The Bussmann Family Foundation
The Bussmann Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Guilford, Connecticut. It made 17 grants totaling $82,000 in 2025, all to recipients in Connecticut, including educational institutions and organizations serving people experiencing homelessness or other needs.
The Bussmann Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bussmann Family Foundation gave $82K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Connecticut. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $82,000
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,824
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $988,476
- +2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Bussmann Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 328, Guilford, CT 06437
Phone: (203) 488-2914
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bussmann Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Albertus Magnus College ($5K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 85 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bussmann Family Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 17 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2020) to $82K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT | General Use | $5,000 |
| All Saints Catholic Academy New Haven, CT | General Use | $5,000 |
| Anne E Fowler Foundation Inc Hamden, CT | General Use | $5,000 |
| Clifford Beers Clinic New Haven, CT | General Use | $5,000 |
| Columbus House New Haven, CT | General Use | $5,000 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang New Haven, CT | General Use | $5,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Enfield, CT | General Use | $5,000 |
| Mercy High School Middletown, CT | General Use | $5,000 |
| New Reach New Haven, CT | General Use | $5,000 |
| Notre Dame High School West Haven, CT | General Use | $5,000 |
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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 | $988,476 | $121,402 | $96,419 | $82,000 | 17 | $82,000 | $103,448 | $62,700 |
| 2024 | $963,446 | $95,429 | $96,009 | $81,500 | 17 | $83,000 | $83,588 | $55,624 |
| 2023 | $963,858 | $62,570 | $94,831 | $81,500 | 17 | $83,000 | $51,470 | $54,192 |
| 2022 | $996,173 | $88,329 | $81,735 | $66,500 | 17 | $67,500 | $75,154 | $62,779 |
| 2021 | $989,560 | $68,891 | $80,668 | $66,500 | 17 | — | $56,508 | $61,035 |
| 2020 | $1,001,523 | $83,319 | $74,845 | $61,500 | 17 | — | $72,095 | $54,360 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bussmann Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, New Reach describes its mission as promoting lasting independence for people affected by homelessness and poverty, while Columbus House says it serves people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk through outreach, shelter, and housing. St. Martin de Porres Academy describes itself as a tuition-free, extended-day school for underserved students from low-income families. Albertus Magnus College describes its purpose as providing higher education in the liberal arts and sciences.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $82,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $5,000, with a median of $5,000. The listed $5,000 grants included Albertus Magnus College, All Saints Catholic Academy, Anne E Fowler Foundation, Clifford Beers Clinic, Columbus House, Hole in the Wall Gang, Little Sisters of the Poor, Mercy High School, New Reach, Notre Dame High School, Our Lady of Grace Monestary, and St. Martin de Porres Academy. The Children’s Center and Youth Continuum also each received $5,000 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists George J Bussmann Jr as president and Robert Bussmann, John Bussmann Jr, and James Bussmann as directors.
The Bussmann Family Foundation is led by George J. Bussmann Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George J. Bussmann Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Bussmann
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Bussmann Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Bussmann
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marion Bussmann (2020–2023) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Bussmann Family Foundation
How much does The Bussmann Family Foundation give each year?
The Bussmann Family Foundation gave $82K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $82K across 17 grants.
What is The Bussmann Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bussmann Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,824, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bussmann Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Bussmann Family Foundation give grants?
The Bussmann Family Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Haven, CT (8 grants), Hamden, CT (3 grants) and Middletown, CT (2 grants).
Does The Bussmann Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of The Bussmann Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bussmann Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bussmann Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Albertus Magnus College ($5,000), All Saints Catholic Academy ($5,000) and Anne E Fowler Foundation Inc ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bussmann Family Foundation?
The Bussmann Family Foundation reported $988K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $82K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bussmann Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bussmann Family Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it 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 The Bussmann Family Foundation's EIN?
The Bussmann Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1587076. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Bussmann 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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