Debusk Foundation
Debusk Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $252K. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Debusk Foundation at a glance
In short: Debusk Foundation gave $252K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $252,200
- +13.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,440
- +35.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $6,758,152
- +6.1% vs 2023
- 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.
Who Debusk Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Debusk Enrichment Center of Texas ($151K). Together the top 5 received $252K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 28 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Debusk Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% 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 $223K (2023) to $275K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $252K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Debusk Enrichment Center of Texas Houston, TX | Education | $151,000 |
| Senior Decats Dallas, TX | Education | $37,000 |
| Decats Sugarland Houston, TX | Education | $25,000 |
| Baylor University Waco, TX | Education | $24,200 |
| Diocese of Austinpastoral Center Austin, TX | Education | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,758,152 | $1,525,393 | $326,869 | $252,200 | 5 | $310,828 | $1,513,636 | $304,524 |
| 2023 | $6,367,765 | $323,612 | $328,771 | $222,999 | 6 | $276,357 | $306,188 | $307,346 |
| 2022 | $6,429,144 | $1,377,073 | $477,650 | $275,000 | 5 | $330,947 | $1,230,370 | $305,518 |
| 2021 | $7,271,065 | $436,482 | $303,798 | $234,000 | 6 | $275,495 | $418,061 | $355,001 |
| 2020 | $7,146,777 | $1,048,016 | $318,736 | $236,500 | 6 | — | $1,016,473 | $319,535 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Debusk Foundation reported a distributable amount of $305K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Debusk Foundation is led by Miranda Bennett, President on every filing since 2020; 5 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Miranda Bennett
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Janette Boazman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
John Barone
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Rachel Robertson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $4K (2024)
Todd Kettler
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $4K (2024)
Keith Belcher
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: J. Michael Tibbals (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Kari Kolber (2020) — Secretary
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 $4K, to Todd Kettler (Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Debusk Foundation
How much does Debusk Foundation give each year?
Debusk Foundation gave $252K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $223K across 6 grants.
What is Debusk Foundation's typical grant size?
Debusk Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $50,440, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Debusk Foundation give grants?
Debusk Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does Debusk Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Debusk Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants).
Who are Debusk Foundation's largest grantees?
Debusk Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Debusk Enrichment Center of Texas ($151,000), Senior Decats ($37,000) and Decats Sugarland ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Debusk Foundation?
Debusk Foundation reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $311K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $305K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Debusk Foundation's EIN?
Debusk Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1671193. 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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