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The Lilly Christy Busch Hermann Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is The Organization. It holds total assets of $4.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. Total assets have grown from $3.4M in 2011 to $4.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Missouri and Florida. According to available records, The Lilly Christy Busch Hermann Charitable Foundation has made 664 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $168K in 2020 to $1M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $37K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 167 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Missouri, Florida, Michigan, which account for 72% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 24 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The Lilly Christy Busch Hermann Charitable Foundation reported 664 individual grants totaling $1.3 million between 2020 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $1,000. Half of those grants fell between $250 and $1,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $37,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $314,934 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in MO (327 of 664), followed by FL (88) and MI (63). In total the foundation's grantees span 24 states. Of its 172 distinct grantees, 64 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Great Rivers Habitat Alliance ($148,000), The Society Of The Four Arts ($96,000) and Missouri Botanical Garden ($65,000).
Computed from 664 individual grant records (2020–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 24 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 97 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Lilly Christy Busch Hermann Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 664 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MO, FL, MI.
The Lilly Christy Busch Hermann Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $1.3M across 664 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $37K.
The Lilly Christy Busch Hermann Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Organizations qualifying under 501(C)(3). No political donations.
The Lilly Christy Busch Hermann Charitable Foundation is headquartered in SAINT LOUIS, MO. While based in MO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 24 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert R Hermann Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carlota H Holton | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
664
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
167
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter'S Episcopal ChurchGeneral Support | St Louis, MO | $5K | 2022 |
| Great Rivers Habitat AllianceGeneral Support | St Louis, MO | $37K | 2022 |
| Cox Science Center And AquariumEvent Support: Annual Gala | West Palm Beach, FL | $13K | 2022 |
| Missouri Botanical GardenGeneral Support | St Louis, MO | $10K | 2022 |
| Variety The Children'S CharityAllocation: Hermann Endowment | St Louis, MO | $10K | 2022 |
| The Society Of The Four ArtsGeneral Support | Palm Beach, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| St Louis Art Museum FoundationGeneral Support | St Louis, MO | $10K | 2022 |
| Audubon Center At RiverlandsGeneral Support | West Alton, MO | $10K | 2022 |
| American RiversAmerican Rivers' Anglers Fund | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Preservation Foundation Of Palm BeachGeneral Support | Palm Beach, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| Missouri Conservation Heritage FoundationGeneral Support | Jefferson City, MO | $5K | 2022 |
| Bath & Tennis Club Historic Building FdnGeneral Support | Palm Beach, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Reproductive Health Services (Planned Parenthood)General Support | St Louis, MO | $5K | 2022 |
| The Church Of Bethesda By The SeaGeneral Support | Palm Beach, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Calvary Pentecostal TabernacleAllocation: Book Project | Ashland, VA | $5K | 2022 |