Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation
The Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. It supports charitable organizations, with 2024 grants going to organizations working in education, wildlife rehabilitation, health and hospice care, support for public safety personnel and families, and other areas.
Key facts about Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation
In short: Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation gave $210K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 26-3119946
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $210,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- Average grant
- $5,250
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (22 of 40, 2024)
- Total assets
- $2,716,477
- Primary geography
- California (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
-0.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$210K
-30.1% YoY
Grant Count
40
+5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-33.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $367K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 40 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for education, wildlife rehabilitation, hospice and health services, scholarships, conservation, sports, and assistance for police officers, firefighters, and polo players.
The University of San Diego describes its mission as advancing academic excellence to create a more inclusive, sustainable, and hopeful world. The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary says its primary mission is to rescue and rehabilitate sick or injured wildlife, with the goal of releasing healthy animals, and that it also provides environmental education. Hospice of Santa Barbara describes providing support to people facing life-threatening illness or grieving a death. The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara says it supports county students through college, graduate, and vocational school with information, advising, and scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $210,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $78,100, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grant was $78,100 to the University of San Diego for educational activities. Other notable grants included $15,000 to the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary for wildlife rehabilitation; $13,000 to the Santa Barbara County Firefighters Benevolent Fund to support firefighters and their families; and $10,000 each to Hospice of Santa Barbara, Calvary Chapel of Santa Barbara, Polo Players Support Group, and the St. Louis County Police Welfare Association.
How to Apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California organizations received 73% of grant dollars, followed by Florida at 15%, Missouri at 7%, Washington, DC, at 3%, and New York at 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $210K (2024) to $300K (2023). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $210K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of San Diego ($78K). Together the top 10 received $163K.
Grant Size Distribution
234 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 227 grants of 234 (97%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of San Diego San Diego, CA | To Support the Organization's Educational Activities. | $78,100 |
| The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Jupiter, FL | To support organizations mission in rehabilitation of injured wildlife. | $15,000 |
| Santa Barbara Count Firefighters Benevolent Found Santa Barbara, CA | To provide support for firefighters and families of firefighters. | $13,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | To care for anyone experiencing the impact of life-threatening illness or grieving the death of a loved one. | $10,000 |
| Calvary Chapel of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | To Provide Support to the Organization. | $10,000 |
| Polo Players Support Group Wellington, FL | To provide financial assistance to seriously injured or ill polo players and/or grooms. | $10,000 |
| St Louis County Police Welfare Association Clayton, MO | To provide a support alliance for members and their families in times of need. | $10,000 |
| California Rangeland Trust Sacramento, CA | To serve the land, people and wildlife by conserving California's working rangelands. | $6,000 |
| Polo Training Center Santa Barbara Carpinteria, CA | To support the growth of polo by operating and supporting programs for players at all levels. | $5,400 |
| Breast Cancer Resource Center of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | To support organization's mission to provide educational services for persons with breast cancer. | $5,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant total | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,716,477 | $319,456 | $342,935 | $210,000 | 40 |
| 2023 | $2,739,956 | $57,966 | $386,577 | $300,350 | 38 |
| 2022 | $3,068,567 | $86,303 | $382,239 | $283,450 | 54 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,716,477 | $2,739,956 | $3,068,567 |
| Revenue | $319,456 | $57,966 | $86,303 |
| Expenses | $342,935 | $386,577 | $382,239 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $299,918 | $360,994 | $353,320 |
| Net Investment Income | $266,439 | $223,937 | $82,879 |
| Distributable Amount | $367,497 | $320,477 | $327,963 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew D Busch as President & CEO, Kimberly Busch as Secretary, Lisa K Edwards as CFO, and Judith Crowell as Executive Director.
Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation is led by Andrew D. Busch, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew D. Busch
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Crowell
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
7 hrs/week
$20K (2022) → $20K (2024)
Kimberly Busch
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa K. Edwards
CFO
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $20K, to Judith Crowell (Executive Director).
Contact
Mailing address: 177 East Colorado Blvd Ste 800, Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: (626) 441-5111
Frequently asked questions about Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation
How much does Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation give each year?
Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation gave $210K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $300K across 38 grants.
What is Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,250, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation give grants?
Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (15%) and Missouri (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (10 grants), Carpinteria, CA (3 grants), San Diego, CA (2 grants) and Jupiter, FL (2 grants).
Does Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of San Diego ($78,100), The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary ($15,000) and Santa Barbara Count Firefighters Benevolent Found ($13,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation?
Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $300K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $367K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for education, wildlife rehabilitation, hospice and health services, scholarships, conservation, sports, and assistance for police officers, firefighters, and polo players. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation's EIN?
Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3119946. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kim and Andrew D Busch Family 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.
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