Timothy and Margaret Busch Family
Timothy and Margaret Busch Family is a private foundation, based in Pittsford, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $53K. Net investment income was $57K.
Timothy and Margaret Busch Family at a glance
In short: Timothy and Margaret Busch Family gave $53K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,882
- +16.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,814
- +16.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,248,698
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Timothy and Margaret Busch Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ohio University Foundation ($36K across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Timothy and Margaret Busch Family gives
- Giving grew 123% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 129% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2021) to $77K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio University Foundation Athens, OH | General Support | $25,000 |
| Ohio University Foundation Athens, OH | General Support | $10,882 |
| Saints Place Pittsford, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Csat Foundation Buffalo, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Broadway Dreams Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Broadway Dreams Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,248,698 | $66,646 | $87,270 | $52,882 | 6 | $82,643 | $57,338 | $63,967 |
| 2023 | $1,278,446 | $25,338 | $82,698 | $45,400 | 6 | $76,309 | $30,734 | $60,571 |
| 2022 | $1,332,738 | $-2,722 | $145,478 | $76,500 | 12 | $107,812 | $24,236 | $65,340 |
| 2021 | $1,493,291 | $1,516,821 | $36,024 | $23,750 | 4 | $33,750 | $1,508,047 | $6,009 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Timothy and Margaret Busch Family reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Timothy and Margaret Busch Family is led by Timothy C. Busch, President on every filing since 2021; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy C. Busch
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Busch
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $11K (2024)
Benjamin C. Busch
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $12K (2024)
John R. Cinquino
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3.5 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $6K (2024)
Margaret L. Busch
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Benjamin C Busch (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Timothy and Margaret Busch Family
How much does Timothy and Margaret Busch Family give each year?
Timothy and Margaret Busch Family gave $53K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 6 grants.
What is Timothy and Margaret Busch Family's typical grant size?
Timothy and Margaret Busch Family's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,814, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Timothy and Margaret Busch Family give grants?
Timothy and Margaret Busch Family gives mostly in Ohio: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Athens, OH (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Timothy and Margaret Busch Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Timothy and Margaret Busch Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Timothy and Margaret Busch Family's largest grantees?
Timothy and Margaret Busch Family's largest 2024 grantees include Ohio University Foundation ($35,882 across 2 grants), Broadway Dreams Foundation ($7,000 across 2 grants) and Saints Place ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Timothy and Margaret Busch Family?
Timothy and Margaret Busch Family reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Timothy and Margaret Busch Family's EIN?
Timothy and Margaret Busch Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2044217. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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