August a Busch III Charitable Trust
The August A Busch III Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Chesterfield, Missouri. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including health care, senior housing, education, caregiving, wildlife conservation, and disaster relief.
August a Busch III Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: August a Busch III Charitable Trust gave $1.8M across 62 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Missouri. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,754,246
- -29.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 62
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,294
- -24.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,660,560
- -12.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (5 of 62, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to August a Busch III Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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Contact David J Krauss. The filing lists no specific form, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards. It also states that the trust does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: David J Krauss
Mailing address: 18152 Edison Ave Ste 200, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Phone: (314) 697-2926
Email: dkrauss@familyofficesolutionsllc.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who August a Busch III Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
325 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 257 grants of 325 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Missouri received 74% of grant dollars. Maryland received 11%, Florida 9%, Washington, DC 2%, and South Carolina 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is August a Busch III Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 62 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 51% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 594% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2025) to $4.2M (2020). In 2025 it made 62 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation St. Louis, MO | General; Cardiac or Hybrid Suite | $500,000 |
| Wild Earth Allies Chevy Chase, MD | General | $170,000 |
| St Peters Senior Citizens Corporation St Peters, MO | Maintenance | $127,846 |
| American Red Cross St. Louis, MO | General | $100,000 |
| Boca Grande Health Care Clinic Foundation Boca Grande, FL | General | $100,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Ballwin, MO | General | $100,000 |
| Rossman School St. Louis, MO | Shipley Leadership Fund, General Projects | $100,000 |
| Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation St. Louis, MO | General | $50,000 |
| The Caregiver Club St. Louis, MO | General | $50,000 |
| CBC High School St. Louis, MO | General | $46,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,660,560 | $1,067,075 | $1,838,741 | $1,754,246 | 62 | $1,754,246 | $1,028,005 | $295,106 |
| 2024 | $6,432,171 | $220,911 | $2,618,830 | $2,487,174 | 66 | $2,487,174 | $251,367 | $393,856 |
| 2023 | $8,830,077 | $7,034,373 | $3,112,576 | $2,998,484 | 61 | $2,998,484 | $2,392,119 | $320,380 |
| 2022 | $7,156,187 | $5,180,073 | $3,637,660 | $3,565,339 | 70 | $3,565,339 | $2,092,154 | $305,019 |
| 2021 | $7,407,055 | $4,610,898 | $2,270,871 | $2,189,179 | 66 | $2,189,179 | $2,387,663 | $387,780 |
| 2020 | $6,276,130 | $3,210,935 | $4,298,259 | $4,222,148 | 65 | — | $963,117 | $379,390 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, August a Busch III Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $295K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a range of organizations. For example, Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation says it raises funds for programs, equipment, and projects supporting Missouri Baptist Medical Center and related organizations. St Peters Senior Citizens Corporation says it provides low-income housing for senior and disabled citizens, while Rossman School says it provides a well-balanced education in a nurturing school community. Wild Earth Allies describes its mission as protecting vital areas of the natural world for wildlife, habitats, and people.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 62 grants totaling $1,754,246. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $500,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest awards included $500,000 to Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation for general support and a cardiac or hybrid suite; $170,000 to Wild Earth Allies for general support; and $127,846 to St Peters Senior Citizens Corporation for maintenance. Other notable grants included $100,000 each to the American Red Cross, Boca Grande Health Care Clinic Foundation, Make a Wish Foundation, and Rossman School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Virginia M Busch as manager and August A Busch III as trustee.
August a Busch III Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
August A. Busch III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia M. Busch
Manager
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$27K (2020) → $42K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $42K, to Virginia M Busch (Manager).
Frequently asked questions about August a Busch III Charitable Trust
How much does August a Busch III Charitable Trust give each year?
August a Busch III Charitable Trust gave $1.8M across 62 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.5M across 66 grants.
What is August a Busch III Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
August a Busch III Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $28,294, across 62 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from August a Busch III Charitable Trust that year got $3K on average.
Where does August a Busch III Charitable Trust give grants?
August a Busch III Charitable Trust gives mostly in Missouri: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (11%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (20 grants), Boca Grande, FL (5 grants), St Peters, MO (4 grants) and St Charles, MO (3 grants).
Does August a Busch III Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of August a Busch III Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (57 of 62) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are August a Busch III Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
August a Busch III Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation ($500,000), Wild Earth Allies ($170,000) and St Peters Senior Citizens Corporation ($127,846), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is August a Busch III Charitable Trust?
August a Busch III Charitable Trust reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $295K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does August a Busch III Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a range of organizations. For example, Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation says it raises funds for programs, equipment, and projects supporting Missouri Baptist Medical Center and related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from August a Busch III Charitable Trust?
Contact David J Krauss. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is August a Busch III Charitable Trust's EIN?
August a Busch III Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1435400. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). August a Busch III Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/august-a-busch-iii-charitable-trust-morg_a6d488e2e1274bb7866eef74cb755243
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