Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2020
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
Name of foundation
AUGUST A BUSCH III CHARITABLE TRUST
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)18152 EDISON AVENUE STE 200
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHESTERFIELD, MO63005
A Employer identification number

43-1435400
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(314) 697-2950
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$7,163,329J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 2,200,817
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 107 107  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 231,321 231,321  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 778,690
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 4,814,967
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 778,690
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 3,210,935 1,010,118  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 26,998 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 27,053 25,000   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 22,060 22,001   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 76,111 47,001   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 4,222,148 4,222,148
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 4,298,259 47,001   4,222,148
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -1,087,324
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 963,117
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 29,546 991,210 991,210
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 4,305,611 Click to see attachment3,213,363 3,886,505
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 4,005,794 Click to see attachment1,888,757 2,102,814
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment0 Click to see attachment182,800 Click to see attachment182,800
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 8,340,951 6,276,130 7,163,329
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment168 Click to see attachment150
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 168 150
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 8,340,783 6,275,980
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 8,340,783 6,275,980
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 8,340,951 6,276,130
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
8,340,783
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-1,087,324
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
44,811
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
7,298,270
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
1,022,290
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
6,275,980
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a APPLE INC SENIOR UNSECURED NOTE P 2018-10-30 2020-03-19
b APPLE INC SENIOR UNSECURED NOTE P 2018-10-30 2020-03-23
c AT&T P 2018-10-26 2020-07-24
d BANK OF AMERICA SENIOR UNSECURED NOTE P 2018-10-30 2020-03-09
e BLACKROCK HIGH YIELD PORTFOLIO P   2020-03-24
CHEVRON CORP SENIOR UNSECURED NOTE P 2018-11-29 2020-02-12
COHEN & STEERS PREFERRED SECURITIES P   2020-03-12
HARTFORD FLOATING RATE FUND P   2020-07-17
INTEL CORP SENIOR UNSECURED NOTE P 2018-11-29 2020-03-19
JP MORGAN CHASE & CO SENIOR UNSECURED P 2018-10-30 2020-03-02
ONEOK INC P 2018-11-29 2020-03-25
ORACLE CORP SENIOR UNSECURED NOTE P 2018-10-30 2020-06-01
SYSCO CORP P 2018-12-31 2020-07-24
THE COCA COLA CO SENIOR UNSECURED NOTE P 2019-01-07 2020-03-09
VANGUARD HIGH YIELD CORPORATE FUND P 2018-10-29 2020-01-03
VANGUARD HIGH YIELD CORPORATE FUND P   2020-03-24
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY SENIOR UNSECURED NOTE P 2018-11-29 2020-06-01
WEYERHAEUSER CO P 2018-11-29 2020-04-02
JPM NOTE P 2018-10-30 2020-10-15
EMERSON ELECTRIC P   2020-06-08
UST NOTE P 2020-09-15 2020-11-02
CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS - COMMERCE P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 102,840   99,265 3,575
b 103,670   99,265 4,405
c 283,915   278,726 5,189
d 99,809   98,780 1,029
e 116,691   139,175 -22,484
99,719   98,719 1,000
127,301   125,371 1,930
140,279   148,508 -8,229
98,232   96,226 2,006
98,838   96,931 1,907
83,791   204,433 -120,642
107,838   95,879 11,959
148,180   168,621 -20,441
106,889   97,005 9,884
115,977   109,760 6,217
153,465   175,495 -22,030
101,853   96,483 5,370
131,634   218,891 -87,257
100,000   100,000 0
2,046,189   1,043,744 1,002,445
445,000   445,000 0
2,857     2,857
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       3,575
b       4,405
c       5,189
d       1,029
e       -22,484
      1,000
      1,930
      -8,229
      2,006
      1,907
      -120,642
      11,959
      -20,441
      9,884
      6,217
      -22,030
      5,370
      -87,257
      0
      1,002,445
      0
      2,857
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 778,690
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
SECTION 4940(e) REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019 - DO NOT COMPLETE
1 Reserved
(a)
Reserved 		(b)
Reserved 		(c)
Reserved 		(d)
Reserved
2
Reserved...........................
2
3
Reserved...........................
3
4
Reserved...........................
4
5
Reserved...........................
5
6
Reserved...........................
6
7
Reserved...........................
7
8
Reserved,..........................
8
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Reserved................................ 1 13,387
c All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 13,387
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 13,387
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 32,662
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 32,662
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 19,275
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet19,275 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMO
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletFAMILY OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC Telephone no.bullet (314) 697-2926

