August A Busch III Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
August A Busch III Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chesterfield, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 62 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.8 million
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.5 million the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 61 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 66 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 62 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David J Krauss 18152 Edison Ave Ste 200, Chesterfield, MO 63005 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 697-2926, dkrauss@familyofficesolutionsllc.com |
What August A Busch III Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 38 | $1.3 million |
| Maryland | 2 | $190,000 |
| Florida | 12 | $153,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $40,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation | General; cardiac or hybrid suite | $500,000 |
| Wild Earth Allies | General | $170,000 |
| St Peters Senior Citizens Corporation | Maintenance | $127,846 |
| American Red Cross | General | $100,000 |
| Boca Grande Health Care Clinic Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| Rossman School | Shipley leadership fund, general projects | $100,000 |
| Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| The Caregiver Club | General | $50,000 |
| CBC High School | General | $46,400 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General | $40,000 |
| Backstoppers Inc | General | $25,000 |
| Friends of Boca Grande | General | $25,000 |
| St Louis Firefighters Community Outreach | General | $25,000 |
| University of South Carolina Educational Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Aopa Foundation | You can fly program | $20,000 |
| Humane Society of Missouri | General | $20,000 |
| Magic House | General | $20,000 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank | General | $20,000 |
| Spirit of St Louis Air Show & STEM Expo | General | $15,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General | $15,000 |
| Conservation Ambassadors | General | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospital | General | $10,000 |
| Wet Nose Project | General | $10,000 |
| Seriousfun Children's Network | General | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater St Louis | General | $8,000 |
| 100 Neediest Cases | General | $5,000 |
| All Saints Parish | General | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of St Charles County | General | $5,000 |
| Busch Wildlife Santuary | General | $5,000 |
| Catherine's Residence | General | $5,000 |
| Coalition for Animal Rescue & Education | General | $5,000 |
| Collaboration Center | General | $5,000 |
| Dogwood Farm Sanctuary | General | $5,000 |
| Five Acres Animal Shelter | General | $5,000 |
| Gasparilla Island Conservation & Improv Assoc | General | $5,000 |
| Pathways to Independence | General | $5,000 |
| St Charles County YMCA | General | $5,000 |
| University of Missouri - Columbia | Vet school | $5,000 |
| The National Museum of Transportation | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Virginia M Busch
- August A Busch III
Questions people ask
Does August A Busch III Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does August A Busch III Charitable Trust give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs August A Busch III Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Virginia M Busch (Manager) and August A Busch III (Trustee).
What does August A Busch III Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.