Private foundation · EIN 81-2443983 · Oakbrook Ter, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Buntrock Foundation for Leadership

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $11M total, median $1.1M. 30% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$11M
Median grant
$1.1M
Stays in IL
30%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Saint Olaf CollegeNorthfield, MNOperating Needs$2.5M
Barbara Sinatra Childrens CenterRancho Mirage, CAOperating Funds$1.5M
Luther SeminarySt Paul, MNOperating Needs$1.4M
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZOperating Needs$1.3M
Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChicago, ILOperating Needs$1.1M
Eisenhower Health FoundationRancho Mirage, CAOperating Funds$1.0M
Chicagoland Lutheran Education FoundationBensenville, ILOperating Needs$807K
South Dakota Symphony OrchestraSioux Falls, SDOperating Needs$475K
Holy Family MinistriesChicago, ILOperating Needs$450K
Augustana UniversitySioux Falls, SDOperating Needs$345K

By state: Minnesota 2 · California 2 · Illinois 3 · Arizona 1 · South Dakota 2

About this foundation

Buntrock Foundation for Leadership is a private grantmaking foundation in Oakbrook Ter, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Buntrock Foundation for Leadership accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Buntrock Foundation for Leadership give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $11M across 10 grants, a median of $1.1M.

Where does Buntrock Foundation for Leadership give?

Minnesota (2 grants), California (2 grants), Illinois (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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