The Buettner Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 27-6795148
Foundation Overview
Based in Sioux Falls, SD, The Buettner Family Foundation has awarded 419 grants totaling $1,360,350 to organizations in Colorado, New York and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $200 to $55,000, with a median award of $1,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,360,350
Total Assets
$335,209
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
70
Median Grant
$1,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 11%
8 of 70 recipients (11%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Colorado
84% of all grants are concentrated in Colorado, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Colorado, funding concentrates in Colorado Springs (68%), Aspen (13%), Denver (9%).
Funding Trajectory
+73%
Strong 73% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + Education
Dual focus on general purposes (80%) and education, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Buettner Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shedd Aquarium | $55,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Colorado Springs Youth Symphony | $10,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Colorado Springs Philharmonic | $15,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Graland Country Day School | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mtns | $5,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Pikes Peak United Way | $4,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Gazette El Pomar Empty Stocking Fund | $4,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Care And Share | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Aspen Santa Fe Ballet | $2,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| World Food Program | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Epic | $6,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Kcme | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | $1,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Casa Of The Pikes Peak Region | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoo | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| University School Of Milwaukee | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Palmer Land Trust | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Krcc | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| John Austin Cheley Foundation | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| The Cultural Office Of The Pikes Peak Reg | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Pikes Peak Library District | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Colorado Springs Childrens Chorale | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Colorado Springs Conservatory | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Friends Of Caic | $300 | Evergreen, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Independence Pass Foundation | $300 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Mountain Rescue - Aspen Inc | $300 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Snowmass Wildcat Fire Prot Dist | $300 | Snowmass Village, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Aspen Music Festival And School | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Chamber Orchestra Of Colorado Springs | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $500 | Boulder, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Green Box Arts | $500 | Green Mountain Falls, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Galleries Of Contemporary Art | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Ormao Dance Company | $500 | Colorado Spings, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Shedd Aquarium | $55,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Colorado Springs Youth Symphony | $10,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Colorado Springs Philharmonic | $15,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Graland Country Day School | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mtns | $5,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Pikes Peak United Way | $4,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Gazette El Pomar Empty Stocking Fund | $4,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Care And Share | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Aspen Santa Fe Ballet | $2,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| World Food Program | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Epic | $6,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Kcme | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | $1,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Casa Of The Pikes Peak Region | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoo | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| University School Of Milwaukee | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Palmer Land Trust | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Krcc | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| John Austin Cheley Foundation | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| The Cultural Office Of The Pikes Peak Reg | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Pikes Peak Library District | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Colorado Springs Childrens Chorale | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Colorado Springs Conservatory | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Friends Of Caic | $300 | Evergreen, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Independence Pass Foundation | $300 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Mountain Rescue - Aspen Inc | $300 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Snowmass Wildcat Fire Prot Dist | $300 | Snowmass Village, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Aspen Music Festival And School | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Chamber Orchestra Of Colorado Springs | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $500 | Boulder, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Green Box Arts | $500 | Green Mountain Falls, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Galleries Of Contemporary Art | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Ormao Dance Company | $500 | Colorado Spings, CO, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Shedd Aquarium | $55,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Colorado Springs Youth Symphony | $20,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Colorado Springs Philharmonic | $15,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Graland Country Day School | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mtns | $5,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Theatreworks | $5,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Pikes Peak United Way | $4,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Gazette El Pomar Empty Stocking Fund | $4,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Care And Share | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Aspen Santa Fe Ballet | $2,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| World Food Program | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Epic | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Kcme | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | $1,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Casa Of The Pikes Peak Region | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoo | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| University School Of Milwaukee | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Palmer Land Trust | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Krcc | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| John Austin Cheley Foundation | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| The Cultural Office Of The Pikes Peak Reg | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Seed Peace | $1,000 | Carbondale, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Pikes Peak Library District | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Colorado Springs Childrens Chorale | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Roaring Fork Valley | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Colorado Springs Conservatory | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Friends Of Caic | $500 | Evergreen, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Independence Pass Foundation | $300 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Mountain Rescue - Aspen Inc | $300 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Snowmass Wildcat Fire Prot Dist | $300 | Snowmass Village, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Shedd Aquarium | $55,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Colorado Springs Youth Symphony | $20,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Colorado Springs Philharmonic | $15,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Graland Country Day School | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mtns | $5,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Theatreworks | $5,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Pikes Peak United Way | $4,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Gazette El Pomar Empty Stocking Fund | $4,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Care And Share | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Aspen Santa Fe Ballet | $2,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| World Food Program | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Epic | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Kcme | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | $1,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Casa Of The Pikes Peak Region | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoo | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| University School Of Milwaukee | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Palmer Land Trust | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Krcc | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| John Austin Cheley Foundation | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| The Cultural Office Of The Pikes Peak Reg | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Seed Peace | $1,000 | Carbondale, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Pikes Peak Library District | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Colorado Springs Childrens Chorale | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Roaring Fork Valley | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Colorado Springs Conservatory | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Friends Of Caic | $500 | Evergreen, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Independence Pass Foundation | $300 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Mountain Rescue - Aspen Inc | $300 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Snowmass Wildcat Fire Prot Dist | $300 | Snowmass Village, CO, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Care And Share | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Casa Of The Pikes Peak Region Inc | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Denver Academy | $7,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Graland Country Day School | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Roaring Fork Valley | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Independence Pass Foundation | $300 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Mountain Rescue-aspen Inc | $300 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Pikes Peak United Way | $4,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mtns | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| University School Of Milwaukee | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Gazette El Pomar Foundation | $4,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | $1,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Kcme For Jazz 935fm | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Colorado Springs Conservatory | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Palmer Land Trust | $1,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Krcc | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| John Austin Cheley Foundation | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Snowmass Wildcat Fire Protection | $300 | Snowmass Village, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Aspen Santa Fe Ballet | $1,500 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Shed Aquarium | $55,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| The Cultural Office Of Pikes Peak | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| World Food Program | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Colorado Springs Philharmonic | $30,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Seed Peace | $2,000 | Carbondale, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Colorado Springs Youth Symphony | $7,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Epic-november Concert | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Kcme | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Pikes Peak Library District | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Care And Share | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Casa Of The Pikes Peak Region Inc | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Denver Academy | $7,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Graland Country Day School | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Roaring Fork Valley | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Independence Pass Foundation | $300 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Mountain Rescue-aspen Inc | $300 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Pikes Peak United Way | $4,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mtns | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| University School Of Milwaukee | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Gazette El Pomar Foundation | $4,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | $1,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Kcme For Jazz 935fm | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Colorado Springs Conservatory | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Palmer Land Trust | $1,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Krcc | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| John Austin Cheley Foundation | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Snowmass Wildcat Fire Protection | $300 | Snowmass Village, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Aspen Santa Fe Ballet | $1,500 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Shed Aquarium | $55,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| The Cultural Office Of Pikes Peak | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| World Food Program | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Colorado Springs Philharmonic | $30,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Seed Peace | $2,000 | Carbondale, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Colorado Springs Youth Symphony | $7,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Epic-november Concert | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Kcme | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Pikes Peak Library District | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Aspen Historical Society | $300 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Care And Share | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Casa Of The Pikes Peak Region Inc | $1,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Concern Worldwide | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Denver Academy | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Discover Goodwill Center | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Graland Country Day School | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity Roaring Fork Valley | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Humane Society Of The Pikes Peak Region | $300 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Independence Pass Foundation | $300 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Mountain Rescue-aspen Inc | $300 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Pikes Peak United Way | $3,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mtns | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| University School Of Milwaukee | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Gazette El Pomar Foundation | $3,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | $1,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Kcme For Jazz 935fm | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Colorado Springs Conservatory | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Palmer Land Trust | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Krcc | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| John Austin Cheley Foundation | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Snowmass Wildcat Fire Protection | $300 | Snowmass Village, CO, US | General | 2021 |
| Aspen Santa Fe Ballet | $1,500 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Cscc | $1,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Shed Aquarium | $55,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| The Cultural Office Of Pikes Peak | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| The Place | $500 | Colorado Springs, CA, US | Gnereal Operating | 2021 |
| World Food Program | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Colorado Springs Philharmonic | $20,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General | 2021 |
| Pikes Peak Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General | 2021 |
| Seed Peace | $1,000 | Carbondale, CO, US | General | 2021 |
| The Arts Campus At Willits | $500 | Basalt, CO, US | General | 2021 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General | 2021 |
| Aspen Historical Society | $300 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Care And Share | $4,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Casa Of The Pikes Peak Region Inc | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Concern Worldwide | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Denver Academy | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Discover Goodwill Center | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Graland Country Day School | $7,500 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity Roaring Fork Valley | $300 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Humane Society Of The Pikes Peak Region | $300 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Independence Pass Foundation | $300 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Mountain Rescue-aspen Inc | $300 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Pikes Peak Library District Foundation | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Pikes Peak United Way | $3,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mtns | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| University School Of Milwaukee | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Gazette El Pomar Foundation | $3,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | $1,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Kcme For Jazz 935fm | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Colorado Springs Conservatory | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Palmer Land Trust | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Krcc | $1,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| John Austin Cheley Foundation | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Stablestrides | $500 | Elbert, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Snowmass Wildcat Fire Protection | $300 | Snowmass Village, CO, US | General | 2020 |
| Aspen Santa Fe Ballet | $4,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Cscc | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Shed Aquarium | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| The Cultural Office Of Pikes Peak | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| The Place | $300 | Colorado Springs, CA, US | Gnereal Operating | 2020 |
| World Food Program | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Aspen Historical Society | $300 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Care And Share | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Casa Of The Pikes Peak Region Inc | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra | $40,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Concern Worldwide | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Denver Academy | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Discover Goodwill Center | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Graland Country Day School | $5,500 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Habitat For Humanity Roaring Fork Valley | $300 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Humane Society Of The Pikes Peak Region | $300 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Independence Pass Foundation | $500 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Mountain Rescue-aspen Inc | $300 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Pikes Peak Library District Foundation | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Pikes Peak United Way | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mtns | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Shedd Aquarium | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| University School Of Milwaukee | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2019 |