    Located atbullet18152 EDISON AVE STE 200CHESTERFIELDMO ZIP+4bullet63005
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2020, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2020, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2020?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2020 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2020.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    VIRGINIA M BUSCH MANAGER
    2.00     		26,998 0 0
    18152 EDISON AVE STE 200
    CHESTERFIELD,MO63005
    AUGUST A BUSCH III TRUSTEE
    2.00     		0 0 0
    18152 EDISON AVE STE 200
    CHESTERFIELD,MO63005
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    6,942,501
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,032,669
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    7,975,170
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    7,975,170
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    119,628
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    7,855,542
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    392,777
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    392,777
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    13,387
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    13,387
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    379,390
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    379,390
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    379,390
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    4,222,148
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    4,222,148
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    4,222,148
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2019     		(c)
    2019     		(d)
    2020
    1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Part XI, line 7 379,390
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015...... 1,859,242
    b From 2016...... 4,319,671
    c From 2017...... 2,076,746
    d From 2018...... 2,182,187
    e From 2019...... 2,931,300
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 13,369,146
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 4,222,148
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2020 distributable amount..... 379,390
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 3,842,758
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 17,211,904
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2021 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		1,859,242
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		15,352,662
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016.... 4,319,671
    b Excess from 2017.... 2,076,746
    c Excess from 2018.... 2,182,187
    d Excess from 2019.... 2,931,300
    e Excess from 2020.... 3,842,758
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2020, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2020 (b) 2019 (c) 2018 (d) 2017
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    AUGUST A BUSCH III
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    DAVID J KRAUSS
    18152 EDISON AVE STE 200
    CHESTERFIELD,MO63005
    (314) 697-2926
    DKRAUSS@FAMILYOFFICESOLUTIONSLLC.COM
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    NO SPECIFIC FORM
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NONE
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    100 NEEDIEST CASES
    910 NORTH 11TH STREET
    ST LOUIS,MO631011018     		  PC GENERAL 10,000
    ALL SAINTS PARISH
    7 MCMENAMY ROAD
    ST PETERS,MO63376     		  PC GENERAL 15,000
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    10195 CORPORATE SQUARE DRIVE
    ST LOUIS,MO63132     		  PC GENERAL 125,000
    AOPA FOUNDATION
    421 AVIATION WAY
    FREDERICK,MD21701     		  PC YOU CAN FLY PROGRAM 20,000
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF ST CHARLES COUNTY
    1 CLUB WAY
    ST PETERS,MO63376     		  PC GENERAL 7,500
    BUSCH WILDLIFE SANTUARY
    2500 JUPITER PARK DRIVE
    JUPITER,FL33458     		  PC GENERAL 5,000
    CATHERINE'S RESIDENCE
    101 MERCY DRIVE
    BELMONT,NC28012     		  PC GENERAL 22,500
    CHALLENGED ATHLETES FOUNDATION
    9591 WAPLES STREET
    SAN DIEGO,CA92121     		  PC GENERAL 12,000
    CHILD CENTER - MARYGROVE
    2705 MULLANPHY LANE
    FLORISSANT,MO63031     		  PC GENERAL 5,000
    CITY OF ST CHARLES - MOUNTED POLICE
    1781 ZUMBEHL ROAD
    ST CHARLES,MO63303     		  PC GENERAL 5,000
    COALITION FOR ANIMAL RESCUE & EDUCATION
    16981 STATE HWY E
    CADET,MO63630     		  PC GENERAL 5,000
    CONSERVATION AMBASSADORS
    2305 ADOBE ROAD
    PASO ROBLES,CA93446     		  PC GENERAL 8,500
    CRISIS NURSERY ST CHARLES
    11710 ADMINISTRATIVE DRIVE
    ST LOUIS,MO63146     		  PC GENERAL 1,000
    CRISIS NURSERY ST LOUIS
    11710 ADMINISTRATIVE DRIVE
    ST LOUIS,MO63146     		  PC JEFFERSON COUNTY OUTREACH CENTER 278,000
    DAWN BRANCHEAU FOUNDATION
    9030 VIA BELLA NOTTE
    ORLANDO,FL32836     		  PC GENERAL 1,000
    DIPOLOMACY CENTER FOUNDATION
    1990 K STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC200061103     		  PC GENERAL 20,000
    DOGWOOD FARM SANCTUARY
    PO BOX 53
    TROY,MO63379     		  PC GENERAL 5,000
    DONORS TRUST INC - THE BLACK SPHERE ALLIANCE
    PO BOX 542
    HIGLEY,AZ85236     		  PC GENERAL 20,000
    ENDANGERED WOLF CENTER
    PO BOX 760
    EUREKA,MO63025     		  PC CONSERVATION INITIATIVES 200,000
    FIVE ACRES ANIMAL SHELTER
    1099 PRALLE LANE
    ST CHARLES,MO63303     		  PC GENERAL 7,500
