The Buller Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Buller Foundation is a private foundation in Jericho, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $776,470 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $1,800 and the largest $250,000. 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$776,470
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$1,800
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $404,620 the year before.
41% 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 | $369,520 | 33 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $404,620 | 34 | $7.5 million |
| 2025 | $776,470 | 46 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
The Buller 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 The Buller Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 32 | $705,840 |
| Florida | 2 | $36,250 |
| California | 2 | $21,600 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $5,040 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,800 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,800 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,800 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,800 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $360 |
| Maryland | 1 | $180 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Cooper Family Foundationmilton | Charitable contribution | $250,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Foster young jewish awareness and connection to israel | $218,000 |
| American Technion Society | Promote technology | $103,600 |
| Colel Chabad | Soup kitchens and food banks | $36,000 |
| Jewish Foundation of South Palm Beach | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | Support culture | $18,000 |
| Stand With US | Promote education | $18,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | Womens health care | $11,250 |
| Alzheimers Drug Discovery Foundation | Support alzheimers research | $10,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | Prevention services | $10,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Cancer research | $10,000 |
| The Binyamin Fund Inc | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Americans for Ben-Gurion University | Promote higher learning | $3,600 |
| American Committee for the Weizman Institute of Science | Charitable contribution | $3,600 |
| American Friends of Bar-Ilan University | Promote higher learning | $3,600 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | To save lives in isreal | $3,600 |
| American Friends of Soroka Medical Center | To save lives in israel | $3,600 |
| Friends of Chabad | Charitable contribution | $3,600 |
| Hillel International | Promote education | $3,600 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Help find a cure for cancer | $3,600 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Charitable contribution | $3,600 |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek | Medical research | $1,800 |
| American Jewish Committee | Enhance the well-being of the jewish people | $1,800 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Support culture | $1,800 |
| Dorot | Social services | $1,800 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah | Fitness center for special needs | $1,800 |
| St Jude | Make a difference in people lives | $1,800 |
| The Water Project | Make a difference in people lives | $1,800 |
| UJA Fed Ny | Social services | $1,800 |
| Chabad at Tulane | Charitable contribution | $1,800 |
| Foundation to Combat Antisemitism | Charitable contribution | $1,800 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | Help cure cancer | $1,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Make a difference in people lives | $720 |
| Meir Panim | Social services | $720 |
| Middle East Media and Research Institute (Memri) | Charitable contribution | $720 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Charitable contribution | $360 |
| National Jewish Outreach Program | Promote jewish heritage | $360 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance | Charitable contribution | $360 |
| Brothers for Life | Charitable contribution | $360 |
| Students Supporting Israel | Charitable contribution | $360 |
Officers and trustees
- James Buller
- Cheryl Buller
- Anna Buller
- Jesse Buller
- Mitchell Kahn
Questions people ask
Does The Buller Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Buller Foundation give?
$776,470 in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $1,800.
Who runs The Buller Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Buller (Trustee), Cheryl Buller (Trustee), Anna Buller (Trustee) and Jesse Buller (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Buller Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and science and research.