Keith Busse Automotive and Classic Art Foundation Inc
Historical FunderFort Wayne, Indiana · EIN 47-2516944 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KEITH BUSSE |
|---|---|
| Address | 2730 Eggeman Road, Fort Wayne IN 46814 |
| Phone | 2609693550 |
| keith.busse@steeldynamics.com | |
| Form and materials | open |
| Deadlines | 123115 |
| Restrictions | none |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
22% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Kidney Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | Research and Treatment | $20,000 |
| Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams | Winona Lake, IN | Research and Education | $12,500 |
| Lift Them Up International | Midland, TX | Medical Bills | $10,000 |
| Trine University | Angola, IN | Educational Support | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| International House Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | fundraiser | $2,500 |
| YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | community | $1,500 |
| American Conerstone Inst | Washington, DC | Educational | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Fort Wayne, IN | Cancer | $500 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($26,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $89,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $81,250 | 9 |
| 2023 | $144,933 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610339349100426
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2516944
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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