Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust
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.
Key facts about Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust
- EIN
- 22-6395303
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,470,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $494,000
- Median grant
- $400,000
- Total assets
- $64,621,836
- Primary geography
- Florida (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Applications are accepted year-round. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust's 5 itemized 2024 grants were Florida (40%), Hawaii (20%) and Maryland (16%). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
How Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust gives
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
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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
5
-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.
Mission & Focus Areas
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
Grantmaking
Review Cycle
December 1 for an April meeting
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust serves all states within the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 5 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
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
| 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 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Florida Institute of Technology Inc ($1,000,000), Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum ($500,000), The Johns Hopkins University ($400,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INC Melbourne, FL | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,000,000 |
| PEARL HARBOR AVIATION MUSEUM Honolulu, HI | GENERAL OPERATING | $500,000 |
| THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY Baltimore, MD | GENERAL OPERATING | $400,000 |
| BUEHLER CHALLENGER SCIENCE CENTER FDN Paramus, NJ | GENERAL OPERATING | $300,000 |
| NATIONAL UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES Houston, TX | GENERAL OPERATING | $270,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. serves as Co-Trustee and administers the foundation.
Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George W. Weaver
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$87K (2020) → $155K (2024)
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$183K (2023) → $210K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Robert D. Boyle (2020–2022) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Wells Fargo Bank NA (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Wells Fargo Bank Private Bank (2020) — Trustee & Grant Administrator
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
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?
Applications are accepted year-round. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
What is Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust's EIN?
Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6395303. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.