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Budnik Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Bratenahl, Ohio · EIN 461620356

Budnik Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bratenahl, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $287,587 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $13,592 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $230,622 the year before.

35% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$230,62213$6.1 million
2024$287,58718$6.1 million

How to apply

Budnik Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Budnik Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York7$132,402
Wisconsin3$65,000
Ohio3$33,000
District of Columbia2$20,000
New Jersey1$15,000
Connecticut1$12,185
Minnesota1$10,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 18 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Laudato Si Project Inc
Hartford, WI
To support catholic education$50,000
Wya Foundation Inc
New York, NY
For the benefit of poor mothers$36,000
Wethersfield Foundation
Amenia, NY
To support conservation projects$31,402
The Lyceum
South Euclid, OH
To support catholic education$20,000
Catholic Near East Welfare Associat
New York, NY
To benefit roman catholic projects$15,000
Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem
Washington, DC
To support roman catholic projects$15,000
Mary's Meals USA
Bloomfield, NJ
To help fight hunger$15,000
Thrive for Life
New York, NY
Joseph house in milwaukee$15,000
Thrive for Life
New York, NY
Shawangunk facility wallkill, ny$15,000
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts
Old Lyme, CT
Educational scholarships$12,185
Christ the Bridegroom Monastery
Burton, OH
To support roman catholic projects$10,000
Catholic Rural Life
St Paul, MN
To benefit roman catholic projects$10,000
Sisters of Life
Suffern, NY
To support roman catholic projects$10,000
Catholic Charities Dutchess County
Poughkeepsie, NY
To assist needy & poor$10,000
The Salesianum Trust
St Francis, WI
Lord's house campaign$10,000
National Civic Art Society
Washington, DC
To support the arts$5,000
Pro Labore Dei Inc
Milwaukee, WI
To provide care for the poor$5,000
Padro Pio Academy Inc
Lakewood, OH
To support catholic education$3,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Budnik Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Budnik Family Foundation give?

$287,587 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $13,592.

Who runs Budnik Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Roy Budnik (President), John Budnik (Treasurer) and Peter Budnik (Secretary).

What does Budnik Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.

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