Private foundation · EIN 13-6043483 · Saddle River, New Jersey

Irving T Bush Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $25K total, median $5,000. 20% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$25K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NJ
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Belmont Child Care Association IncElmont, NYTo further the public charity purpose.$5,000
Chaminade Development FundMineola, NYTo further the public charity purpose.$5,000
Heartshare Human Services of New YorkBrooklyn, NYTo further the public charity purpose.$5,000
Usta FoundationPurchase, NYTo further the public charity purpose.$5,000
The Jewish Home Foundation of North Jersey IncRockleigh, NJTo further the public charity purpose.$5,000

By state: New York 4 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Irving T Bush Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Saddle River, New Jersey, administered in care of Edward J Walsh Jr, tax-exempt since 1964. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Irving T Bush Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Irving T Bush Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $25K across 5 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Irving T Bush Foundation Inc give?

New York (4 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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