Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc
Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Evansville, Indiana. In 2025, it reported 43 grants totaling $301,970, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Indiana.
Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc gave $302K across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Indiana. 51% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $301,970
- +82.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- +48.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,023
- +23.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,798,998
- +13.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 51% first-time grantees (22 of 43, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2905 Bayard Park Drive, Evansville, IN 47714
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Southern Indiana Foun ($81K). Together the top 10 received $276K.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 159 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana. The reported shares for Kentucky and the District of Columbia were 0% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
51%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 22 of 43 grantees (51%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 136% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 123% 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 $128K (2022) to $302K (2025). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $302K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Indiana Foun Evansville, IN | scholarship fund | $80,500 |
| University of Evansville Evansville, IN | capital campaign | $80,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Reitz Memorial High School Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $37,500 |
| Impact Evansville Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $8,000 |
| Ascension St Vincent Evansville Fou Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $7,800 |
| EVSC Foundation Inc Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $5,000 |
| YWCA of Evansville Inc Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $3,100 |
| Joshua Academy Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $2,400 |
| River City Pride Inc Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $2,000 |
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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 | $2,798,998 | $700,540 | $368,638 | $301,970 | 43 | $364,917 | $630,849 | $296,520 |
| 2024 | $2,467,137 | $317,851 | $225,965 | $165,560 | 29 | $222,695 | $253,633 | $268,475 |
| 2023 | $2,369,899 | $346,794 | $286,037 | $236,285 | 34 | $284,037 | $290,760 | $221,194 |
| 2022 | $2,323,643 | $138,998 | $175,344 | $127,750 | 21 | $175,124 | $88,319 | $209,132 |
| 2021 | $2,360,093 | $286,480 | $350,274 | $295,935 | 32 | $346,274 | $148,471 | $225,367 |
| 2020 | $2,424,005 | $458,625 | $174,897 | $131,285 | 26 | — | $161,460 | $171,641 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $297K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for scholarship and capital-campaign purposes, as well as general operating expenses. Grantees describe a range of activities: the University of Evansville says it empowers students to think critically, act bravely, and serve responsibly; Impact Evansville describes work involving fresh produce, food rescue, a shared commercial kitchen, and neighborhood revitalization; and the EVSC Foundation says it works to enhance educational opportunities and student success. Other 2025 recipients include schools, a medical-center auxiliary, a children’s charity, and a land-conservation organization.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 43 grants totaling $301,970. Grants ranged from $100 to $80,500, with a median of $1,000.
The largest grants included $80,500 to the University of Southern Indiana Foundation for a scholarship fund; $80,000 to the University of Evansville for a capital campaign; $50,000 to the University of Notre Dame for a capital campaign; and $37,500 to Reitz Memorial High School for general operating expenses. Other grants included $8,000 to Impact Evansville, $5,000 to the EVSC Foundation, $2,400 to Joshua Academy, and $2,000 to River City Pride, each for general operating expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wilfred C Bussing III as President, Marie A Bussing as Vice President, and Katherine K Bussing as Secretary-Treasurer.
Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc is led by Wilfred C Bussing III, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wilfred C Bussing III
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine K Bussing
Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marie A Bussing
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc
How much does Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc give each year?
Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc gave $302K across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $166K across 29 grants.
What is Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $7,023, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc give grants?
Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Evansville, IN (32 grants) and Newburgh, IN (3 grants).
Does Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of Southern Indiana Foun ($80,500), University of Evansville ($80,000) and University of Notre Dame ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc?
Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $365K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $297K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for scholarship and capital-campaign purposes, as well as general operating expenses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1780862. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bussing-koch-foundation-inc-morg_3151c763002941d1a67366c981b2a083
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