Buehler Memorial Trust Ua
The Buehler Memorial Trust UA is a private foundation that provides philanthropic support primarily in the aviation sector. The organization makes grants to educational institutions and community organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
+0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$160K
+3.4% YoY
Grant Count
16
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+3.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust demonstrates a strong commitment to aviation education and training programs, with particular emphasis on flight training initiatives. The foundation also supports community wellness and recreational facilities.
Grantmaking
The trust has made significant grants in recent years:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust has funded organizations across multiple states, including Florida and Illinois, suggesting a national or multi-state giving pattern.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,943,101 | $2,935,032 | $2,999,432 |
| Revenue | $220,270 | $146,135 | $96,342 |
| Expenses | $211,846 | $210,000 | $249,133 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $165,656 | $167,669 | $205,267 |
| Net Investment Income | $175,696 | $102,467 | $88,444 |
| Distributable Amount | $184,345 | $172,560 | $169,193 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS FARGO BANK N A | TRUSTEE | 1 | $45,153 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Florida Tech received a $1 million grant from the Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust for flight training programs (2024)
Florida Tech Receives $1M Grant from Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust - FloridaNSYMCA received $120,000 for facility improvements and new inclusive equipment (2023)
NSYMCA Receives $120K Grant from the Buehler Family Foundation for New InclusivePacific Aviation Museum received $1.5 million in support (2014)
Buehler Trust gives $1.5 million to Pacific Aviation Museum \u2014 General\Related Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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