Leo R Buder Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Leo R Buder Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $24,794 and the largest $74,375. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$24,794
- Largest grant$74,375
- Assets$26.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
33% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $840,974 | 36 | $20.5 million |
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 36 | $24.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 36 | $26.4 million |
How to apply
Leo R Buder Foundation Trust 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 Leo R Buder Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 28 | $957,127 |
| Illinois | 2 | $99,169 |
| Virginia | 2 | $49,588 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $49,583 |
| Florida | 1 | $49,583 |
| Georgia | 1 | $24,794 |
| Texas | 1 | $24,794 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | Unrestricted general | $74,375 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | Unrestricted general | $64,588 |
| Shriners' Hospitals for Children | Unrestricted general | $49,583 |
| Greater St Louis Area Council- Bsa | Unrestricted general | $49,583 |
| Washington University in St Louis | Unrestricted general | $49,583 |
| Evangelical Children's Home | Unrestricted general | $49,583 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri | Unrestricted general | $49,583 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis | Unrestricted general | $49,583 |
| Susan R Buder School Association | Unrestricted general | $49,583 |
| Barnard Free Skin and Cancer Hospital | Unrestricted general | $49,583 |
| Youthbridge Community Foundation | Unrestricted general | $49,583 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Kansas City | Unrestricted general | $49,583 |
| American National Red Cross | Unrestricted general | $49,583 |
| American Diabetes Association | Unrestricted general | $24,794 |
| American Lung Association | Unrestricted general | $24,794 |
| March of Dimes Foundation | Unrestricted general | $24,794 |
| American Heart Association | Unrestricted general | $24,794 |
| St Louis Zoo Endowment | Unrestricted general | $24,794 |
| Convent of Good Shepherd | Unrestricted general | $24,794 |
| Humane Society of Missouri | Unrestricted general | $24,794 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind | Unrestricted general | $24,794 |
| Kingdom House | Unrestricted general | $24,794 |
| Annie Malone Children's Home | Unrestricted general | $24,794 |
| Father Dempsey's Charities | Unrestricted general | $24,794 |
| Gene Slay's Boys' Club of St Louis | Unrestricted general | $24,794 |
| Catholic Charities of St Louis | Unrestricted general | $24,794 |
| Young Women's Christian Association YWCA | Unrestricted general | $24,794 |
| Central Institute for the Deaf | Unrestricted general | $24,794 |
| Bethesda Health Group | Unrestricted general | $24,794 |
| Boys & Girls Town of Missouri | Unrestricted general | $24,794 |
| Southside Early Childhood Center | Unrestricted general | $24,794 |
| Lifebridge Partnership | Unrestricted general | $24,794 |
| Good Shepherd Children & Family Services | Unrestricted general | $24,794 |
| Thomas Dunn Memorials Learning Center | Unrestricted general | $24,794 |
| College School of the Ozarks | Unrestricted general | $24,794 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Unrestricted general | $24,794 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America N A
- Keith Archer
Questions people ask
Does Leo R Buder Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leo R Buder Foundation Trust give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $24,794.
Who runs Leo R Buder Foundation Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Bank of America N A (Co-Trustee) and Keith Archer (Co-Trustee).
What does Leo R Buder Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and health.