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Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust at a glance

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Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust

Its FY2024 filing reports that it accepted unsolicited grant applications.

$2.5M
Granted FY2024still arriving
5
Grants FY2024still arriving
5
States reached
$1.0M
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
05Through PlinthRead
01What it funds
0183% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2017 to 2024.

Education$7.9MArts & Culture$2.9MScience & Tech$2.0MPublic Benefit$690kEmployment$300kPublic Safety & Disaster$50kRecreation & Sports$30kOther$0
02FY2024 · 5 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

$400,000
Median grant
5
States reached
$65M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INC$1,000,000
PEARL HARBOR AVIATION MUSEUM$500,000
THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY$400,000
BUEHLER CHALLENGER SCIENCE CENTER FDN$300,000
NATIONAL UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES$270,000
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

show:

Dollar for dollar, its grants (FY17–24) land where the poverty rate runs at 11%, against an area that typically sits at 10%. 44% of its dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Its grants spread fairly evenly across need levels.

area typical 10%MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: $500k → 8%University of Massachusetts: $400k → 12%ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE: $160k → 9%PEARL HARBOR AVIATION MUSEUM: $500k → 9%NY Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum Fd: $100k → 17%UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS FOUNDATION INC: $100k → 8%NATIONAL UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES: $270k → 16%FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INC: $1.0M → 10%EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL: $500k → 12%UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION: $250k → 13%Broward Community College: $625k → 13%Aerospace Center for Excellence: $125k → 16%Naval Aviation Museum Fnd: $50k → 16%Univ Of Alabama: $50k → 17%CONNECTICUT AERONAUTICAL HISTORICAL ASSO: $50k → 11%MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATI: $105k → 23%WOMEN IN AVIATION INTERNATIONAL: $50k → 14%Ohio Historical Society: $50k → 15%Buehler Challenger Scien: $450k → 7%Rutgers University: $250k → 8%Airline Owners Pilot Assn: $150k → 6%THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY: $400k → 19%PEARL HARBOR AVIATION MUSEUM: $500k → 9%INTREPID MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC: $100k → 17%NATIONAL UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES: $270k → 16%Florida Institute of Technolog: $500k → 10%Embry Riddle University: $500k → 12%Broward Community College: $500k → 13%Buehler Challenger Scien: $350k → 7%Airline Owners Pilot Assn: $150k → 6%Pacific Aviation: $500k → 9%NATIONAL UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES: $150k → 16%FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INC: $500k → 10%Broward Community College: $500k → 13%BUEHLER CHALLENGER SCIENCE CENTER FDN: $300k → 7%Pacific Aviation: $400k → 9%Florida Institute of Technolog: $500k → 10%BROWARD COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC: $150k → 13%BUEHLER CHALLENGER SCIENCE CENTER FDN: $300k → 7%Pacific Aviation: $400k → 9%Florida Institute of Technolog: $500k → 10%Museum of Discovery: $600k → 13%BUEHLER CHALLENGER SCIENCE CENTER FDN: $300k → 7%MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE INC: $400k → 13%Buehler Challenger Scien: $300k → 7%Museum of Discovery: $400k → 13%Buehler Challenger Scien: $200k → 7%MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE INC: $400k → 13%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

MT
WI
NY
MA
OH
PA
NJ
CT
MD
HI
AL
GA
TX
FL
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

78%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$13M · 11 repeat orgs$3.5M to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +26% since the first grant, against +7% for those funded once.

11 repeat relationships: 4 still active in FY2024, 7 since wound down; 1 grantees were first funded in FY2024 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

11
21

Total granted

$13M
$3.1M

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+26%
+7%

Still filing today

36%
67%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2024, 84% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $400k went to new ones.

