The Irving T Bush Foundationinc
The Irving T Bush Foundationinc is a private foundation, based in Saddle River, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $134K.
The Irving T Bush Foundationinc at a glance
In short: The Irving T Bush Foundationinc gave $25K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- -60.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -60.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,539,489
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (80% 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 Irving T Bush Foundationinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Belmont Child Care Association Inc ($5K). Together the top 5 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Irving T Bush Foundationinc gives
- Giving fell 73% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 24% 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 $10K (2023) to $146K (2019). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Child Care Association Inc Elmont, NY | To Further the Public Charity Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Chaminade Development Fund Mineola, NY | To Further the Public Charity Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Heartshare Human Services of New York Brooklyn, NY | To Further the Public Charity Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Usta Foundation Purchase, NY | To Further the Public Charity Purpose. | $5,000 |
| The Jewish Home Foundation of North Jersey Inc Rockleigh, NJ | To Further the Public Charity Purpose. | $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 | $1,539,489 | $171,769 | $69,610 | $25,000 | 5 | $33,483 | $134,469 | $137,427 |
| 2024 | $1,422,979 | $123,010 | $110,689 | $62,500 | 5 | $71,445 | $87,372 | $123,194 |
| 2023 | $1,410,658 | $156,155 | $55,324 | $10,000 | 1 | $20,216 | $120,916 | $102,708 |
| 2022 | $1,286,227 | $111,788 | $143,369 | $92,500 | 11 | $105,750 | $73,007 | $102,157 |
| 2021 | $1,317,808 | $53,803 | $129,256 | $112,500 | 14 | $116,188 | $42,032 | $47,457 |
| 2019 | $1,478,110 | $163,500 | $188,937 | $145,500 | 22 | — | $131,400 | $98,187 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Irving T Bush Foundationinc reported a distributable amount of $137K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Irving T Bush Foundationinc is led by Thomas F. Walsh, Director & President on every filing since 2019; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas F. Walsh
Director & President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$8K (2019) → $9K (2025)
Edward J. Walsh Jr. Esq.
Director, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$8K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Evan Steele
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$8K (2022) → $9K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Louella Silberberg (2019) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $9K, to Thomas F Walsh (Director and President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Irving T Bush Foundationinc
How much does The Irving T Bush Foundationinc give each year?
The Irving T Bush Foundationinc gave $25K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $63K across 5 grants.
What is The Irving T Bush Foundationinc's typical grant size?
The Irving T Bush Foundationinc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Irving T Bush Foundationinc give grants?
The Irving T Bush Foundationinc gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (20%).
Does The Irving T Bush Foundationinc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Irving T Bush Foundationinc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Public Charity Purpose." (5 grants).
Who are The Irving T Bush Foundationinc's largest grantees?
The Irving T Bush Foundationinc's largest 2025 grantees include Belmont Child Care Association Inc ($5,000), Chaminade Development Fund ($5,000) and Heartshare Human Services of New York ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Irving T Bush Foundationinc?
The Irving T Bush Foundationinc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $137K (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 Irving T Bush Foundationinc's EIN?
The Irving T Bush Foundationinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6043483. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 13, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 26, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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