Buscher Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Buscher Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$43,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was down from $45,000 the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $47,800 | 20 | $981,746 |
| 2024 | $45,000 | 13 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $43,500 | 14 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Buscher 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 Buscher Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 5 | $20,500 |
| New York | 3 | $10,250 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Science Museum of Minnesota | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Cancer research | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Northwestern Pritsker School of Law | Center on wrongful | $5,000 |
| Spa | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| The Adam J Lewis Academy | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Westpoint Association of Graduates | Department of foreign | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Hurricane helene disaster | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Broward County | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| Ramsey County Historical Society | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Unrestricted general | $250 |
| Folds of Honor | Unrestricted general | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine M Buscher
- Margaret Buscher Romero
- Stephen M Buscher
Questions people ask
Does Buscher Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Buscher Foundation give?
$43,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Buscher Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Catherine M Buscher (President), Margaret Buscher Romero (VP, Treas.) and Stephen M Buscher (Secretary).
What does Buscher Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.