Patricia and Albert C Buehler Jr

Foundation · Grantmaker KENILWORTH, IL EIN: 36-6046903

The Patricia and Albert C Buehler Jr Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Kenilworth, Illinois. Established in 1951, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has maintained tax-exempt status since August 1953.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$108K

+44.6% YoY

Grant Count

31

+10.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+30.6% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on:

  • Arts
  • Education
  • Health and human services
  • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking

Grantmaking

The foundation has demonstrated active grantmaking in recent years, including:

Average Grant

amount varies by funding cycle

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

  • Illinois
  • New York
  • Massachusetts

Grant Distribution by State

13states
+5 more states

Cities

AURORABEAVER ISLANDCAMBRIDGECHICAGODALLASEVANSTONFRANKFORTGLENCOEGOLFGREENCASTLEHAMILTONHANOVERHIGHLAND PARKIRVINGJOLIETKENILWORTHLIBERTY CORNERLIBERTYVILLEMILWAUKEENAPLES

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Data (2023-2024):

  • Total assets: $338,004
  • Total giving: $108,300
  • Annual revenue: $115,000 (2023)
  • Annual expenses: $99,300 (2023)
  • Total liabilities: $0 (2023)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
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Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$27K$54K$81K$108K25 grants202032 grants202137 grants202228 grants202331 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

URBAN INITIATIVES$25KCHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN$24KRAVINIA FESTIVAL ASSOCIA…$13KNORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY$12KNAPLES BOTANICAL GARDENS$8KST FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH$6KVILLAGE PRESBYTERIAN CHU…$5KROOM TO READ$5KDEPAUW UNIVERSITY$2KCENTER CHURCH$2K

Grant Size Distribution

153 grants across all recorded years

153<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Urban Initiatives ($25,000), Chicago Botanic Garden ($24,000), Ravinia Festival Association ($12,500).

RecipientPurposeAmount
URBAN INITIATIVES CHICAGO, ILEDUCATION$25,000
CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN GLENCOE, ILCULTURE/HISTORY$24,000
RAVINIA FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION HIGHLAND PARK, ILCULTURE/HISTORY$12,500
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY EVANSTON, ILEDUCATION$11,500
NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDENS NAPLES, FLCULTURE/HISTORY$7,500
ST FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH WILMETTE, ILEDUCATION$6,000
VILLAGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NORTHBROOK, ILRELIGION$5,100
ROOM TO READ SAN FRANCISCO, CAEDUCATION$5,000
DEPAUW UNIVERSITY GREENCASTLE, INEDUCATION$2,250
CENTER CHURCH LIBERTYVILLE, ILRELIGION$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
JOHN H BUEHLERPRESIDENT/TREASURER5
ALBERT C BUEHLER IIISECRETARY1
THOMAS M BUEHLERVICE-PRESIDENT/OFFICER1

Contact Information

Address: 118 Oxford Rd Kenilworth, IL 60043-1207

Telephone: 847-267-0100

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Patricia and Albert C Buehler Jr fund?

The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on: • Arts • Education • Health and human services • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking

How do I apply for a grant from Patricia and Albert C Buehler Jr?

**Grant Amounts:** • Typical awards range from $50 to $39,000 • Average grant amount varies by funding cycle **Recent Activity:** The foundation has demonstrated active grantmaking in recent years, including: • A $120,000 grant to the Northshore YMCA for new inclusive equipment and weight room floor repairs • Support for DePauw University's health and counseling center • Funding for the Northbrook Historical Society • Support for the Posse Foundation

Where does Patricia and Albert C Buehler Jr make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Illinois • New York • Massachusetts

What size grants does Patricia and Albert C Buehler Jr award?

In 2024, Patricia and Albert C Buehler Jr awarded 31 grants totaling $108K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Patricia and Albert C Buehler Jr's EIN?

Patricia and Albert C Buehler Jr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6046903. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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