    FOCUS MARINES FOUNDATION
    15455 MANCHESTER ROAD
    ST LOUIS,MO63022     		  PC GENERAL 4,000
    GRAND TRAVERSE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
    1450 CASS ROAD
    TRAVERSE CITY,MI49685     		  PC GENERAL 2,500
    HEALTH & HOMES ST LOUIS
    8300 EAGER ROAD
    ST LOUIS,MO63144     		  PC GENERAL 50,000
    HUMANE SOCIETY OF MISSOURI
    1201 MACKLIND
    ST LOUIS,MO63110     		  PC GENERAL 5,000
    JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOL
    755 SOUTH PRICE ROAD
    ST LOUIS,MO63124     		  PC SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH BUILDING; NATATORIUM 300,000
    JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
    17339 N OUTER 40
    CHESTERFIELD,MO63005     		  PC GENERAL 1,000
    LAKELAND POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE
    PO BOX 1095
    LAKELAND,FL33801     		  PC GENERAL 2,500
    LYDIA'S HOUSE
    PO BOX 2722
    ST LOUIS,MO63116     		  PC GENERAL 5,000
    MAGIC HOUSE
    516 S KIRKWOOD ROAD
    ST LOUIS,MO63122     		  PC GENERAL 20,000
    MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION
    13523 BARRETT PARKWAY
    BALLWIN,MO63021     		  PC GENERAL 137,500
    MATTHEWS-DICKEY BOYS CLUB
    4245 N KINGSHIGHWAY
    ST LOUIS,MO63115     		  PC WINTER COATS 8,000
    MERCY HEATLTH FOUNDATION
    615 N BALLAS
    ST LOUIS,MO63141     		  PC GENERAL 60,000
    MISSOURI BAPTIST HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
    3015 N BALLAS
    ST LOUIS,MO63131     		  PC GENERAL 100,000
    OPEN DOOR ANIMAL SANCTUARY
    6065 DUDA ROAD
    HOUSE SPRINGS,MO63051     		  PC GENERAL 1,000
    OUR LADY OF THE HOLY CROSS
    8115 CHURCH ROAD
    BADEN,MO63147     		  PC GENERAL 1,000
    PATHWAYS TO INDEPENDENCE
    200 S HANLEY
    CLAYTON,MO63105     		  PC GENERAL 10,000
    POLK SHERIFF'S CHARITIES INC
    1891 JIM KEENE BOULEVARD
    WINTER HAVEN,FL33880     		  PC GENERAL 5,000
    ROSSMAN SCHOOL
    12660 CONWAY
    ST LOUIS,MO63141     		  PC SHIPLEY LEADERSHIP FUND, GENERAL PROJECTS 100,000
    SERIOUSFUN CHILDRENS NETWORK
    228 SAUGATUCK AVENUE
    WESTPORT,CT06880     		  PC GENERAL 33,334
    SHELTER FRIENDS
    2784 KETTERING DRIVE
    ST CHARLES,MO63303     		  PC GENERAL 3,000
    SHRINERS HOSPITAL
    2900 ROCKY POINTE DRIVE
    TAMPA,FL33607     		  PC GENERAL 25,000
    SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
    5850 BRANNEN ROAD S
    LAKELAND,FL33813     		  PC GENERAL 2,500
    ST LOUIS AREA FOOD BANK
    70 CORPORATE WOODS DRIVE
    ST LOUIS,MO63044     		  PC GENERAL 25,000
    ST LOUIS FIREFIGHTERS COMMUNITY OUTREACH
    423 LYNCH STREET
    ST LOUIS,MO63118     		  PC K9 SEARCH AND RESCUE 25,000
    ST LOUIS SYMPHONY
    718 NORTH GRAND
    ST LOUIS,MO63103     		  PC GENERAL 100,000
    ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY
    1 NORTH GRAND
    ST LOUIS,MO63103     		  PC BIONDI SCHOLARSHIP 20,000
    ST PETERS SENIOR CITIZENS CORPORATION
    200 CARDINAL PLACE
    ST PETERS,MO63376     		  PC BUILDING RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE 1,349,314
    THE ISLAND SCHOOL FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 1090
    BOCA GRANDE,FL33921     		  PC GOLF TOURNAMENT 10,000
    THE MUNY
    1 THEATER DRIVE
    ST LOUIS,MO63112     		  PC GENERAL 60,000
    TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
    4795 MO 94
    ST CHARLES,MO63301     		  PC GENERAL 200,000
    UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - COLUMBIA
    306 REYNOLDS ALUMNI CENTER
    COLUMBIA,MO65211     		  PC VET SCHOOL 5,000
    WET NOSE PROJECT
    976 VILLA GRAN WAY
    FENTON,MO63026     		  PC GENERAL 10,000
    WILD EARTH ALLIES
    2 WISCONSIN CIRCLE
    CHEVY CHASE,MD20815     		  PC GENERAL 100,000
    WORLD WILDLIFE FUND
    1250 24TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20037     		  PC GENERAL 20,000
    BAYCHESTER ACADEMY
    3500 EDSON AVENUE
    BRONX,NY10466     		  PC GENERAL 5,000
    BOCA GRANDE PRESCHOOL
    250 PARK AVENUE
    BOCA GRANDE,FL33921     		  PC GENERAL 25,000
    CAASTLC INC
    2709 WOODSON RD
    ST LOUIS,MO63114     		  PC GENERAL 5,000
    JONATHAN PROJECT
    4136 S MCCANN CT
    SPRINGFIELD,MO65804     		  PC GENERAL 100,000
    NATIONAL CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION
    11625 RAINWATER DRIVE
    ALPHARETTA,GA30009     		  PC GENERAL 125,000
    ST LOUIS REGIONAL CRIME COMMISSION
    7900 FORSYTH
    ST LOUIS,MO63105     		  PC GENERAL 250,000
    SAFETY NET OF MISSOURI
    PO BOX 104204
    JEFFERSON CITY,MO65110     		  PC GENERAL 100,000
    ST CHARLES COUNTY YMCA
    3900 SHADY SPRINGS LANE
    ST PETERS,MO63376     		  PC GENERAL 10,000
    ST LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
    1001 HIGHLANDS PLAZA DRIVE WEST
    ST LOUIS,MO63110     		  PC GENERAL 17,500
    ST LOUIS FIRE DEPARTMENT FOUNDATION
    4625 LINDELL BLVD
    ST LOUIS,MO63108     		  PC GENERAL 5,000
    SITEMAN CANCER CENTER
    7425 FORSYTH BLVD
    ST LOUIS,MO63105     		  PC IN MEMORIAM 6,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 4,222,148
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14 107  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 231,321  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    14 778,690  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 1,010,118 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    1,010,118
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2020
    Name of the organization
    AUGUST A BUSCH III CHARITABLE TRUST
     
