W Buehler Family Foundation
W Buehler Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Glendora, California. In its 2025 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $252,863, all listed as general operating support.
W Buehler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: W Buehler Family Foundation gave $253K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $252,863
- +152.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,072
- -57.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,455
- Total assets
- $1,902,476
- -7.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to W Buehler Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 402 N Marcile Ave, Glendora, CA 91741
Phone: (626) 482-5302
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who W Buehler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shepherds Pantry ($60K). Together the top 10 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 38 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California (38%), Iowa (30%), Wisconsin (21%), South Dakota (5%), and Nebraska (3%), with additional listed recipients in New Mexico, Texas, and Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How W Buehler Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 44% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $100K (2024) to $1.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $253K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherds Pantry Glendora, CA | general operating support | $60,000 |
| Shredding Hunger Kewaskum, WI | General Operating Support | $53,820 |
| The Kid Project Dyersville, IA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| City of Hope SF Duarte, CA | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Feeding South Dakota Siouz Falls, SD | Generaloperating Support | $13,455 |
| Food Bank of Iowa Des Monies, IA | Generaloperating Support | $13,455 |
| Ne Iowa Food Bank Waterloo, IA | General Operating Support | $13,455 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $6,939 |
| Food Bank of Lincoln Lincoln, NE | General Operating Support | $6,399 |
| Roadrunner Food Bank Albuquerque, NM | General Operating Support | $2,723 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,902,476 | $124,285 | $267,933 | $252,863 | 12 | $252,863 | $109,965 |
| 2024 | $2,046,124 | $118,829 | $117,957 | $100,000 | 2 | $100,000 | $102,358 |
| 2023 | $2,045,252 | $-131,517 | $1,686,185 | $1,663,317 | 7 | $1,663,317 | $55,112 |
| 2022 | $3,862,954 | $32,182 | $207,734 | $175,000 | 4 | $175,000 | $56,649 |
| 2021 | $4,038,506 | $255,131 | $310,490 | $274,240 | 13 | $274,240 | $255,131 |
| 2020 | $4,093,865 | $-244,308 | $262,472 | $228,050 | 14 | — | $98,994 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for food-related organizations. For example, Shepherds Pantry describes its mission as providing food, clothing, and other support services to families in need. Food Bank of Iowa says it receives, warehouses, and distributes salvageable food to nonprofit member agencies serving people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $252,863 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,195 to $60,000, with a median of $13,455. The largest awards were $60,000 to Shepherds Pantry in Glendora, California; $53,820 to Shredding Hunger in Kewaskum, Wisconsin; $50,000 to The Kid Project in Dyersville, Iowa; and $30,000 to City of Hope SF in Duarte, California. Each was listed as general operating support.
Other 2025 recipients included Feeding South Dakota ($13,455), Food Bank of Iowa ($13,455), NE Iowa Food Bank ($13,455), Los Angeles Regional Food Bank ($6,939), Food Bank of Lincoln ($6,399), Roadrunner Food Bank ($2,723), South Plains Food Bank ($1,422), and Harvesters Community Food Bank ($1,195).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wolfgang Buehler as President, Charles R. Atlas as CFO, and Andrea Buehler as Secretary.
W Buehler Family Foundation is led by Wolfgang Buehler, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wolfgang Buehler
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrea Buehler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles R. Atlas
CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 W Buehler Family Foundation
How much does W Buehler Family Foundation give each year?
W Buehler Family Foundation gave $253K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 2 grants.
What is W Buehler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
W Buehler Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $13,455, and its average grant was $21,072, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does W Buehler Family Foundation give grants?
W Buehler Family Foundation's top state is California, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Iowa (30%) and Wisconsin (21%).
Does W Buehler Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of W Buehler Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are W Buehler Family Foundation's largest grantees?
W Buehler Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Shepherds Pantry ($60,000), Shredding Hunger ($53,820) and The Kid Project ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is W Buehler Family Foundation?
W Buehler Family Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $124K.
What does W Buehler Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for food-related organizations. For example, Shepherds Pantry describes its mission as providing food, clothing, and other support services to families in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from W Buehler Family Foundation?
The foundation states 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 W Buehler Family Foundation's EIN?
W Buehler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4336783. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does W Buehler 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work W Buehler Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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