Private foundation · EIN 20-4479813 · Greensboro, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (N/A) and its median grant is $30K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 82 grants paid, $3.7M total, median $30K. 27% of grants stayed in North Carolina. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
82
$3.7M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in NC
27%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$66M

How to apply

N/A Contact: George and Sarah Buchanan Foundatio, Po Box 38156, Greensboro, Nc, 3362554142 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 82 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Caldwell AcademyGreensboro, NCScholarship funding$150K
Gary Sinese FoundationNashville, TNGeneral support$150K
JdrfNew York, NYGeneral support$150K
Tunnels to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral support$150K
Wounded Warrior ProjectFayetteville, NCGeneral support$150K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral support$125K
Danville Life Savings and FIRST Aid CrewDanville, VAGeneral support$100K
Hope AcademyGreensboro, NCScholarship funding$100K
Kids and ProsBuford, GAGeneral support$100K
Pre-BornIndianapolis, INGeneral support$100K
Mount Jubilee MinistriesReidsville, NCGeneral support$85K
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research FoundationNew York, NYGeneral support$75K
Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MOGeneral support$75K
Guy Fieri FoundationPetaluma, CAGeneral support$75K
Make a WishPhoenix, AZGeneral support$75K
Operating Coming Home Foundation IncRaleigh, NCGeneral support$75K
Robert Irvine FoundationTampa, FLGeneral support$75K
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenGreenville, SCGeneral support$75K
Special OlympicsWashington, NCGeneral support$75K
St Judes Children's HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral support$75K
Veterans of Foreign Wars FoundationKansas City, MOGeneral support$75K
Homes for Our TroopsTaunton, MAGeneral support$65K
Children of Fallen PatriotsReston, VAGeneral support$50K
Danville Church & Community Tutorial ProgramDanville, VAGeneral support$50K
Fellowship HallGreensboro, NCGeneral support$50K
FIRST Responders Childrens FoundationNew York, NYGeneral support$50K
Hope for the WarriorsSpringfield, VAGeneral support$50K
March of DimesArlington, VAGeneral support$50K
Operation HomefrontSan Antonio, TXGeneral support$50K
Operation Second ChanceGermantown, MDGeneral support$50K
Senior Resources of GuilfordGreensboro, NCGeneral support$50K
Danville Pittsylvania Cancer Association IncDanville, VAGeneral support$40K
Gods Pit CrewDanville, VAGeneral support$40K
Hannahs Haven IncBrowns Summit, NCGeneral support$40K
ASPCANew York, NYGeneral support$35K
Authoracare CollectiveGreensboro, NCGeneral support$35K
Charity WaterStafford, TXGeneral support$35K
Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TXGeneral support$35K
The Humane Society of the PiedmontGreensboro, NCGeneral support$35K
Fisher House Foundation IncRockville, MDGeneral support$30K
Folds of Honor FoundationTampa, FLGeneral support$30K
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesRoanoke, VAGeneral support$30K
Special Operations Warrior FoundationTampa, FLGeneral support$30K
The Friends of Barnabus FoundationMidlothian, VAGeneral support$30K
Warriors and Quiet WatersBozeman, MTGeneral support$30K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral support$25K
EarlierorgGreensboro, NCGeneral support$25K
Horsepower IncHigh Point, NCGeneral support$25K
Intrepid Fallen Heroes FundNew York, NYGeneral support$25K
K9s for Warriors IncPointe Vedra, FLGeneral support$25K
Semper Fi and Americans FundOceanside, CAGeneral support$25K
Smile Train IncNew York, NYGeneral support$25K
Veterans Bridge HomeCharlotte, NCGeneral support$25K
Virginia National Guard FoundationRichmond, VAGeneral support$25K
A Special BlendGreensboro, NCGeneral support$20K
Alliance Defending FreedomScottsdale, AZGeneral support$20K
Cool Branch Volunteer Fire CoPenhook, VAGeneral support$20K
Freedom Service Dogs of AmericaEnglewood, COGeneral support$20K
Jackson Hole Therapeutic RidingTeton Village, WYGeneral support$20K
Saving Grace K9sLexington, NCGeneral support$20K

By state: North Carolina 22 · New York 9 · Virginia 14 · Tennessee 3 · Florida 7 · Missouri 3

About this foundation

George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina, administered in care of Co George B Buchanan Jr President, 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 George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. N/A Deadlines: N/A.

How much does George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.7M across 82 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation give?

North Carolina (22 grants), New York (9 grants), Virginia (14 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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