Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation
The GA JR and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. Its 2020 filing reports grants to charitable and educational organizations, scholarship recipients, and other organizations; the most recent filing on record is for 2020, with nothing filed since. The foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation gave $877K across 17 grants in 2020 (avg $52K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $877,232
- Grants made (2020)
- 17
- Average grant
- $51,602
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $14,583,885
- Primary geography
- Missouri (98% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7700 Forsyth Blvd No 1800, St Louis, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 342-4145
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was George Warren Brown School of Social Work ($768K). Together the top 10 received $865K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 17 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 1% to New Jersey, and less than 1% each to Oregon, Ohio, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 17 grants totaling $877K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George Warren Brown School of Social Work St. Louis, MO | Educational | $768,000 |
| Washington University School of Law St. Louis, MO | Charitable/ Educational | $52,782 |
| Webster University Scholarships St. Louis, MO | Scholarship | $12,600 |
| St Louis Metropolitan Violin Education Association St. Louis, MO | Charitable/Educational | $5,000 |
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | Scholarship | $4,450 |
| St Louis Metropolitan Violin Education Association St. Louis, MO | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Brendan's Friday Backpack Inc St. Louis, MO | Charitable | $3,500 |
| St Vincent De Paul Society St. Louis, MO | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital St. Louis, MO | Medical | $3,500 |
| Duo St. Louis, MO | Charitable | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $14,583,885 | $794,504 | $1,045,383 | $877,232 | 17 | $659,139 | $342,133 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $342K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included educational, scholarship, charitable, and medical purposes. Among its grantees, the Wildlife Rescue Center says it rehabilitates injured, sick, and orphaned native wildlife and releases healthy animals, and provides educational outreach on environmental awareness and wildlife protection. Princeton University describes its mission as research, education, and general activities.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $877,232. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $768,000, with a median of $3,500.
The largest reported grants included $768,000 to George Warren Brown School of Social Work for educational purposes, $52,782 to Washington University School of Law for charitable and educational purposes, and $12,600 to Webster University Scholarships. Other grants included $5,000 to St. Louis Metropolitan Violin Education Association, $4,450 to Princeton University for a scholarship, and $3,500 each to Brendan’s Friday Backpack, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, DUO, National Indian Child Welfare Association Grant, and Missouri Wildlife Rescue Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees listed on the 2020 filing were Dr. Amy Locklear Hertel, Theodore A. Buder, Scott Hunt, Reverend Robert Dorhauer, Dr. Shanti K. Khinduka, Theresa Buder Clark, and Blake Buder.
Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation's 2020 filing lists 7 officers; all 7 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Amy Locklear Hertel
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2020)
Blake Buder
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2020)
Reverend Robert Dorhauer
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2020)
Scott Hunt
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2020)
Shanti K. Khinduka
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2020)
Theodore A. Buder
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2020)
Theresa Buder Clark
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2020)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $2K, to Dr Amy Locklear Hertel (Trustee). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation
How much does Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation give each year?
Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation gave $877K across 17 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $3,500, and its average grant was $51,602, across 17 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation give grants?
Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (11 grants).
Does Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (7 grants), "Charitable" (5 grants) and "Charitable/ Educational" (3 grants).
Who are Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include George Warren Brown School of Social Work ($768,000), Washington University School of Law ($52,782) and Webster University Scholarships ($12,600), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation?
Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation reported $14.6M in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $795K.
What does Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included educational, scholarship, charitable, and medical purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $342K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1582356. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Ga Jr and Kathryn M Buder Charitable Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 30, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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