The Charles a Buerger Foundationinc
The Charles a Buerger Foundationinc is a private foundation, based in Owings Mills, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $290K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $25K.
The Charles a Buerger Foundationinc at a glance
In short: The Charles a Buerger Foundationinc gave $13K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,000
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,167
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $289,918
- +9.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (54% 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 The Charles a Buerger Foundationinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Baltimore Symphony Orchestra ($3K). Together the top 6 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Charles a Buerger Foundationinc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2023) to $18K (2019). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Baltimore, MD | Public Arts Support | $3,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Cancer Care & Prevention | $2,000 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | Education Support | $2,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Medical Research Support | $2,000 |
| The Associated Jewish Community Fed Baltimore, MD | Support for Jewish Charities | $2,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation Dallas, TX | Cancer Research | $2,000 |
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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 | $289,918 | $24,930 | $19,107 | $13,000 | 6 | $13,000 | $24,930 | $13,189 |
| 2024 | $265,571 | $9,391 | $22,016 | $13,500 | 6 | $13,500 | $9,391 | $12,446 |
| 2023 | $237,287 | $15,189 | $16,140 | $10,500 | 6 | $10,500 | $15,189 | $10,874 |
| 2022 | $210,478 | $2,073 | $21,270 | $13,000 | 6 | $13,000 | $2,752 | $11,744 |
| 2021 | $286,317 | $11,324 | $10,800 | $10,800 | 3 | $10,800 | $10,924 | $12,933 |
| 2020 | $237,784 | $18,973 | — | — | — | — | $18,973 | $9,932 |
| 2019 | $207,676 | $9,696 | $20,975 | $17,800 | 4 | — | $9,696 | $10,281 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charles a Buerger Foundationinc reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Charles a Buerger Foundationinc is led by Ronnie L. Buerger, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronnie L. Buerger
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew A. Buerger
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony T. Hawkins
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle A. Bunting
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren A. Holub
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan K. Guben
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John W. Beckley
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin A. Buerger
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Charles a Buerger Foundationinc
How much does The Charles a Buerger Foundationinc give each year?
The Charles a Buerger Foundationinc gave $13K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 6 grants.
What is The Charles a Buerger Foundationinc's typical grant size?
The Charles a Buerger Foundationinc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,167, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Charles a Buerger Foundationinc give grants?
The Charles a Buerger Foundationinc gives mostly in Maryland: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (15%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (3 grants).
Does The Charles a Buerger Foundationinc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Charles a Buerger Foundationinc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Charles a Buerger Foundationinc's largest grantees?
The Charles a Buerger Foundationinc's largest 2025 grantees include Baltimore Symphony Orchestra ($3,000), Dana Farber Cancer Institute ($2,000) and Syracuse University ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Charles a Buerger Foundationinc?
The Charles a Buerger Foundationinc reported $290K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (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 is The Charles a Buerger Foundationinc's EIN?
The Charles a Buerger Foundationinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2037182. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 5, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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