Leo R Buder Foundation Trust
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 436023142 · Private foundation
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Leo R Buder Foundation Trust has awarded $5.7M across 180 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to The Salvation Army. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Leo R Buder Foundation Trust funds
Leo R Buder Foundation Trust's giving carries a documented focus on early childhood education, education, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, men boys, women girls, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Hoffman Est, IL | $77K | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Hoffman Est, IL | $74K | 2025 |
| The Salvation Army UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Hoffman Est, IL | $73K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Leo R Buder Foundation Trust
Leo R Buder Foundation Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Leo R Buder Foundation Trust
- Does Leo R Buder Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
- Leo R Buder Foundation Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Leo R Buder Foundation Trust fund?
- Leo R Buder Foundation Trust's grants focus on early childhood education. Example recipients include The Salvation Army. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Leo R Buder Foundation Trust give in grants?
- Leo R Buder Foundation Trust reported $1.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.7M over 180 grants.
- Where is Leo R Buder Foundation Trust located?
- Leo R Buder Foundation Trust is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 436023142.
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