50%100%’17’18’19’20’22’23’24
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’17’18’19’20’22’23’24
EducationArts & CulturePhilanthropyPublic Safety & DisasterRecreation & SportsOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • FI
    FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INC
    5× · 2017–2024 · $3.0M · revenue +27%
  • MO
    MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE INC
    2× · 2022–2023 · $800k · revenue +26%
  • EA
    EAA AVIATION FOUNDATION INC
    2× · 2022–2023 · $600k · revenue +9%

Funded once

  • EA
    EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY INC
    one grant, 2022 · $500k · revenue +23%
  • ER
    Embry Riddle University
    one grant, 2020 · $500k
  • UO
    University of Massachusetts
    one grant, 2017 · $400k
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
United States Naval Institute

Provide an independent forum for those who dare to read, think, speak, and write to advance the professional, literary, and scientific understanding of sea power and other issues critical to global security.

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2
Augustana College

Rooted in the liberal arts & sciences & lutheran expression of the christian faith, & is committed to offering a challenging education that develops qualities of mind, spirit, & body necessary for a rewarding life of leadership & service…

Education
3
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

To advance the arts, sciences, and technology of aeronautics and astronautics and to nurture and promote the professionalism of those engaged in these pursuits. the institute encourages original research, fosters dissemination of new…

—
4
Furman University

The primary mission of furman as a liberal arts institution is to provide a distinctive education in fine arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics and the sciences, as well as selected professional disciplines.

Education
5
Boston Architectural College

The bac is committed to provide excellence in design education grounded in practice and accessible to diverse communities.

—
6
University of New Haven

The University of New Haven is a student-centered comprehensive university with an emphasis on excellence in liberal arts and professional education. Our mission is to prepare our students to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a…

Education
7
President and Fellows of Harvard College

Undergraduate, graduate, and professional education and research across a broad array of academic domains.

Education
8
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

See schedule ouniversity corporation for atmospheric research (ucar), on behalf of, and in cooperation with its member university members, is engaged in the management of long-term atmospheric and related research and educational…

Science & Tech
9
National Association of College and University Attorneys

To advance the practice of higher education attorneys for the benefit of the institutions they serve.

—
10
The Florida State University Foundation Inc

The florida state university foundation enhances the academic mission and vision of florida state university through its organized fundraising activities and funds management. the fsu foundation accomplishes its mission by fostering…

Education
11
American Astronomical Society

The american astronomical society (aas), established in 1899, is the major organization of professional astronomers in north america. the basic objective of the aas is to promote the advancement of astronomy and closely related branches of…

Science & Tech
12
Atlantic University Inc

Provide post-secondary education of excellence.

Education
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Florida Institute of Technology Inc; the most unlike its peers is Air Race Classic. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

21 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 21 of the 34 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

0
Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
0
Early backer (in before they grew)
21/21
Grantees still filing
14/21
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

Broward Community College: $1,625,000 · OtherBroward Community CollegeIndividual grant recipient: $1,300,000 · OtherIndividual grant recipientIndividual grant recipient: $1,300,000 · OtherIndividual grant recipientMuseum of Discovery: $1,000,000 · OtherMuseum of DiscoveryBUEHLER CHALLENGER SCIENCE CENTER FDN: $900,000 · OtherBUEHLER CHALLENGER SCIENCE CENTER FDNNATIONAL UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES: $690,000 · OtherNATIONAL UNITED STATES ARMED FORCESEmbry Riddle University: $500,000 · OtherEmbry Riddle UniversityUniversity of Massachusetts: $400,000 · OtherAirline Owners Pilot Assn: $300,000 · Other+5 more: $475,000 · Other+5 moreFLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INC: $3,000,000 · EducationFLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY IN…EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY INC: $500,000 · EducationEMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSI…Massachusetts Institute of Technology: $500,000 · EducationMassachusetts Institute of Technol…JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY: $400,000 · EducationJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION INC: $250,000 · Education+4 more: $440,000 · Education+4 morePEARL HARBOR AVIATION MUSEUM: $1,000,000 · Arts & CulturePEARL HARBOR AVIAT…MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE INC: $800,000 · Arts & CultureMUSEUM OF DISCOVER…EAA AVIATION FOUNDATION INC: $600,000 · Arts & CultureEAA AVIATION FOUND…INTREPID MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC: $100,000 · Arts & Culture+3 more: $150,000 · Arts & Culture+3 moreBROWARD COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC: $150,000 · PhilanthropyUNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS FOUNDATION INC: $100,000 · PhilanthropyTHE AOPA FOUNDATION INC: $50,000 · Public Safety & DisasterAIR RACE CLASSIC: $30,000 · Recreation & Sports
Other$8,490,000Education$5,090,000Arts & Culture$2,650,000Philanthropy$250,000Public Safety & Disaster$50,000Recreation & Sports$30,000

