Lavern T Busse & Audrey Busse Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lavern T Busse & Audrey Busse Foundation is a private foundation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $25,935 and the largest $1.8 million. 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$2.8 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$25,935
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$106 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
30% 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 | $2.0 million | 70 | $62.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 20 | $106 million |
How to apply
Lavern T Busse & Audrey Busse 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 Lavern T Busse & Audrey Busse Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 17 | $2.8 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $42,924 |
| Indiana | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Busse Foundation Fund at DAFGIVING360 | General operating budget | $1.8 million |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Cooridor | General operating budget | $455,998 |
| Mercy Medical Center Foundation | General operating budget | $103,920 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | General operating budget | $100,913 |
| Tanager Place | General operating budget | $92,120 |
| Mount Mercy University | General operating budget | $55,888 |
| Miricle in Motion | General operating budget | $50,415 |
| Community Foundation of Johnson County | General operating budget | $50,121 |
| Mayo Clinic Dept of Development | General operating budget | $42,924 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Inc | General operating budget | $26,600 |
| Linn County Trails Association | General operating budget | $25,270 |
| Notre Dame Ace | General operating budget | $25,000 |
| Wartburg College | General operating budget | $15,237 |
| Advisory Committee Public Charity Inc | General operating budget | $9,591 |
| Hedrick Fire Department | General operating budget | $7,500 |
| Steady Run Township Trustees | General operating budget | $7,500 |
| Church of the Living World | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Keokuk County Hospice | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| House of Hope | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| Grace Lutheran Church | General operating budget | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lavern T Busse
- Audrey Busse
- Jeffrey Busse
- Monica Busse
- Anna Busse
- Grace Busse
- Michele Busse
Questions people ask
Does Lavern T Busse & Audrey Busse Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lavern T Busse & Audrey Busse Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $25,935.
Who runs Lavern T Busse & Audrey Busse Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lavern T Busse (President/Trustee), Audrey Busse (Treasurer/Trustee), Jeffrey Busse (Executive Director/Secretary/Trustee) and Monica Busse (Vice President/Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Lavern T Busse & Audrey Busse Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and community development.