    Employer identification number

    43-1435400
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
    or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020) Page 2
    Name of organization
    AUGUST A BUSCH III CHARITABLE TRUST
          		Employer identification number
    43-1435400
    Part I
    Contributors
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    AUGUST A BUSCH III
    18152 EDISON AVENUE STE 200
     
    CHESTERFIELD, MO63005

    		$ 2,066,034


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    AUGUST A BUSCH III
    18152 EDISON AVENUE STE 200
     
    CHESTERFIELD, MO63005

    		$ 134,783


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    AUGUST A BUSCH III CHARITABLE TRUST
          		Employer identification number

    43-1435400
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    1
    		 29,800 SHARES EMERSON ELECTRIC STOCK $ 2,066,034 2020-06-08
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    AUGUST A BUSCH III CHARITABLE TRUST
          		Employer identification number

    43-1435400
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
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    Name:
    AUGUST A BUSCH III CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    43-1435400
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    STIFEL - FIXED INCOME 1,888,757 2,102,814

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    AUGUST A BUSCH III CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    43-1435400
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    STIFEL - SECURITIES 3,213,363 3,886,505

    TY 2020 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    AUGUST A BUSCH III CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    43-1435400
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    DUE FROM ST. PETERS SENIOR CITIZENS CORPORATION   182,800 182,800


    TY 2020 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    AUGUST A BUSCH III CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    43-1435400
    Description Amount
    DIFFERENCE IN EMERSON BASIS 1,022,290


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    AUGUST A BUSCH III CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    43-1435400
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT FEES 22,001 22,001   0
    BANK FEE 24 0   0
    POSTAGE 28 0   0
    FEDEX CHARGES 7 0   0


    TY 2020 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    AUGUST A BUSCH III CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    43-1435400
    Description Amount
    INCOME AND EXPENSE TIMING DIFFERENCES 44,811


    TY 2020 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    AUGUST A BUSCH III CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    43-1435400
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    PAYROLL TAXES 168 150


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    AUGUST A BUSCH III CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    43-1435400
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PAYROLL TAXES 2,053 0   0
    ESTIMATED TAX PAYMENT 25,000 25,000   0