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetFLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INC: $3,000,000 over 5y, 0.4% of budgetPEARL HARBOR AVIATION MUSEUM: $1,000,000 over 2y, 4.2% of budgetMUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE INC: $800,000 over 2y, 3.2% of budgetEAA AVIATION FOUNDATION INC: $600,000 over 2y, 3.1% of budgetEMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY INC: $500,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetMassachusetts Institute of Technology: $500,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY: $400,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetUNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION INC: $250,000 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE: $160,000 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetBROWARD COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC: $150,000 over 1y, 0.6% of budgetAEROSPACE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE INC: $125,000 over 1y, 5.0% of budgetMIDDLE GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC: $105,000 over 1y, 1.6% of budgetUNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS FOUNDATION INC: $100,000 over 1y, 0.5% of budgetINTREPID MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC: $100,000 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetCONNECTICUT AERONAUTICAL HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC: $50,000 over 1y, 1.1% of budgetWOMEN IN AVIATION INTERNATIONAL INC: $50,000 over 1y, 1.1% of budgetTHE AOPA FOUNDATION INC: $50,000 over 1y, 0.4% of budgetNAVAL AVIATION MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC: $50,000 over 1y, 1.0% of budgetAIR RACE CLASSIC: $30,000 over 1y, 23% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Ray Foundation IncEnterprise Holdings F…Jpmorgan Chase Founda…Ge Aerospace Foundati…National Philanthropi…The Bank of America C…Vanguard Charitable E…American Endowment Fo…American Online Givin…Donor Advised Charita…Fidelity Investments …Amazonsmile Foundation
Ray Foundation IncFL13.6× affinity4 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Ray Foundation Inc · Enterprise Holdings Foundation · Jpmorgan Chase Foundation · Ge Aerospace Foundation · National Philanthropic Trust · The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc · Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program · American Endowment Foundation · American Online Giving Foundation Inc · Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc · Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund · Amazonsmile Foundation

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 30%2%6%14%25%funder's share of their income ↑0%10%20%30%40%share of the org’s income from government →median 12%
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology: 35% of income from government
  • Naval Aviation Museum Foundation Inc: 13% of income from government
  • Johns Hopkins University: 12% of income from government
  • Florida Institute of Technology Inc: 5% of income from government
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Inc: 3% of income from government
  • Museum of Discovery and Science Inc: 2% of income from government
no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
3get no government money at all
3report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
0rely on government for over half their income
⤢ axis zoomed · 0–40%
typical government reliance, FY20–25
How this is measured
Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.
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Find your warmest path to Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust through trustees and officers whose names appear on both boards. Search for your organization and Plinth traces the shortest route it can evidence.

Each link is a name appearing on two organizations’ public IRS 990 filings, matched on that name and, where the filings support it, on location. A same-state match has geographic support, which is a second matching feature rather than confirmation that the two are one person; a cross-state one is the likeliest to be two people who share a name. Every hop shows its tier, low-confidence and distant paths are held back rather than guessed, and it is worth confirming the person before you use the introduction.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 34 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2024, released 2024. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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The unnamed billions
grants reported with no recipient in the public record
The regranting layer
51% of grant dollars land in the regranting layer
The DAF merry-go-round
$9.7B circulates between donor-advised funds
The endowment market
who holds foundation money, and what just moved
The camps
funders cluster by geography, not ideology
By state
where grant money is based, and what stays home