Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust

SAINT LOUIS, MO EIN: 22-6395303

The Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust is a private foundation established in 1984 in New Jersey and currently based in Saint Louis, Missouri. The trust operates as an independent foundation with a focused mission dedicated to advancing aviation science and technology through strategic philanthropic support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$64.6M

+16.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.5M

-10.7% YoY

Grant Count

-64.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$494K

+150.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust reported a distributable amount of $3.0M 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

Primary program areas include:

Aviation science and technology research and development
Aircraft improvement and innovation
Education in aviation-related fields

Grantmaking

Review Cycle

December 1 for an April meeting

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The trust serves all states within the United States.

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $3.9M (40%)

New Jersey $1.4M (15%)

Hawaii $1.4M (14%)

Texas $790K (8%)

Maryland $600K (6%)

Wisconsin $600K (6%)

Massachusetts $525K (5%)

Montana $160K (2%)

+6 more states

States

Alabama Connecticut Florida Georgia Hawaii Massachusetts Maryland Montana New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Texas Wisconsin

Cities

BaltimoreBillingsCambridgeDatona BeachDaytona BeachDentonFort LauderdaleFrederickFt LauderdaleGermantownHonoluluHoustonLakelandMaconMelbourneNew BrunswickNew YorkNorth WalesOrlandoOshkosh

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending November 2024:

Total assets: $64,621,836
Total giving: $2,470,000
Total revenues: $3,468,196
Total expenses: $3,127,556
Investment income and dividends: $1,260,087
Number of employees: 2

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$64,621,836	$55,463,465	$53,282,415
Revenue	$3,468,196	$1,722,667	$1,671,101
Expenses	$3,127,556	$3,327,418	$3,350,242
Qualifying Distributions	$2,735,705	$2,963,986	$3,016,526
Net Investment Income	$3,041,892	$1,388,794	$1,259,661
Distributable Amount	$2,986,762	$2,686,786	$2,805,285

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

36 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust

Foundation

Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Grant

EMIL BUEHLER PERPETUAL TRUST

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Florida Institute of Technology Inc ($1,000,000), Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum ($500,000), The Johns Hopkins University ($400,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY BALTIMORE, MD	GENERAL OPERATING	$400,000
BUEHLER CHALLENGER SCIENCE CENTER FDN PARAMUS, NJ	GENERAL OPERATING	$300,000
FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INC MELBOURNE, FL	GENERAL OPERATING	$1,000,000
NATIONAL UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES HOUSTON, TX	GENERAL OPERATING	$270,000
PEARL HARBOR AVIATION MUSEUM HONOLULU, HI	GENERAL OPERATING	$500,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. serves as Co-Trustee and administers the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
GEORGE W WEAVER	CO-TRUSTEE	5	$154,853
WELLS FARGO BANK N A	TRUSTEE	1	$209,605

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 505, Saint Louis, MO 63166-0505
Phone: 888-730-4933
Website: www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/buehler-perpetual-trust/
EIN: 22-6395303
Tax-exempt status: Since July 1987

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust fund?

The trust's mission is to provide funding to institutions, organizations, and foundations that carry forward the research and development of new and improved aircraft and promote the field of aviation science and technology. Primary program areas include: • Aviation science and technology research and development • Aircraft improvement and innovation • Education in aviation-related fields

How do I apply for a grant from Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $30,000 to $1,000,000 • Annual giving: $2,470,000 (as of most recent filing) **Application Process:** • Applications are accepted year-round • Annual application deadline: December 1 for an April meeting • Applicants receive automated email confirmation of submission **Eligibility Requirements:** • Organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code • Limited to U.S. public charities that carry…

Where does Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust make grants?

The trust serves all states within the United States.

What size grants does Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust award?

In 2024, Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust awarded 5 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $494K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust reported a distributable amount of $3.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.