Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust
Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. It supports charitable organizations through grants, including organizations working in education, the arts, health care, veterans’ services, animal care, and public parks.
Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust gave $1.1M across 45 grants in 2023 (avg $24K), mostly in Missouri. 20% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,082,500
- -1.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 45
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $24,056
- -1.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $21,789,590
- -1.9% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (9 of 45, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (50% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 410 Dielman Road, Saint Louis, MO 63132-4307
Phone: (314) 369-8155
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Landon School ($150K). Together the top 10 received $586K.
Grant Size Distribution
177 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 158 grants of 177 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, Missouri recipients received 50% of grant dollars, Maryland recipients 20%, Michigan recipients 14%, Florida recipients 7%, and Massachusetts recipients 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 9 of 45 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 80% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+2%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2020) to $1.1M (2022). In 2023 it made 45 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Landon School Bethesda, MD | Unrestricted General Support | $150,000 |
| Center of Creative Arts Saint Louis, MO | Unrestricted General Support | $122,500 |
| McLaren Northern Michigan Petoskey, MI | Unrestricted General Support | $65,000 |
| Harbor Springs Area Historical Society Harbor Springs, MI | Unrestricted General Support | $50,000 |
| City Academy Saint Louis, MO | Unrestricted General Support | $40,000 |
| St Louis Childrens Hospital Saint Louis, MO | Unrestricted General Support | $35,000 |
| Marygrove Florissant, MO | Unrestricted General Support | $33,000 |
| Little Traverse Bay Humane Society Harbor Springs, MI | Unrestricted General Support | $30,000 |
| Missouri Veterans Endeavor Saint Louis, MO | Unrestricted General Support | $30,000 |
| St Louis Chapter of Red Cross Saint Louis, MO | Unrestricted General Support | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $21,789,590 | $818,920 | $1,253,837 | $1,082,500 | 45 | $1,114,500 | $679,613 | $1,100,419 |
| 2022 | $22,213,534 | $818,901 | $1,330,530 | $1,100,000 | 45 | $1,132,000 | $675,371 | $1,137,355 |
| 2021 | $22,725,163 | $3,020,308 | $1,276,588 | $1,094,500 | 43 | $1,126,500 | $2,870,220 | $1,254,282 |
| 2020 | $20,989,442 | $188,850 | $1,222,826 | $1,057,500 | 44 | — | $103,341 | $1,047,730 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2023 grantees include Landon School, whose mission is to support the ethical, intellectual, and personal development of boys; Center of Creative Arts, which describes its mission as enriching lives and building community through the arts; and McLaren Northern Michigan, whose parent organization says it seeks to provide health care defined by quality outcomes and cost.
Other 2023 recipients include City Academy, which says it transforms children, families, and the community through education; Missouri Veterans Endeavor, which provides supportive services and housing for veterans and their families; and Little Traverse Bay Humane Society, which serves pets and the people who love them with care. KIPP St. Louis describes its mission as helping students develop the character and academic skills to succeed in high school and college, while Forest Park Forever works with the City of St. Louis to restore, maintain, and sustain Forest Park.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the Trust made 45 grants totaling $1,082,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $150,000, with a median of $15,000. Among the largest were $150,000 to Landon School, $122,500 to Center of Creative Arts, and $65,000 to McLaren Northern Michigan. The listed largest grants were for unrestricted general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Susan Werner and Richard Kobush as co-trustees.
Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Richard Kobush
Co Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $40K (2023)
Susan Werner
Co Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $40K (2023)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $40K, to Susan Werner (Co Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust
How much does Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust give each year?
Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust gave $1.1M across 45 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $1.1M across 45 grants.
What is Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust's median grant in 2023 was $15,000, and its average grant was $24,056, across 45 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust that year got $27K on average.
Where does Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust give grants?
Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust gives mostly in Missouri: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (20%) and Michigan (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (24 grants), Harbor Springs, MI (3 grants) and Coral Gables, FL (2 grants).
Does Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust's largest 2023 grantees include Landon School ($150,000), Center of Creative Arts ($122,500) and McLaren Northern Michigan ($65,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust?
Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust reported $21.8M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust?
The Trust 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 Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust's EIN?
Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2566918. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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