LAVERN T BUSSE & AUDREY BUSSE FOUNDATION
Cedar Rapids, IA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
75-2342746
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Lavern T Busse & Audrey Busse Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $2.8 million in grants paid to 71 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE CORRIDOR
$2.1M
17%
MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY
$1.1M
9%
STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION
$789.6K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LAVERN T BUSSE & AUDREY BUSSE FOUNDATION?
No. LAVERN T BUSSE & AUDREY BUSSE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LAVERN T BUSSE & AUDREY BUSSE FOUNDATION give?
LAVERN T BUSSE & AUDREY BUSSE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Arizona, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are LAVERN T BUSSE & AUDREY BUSSE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LAVERN T BUSSE & AUDREY BUSSE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LAVERN T BUSSE & AUDREY BUSSE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LAVERN T BUSSE & AUDREY BUSSE FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LAVERN T BUSSE & AUDREY BUSSE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LAVERN T BUSSE & AUDREY BUSSE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE CORRIDOR, MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY, and STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LAVERN T BUSSE & AUDREY BUSSE FOUNDATION?
LAVERN T BUSSE & AUDREY BUSSE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.