Private foundation · EIN 20-3963153 · Sarasota, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Vernon G & Sandra J C Buchanan Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $304K total, median $5,000. 94% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$304K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners - Longboat Key Library FundSarasota, FLLongboat key library$200K
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens IncSarasota, FLGeneral support$33K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County IncBradenton, FLGeneral support$10K
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee IncBradenton, FLGeneral support$10K
Midnight Pass Society II IncSarasota, FLGeneral support$10K
Sarasota Medical Pregnancy CenterSarasota, FLGeneral support$10K
Mote Marine Laboratory & AquariumSarasota, FLGeneral support$5,000
Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf CoastSarasota, FLGeneral support$5,000
Tidewell Foundation IncSarasota, FLGeneral support$5,000
Valdez Veterans Alliance Services IncBradenton, FLGeneral support$5,000
Eternal Bread of Life Outreach Ministry IncSarasota, FLAssistance with school supplies for at risk children in newtown$3,000
Easter Seals Southwest Florida IncSarasota, FLGeneral support$2,500
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce FoundationSarasota, FLYouth leadership$2,000
Galatians 6-2 Inc (oba 180 Skate)Bradenton, FLGeneral support$1,600
Light of the World International ChurchSarasota, FLScholarship fund$1,500
Susan B Anthony List Inc Education FundArlington, VAGeneral support$500

By state: Florida 15 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Vernon G & Sandra J C Buchanan Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Sarasota, Florida, administered in care of Vernon G Buchanan, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Vernon G & Sandra J C Buchanan Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Vernon G & Sandra J C Buchanan Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $304K across 16 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Vernon G & Sandra J C Buchanan Family Foundation Inc give?

Florida (15 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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