| Gazette El Pomar Foundation | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| The Cultural Office Of The Pikes Peak Region | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Kcme For Jazz 935fm | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Colorado Springs Conservatory | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Palmer Land Trust | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Pikes Peak Habitat For Humanity | $300 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Krcc | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| John Austin Cheley Foundation | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Stablestrides | $500 | Elbert, CO, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Red Brick Center For The Arts | $200 | Aspen, CO, US | General | 2019 |
| Aspen Sante Fe Ballet | $3,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General | 2019 |
| Fine Arts Center - Curtain Call Society | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General | 2019 |
| Theatreworks | $5,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General | 2019 |
| Snowmass Wildcat Fire Protection | $300 | Snowmass Village, CO, US | General | 2019 |
| National Parks Conservation Associatio | $300 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2019 |
| Ormao Dance Company | $300 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General | 2019 |
| Tessa Of Colorado Springs | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General | 2019 |
| Aspen Historical Society | $300 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Care And Share | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Casa Of The Pikes Peak Region Inc | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center | $4,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra | $35,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Concern Worldwide | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Denver Academy | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Discover Goodwill Center | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Friends Of Co Springs Pioneer Museum | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Graland Country Day School | $3,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity Roaring Fork Valley | $300 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Humane Society Of The Pikes Peak Region | $300 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Independence Pass Foundation | $500 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Mountain Rescue-aspen Inc | $200 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Pikes Peak Library District Foundation | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Pikes Peak United Way | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mtns | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Shedd Aquarium | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| The Resource Exchange | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| University School Of Milwaukee | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| Gazette El Pomar Foundation | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| The Cultural Office Of The Pikes Peak Region | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Aspen Santa Fe Ballet | $3,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Kcme For Jazz 935fm | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Theatreworks | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Colorado Springs Conservatory | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Palmer Land Trust | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Pikes Peak Habitat For Humanity | $300 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Krcc | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation | $300 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Urban Peak Colorado Springs | $300 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $200 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| National Audubon Society | $200 | Littleton, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| John Austin Cheley Foundation | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Stablestrides | $500 | Elbert, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Downtown Ventures | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Audubon Rockies | $200 | Fort Collins, CO, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Aspen Historical Society | $200 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Care And Share | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Casa Of The Pikes Peak Region Inc | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra | $30,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Concern Worldwide | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Denver Academy | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Discover Goodwill Center | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Friends Of Co Springs Pioneer Museum | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Graland Country Day School | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity Roaring Fork Valley | $300 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Humane Society Of The Pikes Peak Region | $200 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Independence Pass Foundation | $500 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Mountain Rescue-aspen Inc | $200 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Pikes Peak Library District Foundation | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Pikes Peak United Way | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mtns | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Shedd Aquarium | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| The Red Brick | $200 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| The Resource Exchange | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| University School Of Milwaukee | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Gazette El Pomar Foundation | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| The Cultural Office Of The Pikes Peak Region | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Colorado Youth Symphony | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Aspen Santa Fe Ballet | $3,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Kcme For Jazz 935fm | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Theatreworks | $1,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Cu Foundation | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Colorado Springs Conservatory | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Palmer Land Trust | $300 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Pikes Peak Habitat For Humanity | $300 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Krcc | $250 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation | $200 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Urban Peak Colorado Springs | $200 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $200 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| National Audubon Society | $200 | Littleton, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| John Austin Cheley Foundation | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Aspen Historical Society | $200 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Care And Share | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Casa Of The Pikes Peak Region Inc | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society | $1,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Children's Literacy Center | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center | $5,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra | $30,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Concern Worldwide | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Denver Academy | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Discover Goodwill Center | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Fare | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Friends Of Co Springs Pioneer Museum | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Graland Country Day School | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Habitat For Humanity Roaring Fork Valley | $300 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Humane Society Of The Pikes Peak Region | $200 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Independence Pass Foundation | $500 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Mountain Rescue-aspen Inc | $200 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $5,500 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Pikes Peak Library District Foundation | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Pikes Peak United Way | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mtns | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Shedd Aquarium | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| The Red Brick | $200 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| The Resource Exchange | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| University School Of Milwaukee | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| Gazette El Pomar Foundation | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center | $200 | Elbert, CO, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| The Cultural Office Of The Pikes Peak Region | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operating | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Buettner Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 27-6795148 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 401 E 8TH STREET SUITE 303 Sioux Falls, SD 57103-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Buettner Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Alfred P Buettner |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Leigh S Buettner |
| Trustee | Corundum Trust Company Llc |
Forms 990-PF
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