Newburgh Inc | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Mt Vernon Youth Baseball Inc | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Notre Dame Club of the Tri-State | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Evansville P47 Foundation Inc | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Pearls of Distinction Foundation | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Rivertown Royals Softball Inc | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| District of Evansville of the Socie | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Signature School | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Spencer County Community Foundation | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Sycamore Land Trust | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| United Way of Southwestern Indiana | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| 911 Gives Hope Inc | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Youth First Inc | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Evansville | general operating expense | $800 |
| Evansville Catholic High Schools | general operating expense | $750 |
| Delta Research and Educational Foun | general operating expense | $600 |
| American Red Cross Indiana Region | general operating expense | $500 |
| Individual | general operating expense | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Evansville | general operating expense | $500 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church | general operating expense | $400 |
| Evansville Museum of Arts History | general operating expense | $350 |
| Junior Achievement of Southwestern | general operating expense | $300 |
| Castle High School | general operating expense | $250 |
| Feed Evansville Inc | general operating expense | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine K Bussing
- Marie A Bussing
- Wilfred C Bussing III
Questions people ask
Does Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc give?
$301,970 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Katherine K Bussing (Secretary-Treasurer), Marie A Bussing (Vice President) and Wilfred C Bussing III (President).
What does Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and environment and conservation.