Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL EIN: 36-3001925

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.6M

-19.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.3M

-54.2% YoY

Grant Count

-36.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

-28.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation reported a distributable amount of $189K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's official purpose includes gifts, grants, or loans to other organizations and endowment fund or financial services. Primary funding areas include:

Arts and culture
Museums
Education
Health and medical care
Religion, with particular emphasis on Christianity and Protestantism
Human services
Environmental conservation and leadership development

Grantmaking

The foundation makes annual grants with typical award sizes ranging from $50,000 to $250,000. Recent grant activity shows:

Grant Range

**: Approximately $10,300

Average Grant

**: Approximately $10,300

Review Cycle

. The foundation's fiscal year ends in December.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations across the United States, with documented giving in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, and Washington, D.C. Major funding activity includes support in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, D.C., as well as smaller communities.

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $2.2M (58%)

California $1.1M (29%)

Virginia $168K (4%)

Wisconsin $123K (3%)

South Dakota $100K (3%)

New York $56K (1%)

District of Columbia $19K (1%)

Michigan $16K (0%)

+16 more states

Cities

AlexandriaAlhambraAnchorageArlingtonBeaver IslandBloomingtonBrookfieldBrooklynBurlingtonCedar FallCedar FallsCharlestonChicagoCrystal LakeDanburyDarienEast BrunswickEast JordanEast TroyElkhorn

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data (2024):

Total Assets: $4,578,629
Total Revenues: $148,693
Total Expenses: $1,289,696
Total Giving: $1,286,621

Prior Year Data (2023):

Total Assets: $5,719,632
Total Revenues: $7,438,991
Total Expenses: $2,820,000

The foundation maintains a rental investment program designed to produce income for charitable donations.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,578,629	$5,719,632	$1,101,374
Revenue	$148,693	$7,438,766	$513
Expenses	$1,289,696	$2,820,508	$1,592,457
Qualifying Distributions	$1,286,621	$2,807,701	$1,580,145
Net Investment Income	$148,693	$1,296,122	—
Distributable Amount	$188,530	$136,125	$67,251

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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Illinois Policy Institute ($250,000), Augustana University ($100,000), Carmelite Sisters Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
626 Landmark Foundation Chicago, IL	Operating Needs	$10,000
Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL	Operating Needs	$10,000
Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD	Operating Funds	$100,000
Barbara Sinatra Children's Center Rancho Mirage, CA	Operating Needs	$5,000
Beaver Island Christian Church Beaver Island, MI	Operating Needs	$500
Beaver Island District Library Beaver Island, MI	Operating Needs	$500
Beaver Island Historical Society Beaver Island, MI	Operating Needs	$500
Beaver Island Irish Heritage Group Beaver Island, MI	Operating Funds	$2,500
Beaver Island Rural Health Center Beaver Island, MI	Operating Needs	$500
Beaver Island Wildlife Club Beaver Island, MI	Operating Needs	$500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Dean L. Buntrock - Director and major donor
Rosemarie Buntrock - Director
Donovan A. Langford - Treasurer

None of the directors or treasurer receive compensation for their roles.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Dean L Buntrock	Director	—	—
Rosemarie Buntrock	Director	—	—
Donovan A Langford	Treasurer	—	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2023

The foundation has been notably active in supporting higher education, particularly Lutheran institutions. In 2023, Augustana University announced a $13.8 million gift from the Buntrock family in support of scholarships for students in ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) congregations. This represented the largest impact scholarship donation the university had received at that time.

Dean L. Buntrock, a 1955 graduate of St. Olaf College, was awarded the college's inaugural Founders Medal in recognition of his philanthropic contributions.

The foundation has also supported the Buntrock Scholars Program at Augustana University, which provides scholarships and connects students with campus ministry opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation fund?

The foundation's official purpose includes gifts, grants, or loans to other organizations and endowment fund or financial services. Primary funding areas include: • Arts and culture • Museums • Education • Health and medical care • Religion, with particular emphasis on Christianity and Protestantism • Human services • Environmental conservation and leadership development

How do I apply for a grant from Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation?

The foundation makes annual grants with typical award sizes ranging from $50,000 to $250,000. Recent grant activity shows: • **2024 Total Giving**: $1,286,621 across multiple grants • **Average Grant Size**: Approximately $10,300 • **Median Grant Size**: $1,000 • **Number of Grants**: 154 grants documented Recent notable grants include: • Illinois Policy Institute: $250,000 (Operating Needs) • Augustana University: $100,000 (Operating Funds) • Redeemer Lutheran Church: $100,000 (Operating Needs)

Where does Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation make grants?

What size grants does Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation award?

In 2024, Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation awarded 95 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation reported a distributable amount of $189K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation's EIN?

Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3001925. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.