Buehring Family Foundation
The Buehring Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations in Dallas, including schools, a church, an animal clinic, and other organizations.
Buehring Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Buehring Family Foundation gave $60K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $59,850
- +34.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,985
- +20.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,150
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Buehring Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing provides no application process or materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10111 Chesterton, Dallas, TX 75238
Phone: (214) 564-6748
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Buehring Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2024 went to recipients in Texas. The listed 2024 recipients are in Dallas, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Buehring Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 173% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $60K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $59,850 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $19,332 | $65,550 | $59,850 | 10 | $59,850 | $189 | — |
| 2023 | — | $5,759 | $50,119 | $44,550 | 9 | $44,900 | $6,113 | — |
| 2022 | — | $19,818 | $31,865 | $26,100 | 8 | $26,100 | $12,185 | — |
| 2021 | $404,003 | $25,442 | $27,473 | $21,950 | 13 | $21,950 | $22,681 | $19,682 |
| 2020 | $406,034 | $8,053 | $23,670 | $18,000 | 12 | — | $5,256 | $17,591 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. ARK OF THE RAINBOW describes its mission as equipping poor and oppressed communities in India to overcome poverty and prevent human trafficking through education, health services, and spiritual discipleship. CHEW ANIMAL CLINIC describes its mission as helping save animals in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and providing affordable veterinary care to local shelters, rescue groups, and qualified families. These are the grantees’ stated missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $59,850. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $41,200, with a median grant of $2,150. Its largest grants included $41,200 to PATS CLUB, $4,600 to an individual recipient, $4,000 to an individual recipient, and $3,500 to an individual recipient The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general purpose, with spelling variations.
Other 2024 recipients included LH EXCHANGE CLUB ($2,500), an individual recipient ($1,800), an individual recipient ($1,000), ARK OF THE RAINBOW ($900), LH MIDDLE SCHOOL ($250), and CHEW ANIMAL CLINIC ($100).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gabriella Buehring as member, William Buehring as president, and Michael Buehring as vice treasurer.
Buehring Family Foundation is led by William B. Buehring, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William B. Buehring
President
On filings since 2020
$3K (2022) → $3K (2024)
Gabriella Buehring
Member
On filings since 2020
$1K (2022) → $1K (2024)
Michael Buehring
Vice President Treasurer
On filings since 2020
$750 (2022) → $750 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to William Buehring (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Buehring Family Foundation
How much does Buehring Family Foundation give each year?
Buehring Family Foundation gave $60K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 9 grants.
What is Buehring Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Buehring Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,150, and its average grant was $5,985, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Buehring Family Foundation give grants?
Buehring Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Buehring Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of Buehring Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Buehring Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Buehring Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Buehring Family Foundation's EIN?
Buehring Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2836286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Buehring Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Buehring Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/buehring-family-foundation-morg_fdf9ba7eee0f473b811282d13affcf91
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