The Buntrock Foundation for Leadership
Invitation OnlyOakbrook Terrace, Illinois · EIN 81-2443983 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$10.9M
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$1,000,000
Total assets$11.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $475,000 and $1,382,682.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
70% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Olaf College | Northfield, MN | Operating Needs | $2,500,000 |
| Barbara Sinatra Childrens Center | Rancho Mirage, CA | Operating Funds | $1,500,000 |
| Luther Seminary | St Paul, MN | Operating Needs | $1,382,682 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Operating Needs | $1,250,000 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America | Chicago, IL | Operating Needs | $1,143,850 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | Rancho Mirage, CA | Operating Funds | $1,000,000 |
| Chicagoland Lutheran Education Foundation | Bensenville, IL | Operating Needs | $807,215 |
| South Dakota Symphony Orchestra | Sioux Falls, SD | Operating Needs | $475,000 |
| Holy Family Ministries | Chicago, IL | Operating Needs | $450,000 |
| Augustana University | Sioux Falls, SD | Operating Needs | $345,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,853,747 | 10 |
| 2023 | $9,702,007 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541339349102499
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-2443983
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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