Arthur and Leota Busch Scholarship Fund
Preselected recipients only
Arthur and Leota Busch Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Jefferson City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $42,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $4,200 and the largest $22,400. 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$42,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$4,200
- Largest grant$22,400
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $40,500 the year before.
67% 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 | $41,747 | 3 | $965,002 |
| 2024 | $40,500 | 7 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $42,000 | 6 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Arthur and Leota Busch Scholarship Fund 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 Arthur and Leota Busch Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 2 | $25,200 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,600 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,600 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia | Scholarship for higher | $22,400 |
| Purdue University | Scholarship | $5,600 |
| Regents of the University Michigan | Scholarship | $5,600 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Scholarship | $2,800 |
| Loyola University of Chicago | Scholarship | $2,800 |
| Missouri State University | Scholarship for higher | $2,800 |
Officers and trustees
- The Central Trust Bank
Questions people ask
Does Arthur and Leota Busch Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arthur and Leota Busch Scholarship Fund give?
$42,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $4,200.
Who runs Arthur and Leota Busch Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists The Central Trust Bank (Trustee).
What does Arthur and Leota Busch Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.