Busey Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Busey Family Foundation is a private foundation in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $703,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $545,000. 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$703,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$545,000
- Assets$1.3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $989,758 |
| 2025 | $703,000 | 5 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Busey 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.
What Busey Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 5 | $703,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| El Sistema Oklahoma | General | $545,000 |
| Saint Luke's Methodist Church | General | $80,000 |
| Oklahoma City Community College | General | $50,000 |
| University of Central Oklahoma | General | $25,000 |
| Happy World Foundation | General | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Phil G Busey Sr
- Catherine J Busey
- Phil G Busey Jr
- Brian M Busey
- Emily C Busey-Templeton
Questions people ask
Does Busey Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Busey Family Foundation give?
$703,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Busey Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Phil G Busey Sr (Trustee), Catherine J Busey (Trustee), Phil G Busey Jr (Trustee) and Brian M Busey (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Busey Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.