Private foundation · EIN 82-5058098 · St Augustine, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Buente Family 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: 3 grants paid, $75K total, median $25K. 33% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$75K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in FL
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNMedical research$30K
Center for Disaster PhilanthropyWashington, DCHelp survivors of humanitiarian emer$25K
United Way of St Johns CountySt Augustine, FLMobilize communities to advance comm$20K

By state: Minnesota 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Buente Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in St Augustine, Florida, administered in care of Frasco Caponlgro Wineman & Schelb, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Buente Family 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 Buente Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $75K across 3 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Buente Family Foundation Inc give?

Minnesota (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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