Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable
Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable is a private foundation, based in Sarasota, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $444K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable at a glance
In short: Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable gave $444K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $89K), top state Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $443,608
- +241.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $88,722
- +241.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,762
- Total assets
- $3,415,584
- -6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Colorado College ($101K). Together the top 5 received $444K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 12 grants of 25 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable gives
- Giving grew 91% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 253% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2024) to $444K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $444K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable Gift | $100,762 |
| Midway University Midway, KY | Charitable Gift | $100,762 |
| Senior Friendship Centers Sarasota, FL | Charitable Gift | $100,762 |
| University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | Charitable Gift | $100,762 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Sarasota, FL | Charitable Gift | $40,560 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,415,584 | $1,298,187 | $536,180 | $443,608 | 5 | $536,180 | $1,206,249 | $211,790 |
| 2024 | $3,654,330 | $909,920 | $226,829 | $130,000 | 5 | $226,829 | $813,091 | $221,850 |
| 2023 | $3,247,148 | $242,321 | $321,690 | $234,000 | 5 | $321,690 | $154,631 | $216,150 |
| 2022 | $3,380,653 | $192,426 | $344,001 | $232,000 | 5 | $343,951 | $80,425 | $230,197 |
| 2021 | $3,557,341 | $467,318 | $339,913 | $235,000 | 5 | $339,913 | $362,405 | — |
| 2020 | $3,449,019 | $401,839 | $327,129 | $233,000 | 5 | — | $307,710 | $221,119 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable reported a distributable amount of $212K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William E. Gaylor III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $70K (2025)
William E. Gaylor Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$21K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $70K, to William E Gaylor III (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable
How much does Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable give each year?
Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable gave $444K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $130K across 5 grants.
What is Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable's typical grant size?
Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $100,762, and its average grant was $88,722, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable give grants?
Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable's top state is Kentucky, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (32%) and Colorado (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (2 grants).
Does Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Gift" (5 grants).
Who are Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable's largest grantees?
Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Colorado College ($100,762), Midway University ($100,762) and Senior Friendship Centers ($100,762), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable?
Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $536K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $212K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable's EIN?
Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6259550. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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