Busby Memorial Educational Fund
Preselected recipients only
Busby Memorial Educational Fund is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $59,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $29,500 and the largest $41,300. 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$59,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$29,500
- Largest grant$41,300
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $84,763 the year before.
0% 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 | $90,616 | 2 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $84,763 | 2 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $59,000 | 2 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Busby Memorial Educational 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 Busby Memorial Educational Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 2 | $59,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale College | Support of daily operations | $41,300 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Support of daily operations | $17,700 |
Officers and trustees
- Fifth Third Bank
- John M Chase Jr
Questions people ask
Does Busby Memorial Educational Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Busby Memorial Educational Fund give?
$59,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $29,500.
Who runs Busby Memorial Educational Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Fifth Third Bank (Co-Trustee) and John M Chase Jr (Co- Trustee).
What does Busby Memorial Educational Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.