Private foundation · EIN 65-0317422 · Cincinnati, Ohio

Richard a Busemeyer Athiest 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: 7 grants paid, $560K total, median $15K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$560K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in OH
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
International Centre for Edtech Impact (wikit)Stavanger, NOpayment for setup of competition through WIKIT$267K
Unlocking CommunitiesChicago, ILempower local entrepreneurs with$260K
Stte FoundationEl Paso, TXProgram Support$25K
NogalesBogota, CONodo A hub linking educational contexts, decision-makers, and learning tools$15K
EnactusNew York, NYProgram Support$10K
Kkis IncFort Collins, COFirst Generation Peer-to-Peer College Guidance in the Rieviera Maya$8,450
Seed CommonsNew York, NYRepayment of grant funds awarded in prior year

By state: INTL 2 · Illinois 1 · Texas 1 · Colorado 1 · New York 2

About this foundation

Richard a Busemeyer Athiest Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, tax-exempt since 1992. 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 Richard a Busemeyer Athiest 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 Richard a Busemeyer Athiest Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $560K across 7 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Richard a Busemeyer Athiest Foundation Inc give?

INTL (2 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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