Bujake Foundation

Private foundation Louisville, KY EIN: 61-1359152

Bujake Foundation is a private foundation, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it made $2K in qualifying distributions.

Bujake Foundation at a glance

Qualifying distributions (2023)
$2,126
+110.1% vs 2022
Expenses (2023)
$2,126
+110.1% vs 2022
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsExpensesQualifying DistributionsDistributable Amount
2023—$2,126$2,126$47
2022$2,127$1,012$1,012$144
2021$3,138$210$210$160
2020$3,348——$165

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bujake Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Bujake Foundation is led by Gail C. Bujake, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • Gail C. Bujake

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Bujake Foundation

How much is Bujake Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Bujake Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Bujake Foundation's EIN?

Bujake Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1359152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023

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