Private foundation · EIN 23-6257115 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Pennsylvania. The foundation accepts applications (Grants considered twice a year.) and its median grant is $15K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 47 grants paid, $792K total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania. Stated restrictions: There are no restrictions or limitations, other than they be for qualified uses.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
47
$792K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in PA
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Grants considered twice a year.
Assets
$7.9M

How to apply

Organizations may apply for grants by submitting an application and accompanying documents through the caroline alexander buck foundation website. Contact: Nadine Doolittle, 30 S 17th St Ste 820, Philadelphia, Pa, 2673693342 Deadlines: Grants considered twice a year. Restrictions: There are no restrictions or limitations, other than they be for qualified uses.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Big Picture PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PASupport literacy as a social justice issue.$100K
Inn Dwelling IncPhiladelphia, PABuild permanent families for children in foster care.$75K
Holy Child AcademyPhiladelphia, PACreate safe hangout spaces for teens in sw philadelphia.$30K
Ccsa FoundationPhiladelphia, PAHelp provide free, high-quality healthcare to uninsured working people in chester county.$25K
Gateway HorseworksPhiladelphia, PAHelp kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports.$25K
Leveling the Playing FieldPhiladelphia, PATo service society through contributions towards people's health and well-being.$25K
Need in DeedPhiladelphia, PAWork collaboratively with the people we serve to provide creative education, healthy food, and employment opportunities.$25K
Northern Children's ServicesPhiladelphia, PAEquip youth and families with the tools necessary for academic achievement.$25K
Providence CenterPhiladelphia, PASupport experienced-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.$25K
St James SchoolPhiladelphia, PATransform young people's lives through long distance running and mentorship.$25K
The Monkey & the ElephantPhiladelphia, PAAlleviate hunger, enhance literacy, and provide life skills to needy individuals.$25K
Thorncroft Equestrian CenterPhiladelphia, PAImprove the quality of life in sw philadelphia by addressing social, economic, and cultural decline.$25K
Well RootedPhiladelphia, PAHelp break the cycle of homelessness and poverty in philadelphia.$25K
Centro Nueva CreationPhiladelphia, PASupport programs for older women and their families, and to provide financial assistance for people experiencing crisis.$20K
Discover PathwaysPhiladelphia, PASupport a collaboration where scientists, teachers, and students can join forces to engage in research.$20K
Fab Youth PhillyPhiladelphia, PAHelp kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports.$20K
Face to FacePhiladelphia, PAHelp kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports.$20K
Women's Empowerment Series IncPhiladelphia, PATo provide specialized, structured literacy tutoring to children and adults, and help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physi…$20K
Mindfulness Through Movement IncPhiladelphia, PAEnd family homelessness.$16K
Montgomery County Norristown Public LibraryPhiladelphia, PASupport programs to help youth and young adults succeed.$16K
Camp JamisonPhiladelphia, PASupport programs providing charitable food, education and literacy.$15K
Camp SojoumerPhiladelphia, PAEmpower bipoc teenagers and young adults in west philadelphia.$15K
CASA of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAHelp kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports.$15K
Historic Fair HillPhiladelphia, PAHelp kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports.$15K
Mom's House Inc of Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PASupport positive change in the lives of at-risk children.$15K
Students Run Philly StlylePhiladelphia, PAHelp children, youth & families facing emotional & behavioral challenges.$15K
The Niche ClinicPhiladelphia, PATo educate traditionally under-resourced students.$15K
Youth Empowerment ServicesPhiladelphia, PASupport tuition free summer camp program.$12K
Book TrustDenver, PAHelp kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports.$10K
Bucks County Opportunity CouncilPhiladelphia, PAHelp kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports.$10K
Cosmic WritersPhiladelphia, PAHelp kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports.$10K
Joyful ReadersPhiladelphia, PAHelp every child in philadelphia have access to books and every opportunity to pursue their dreams.$10K
Peter's PlacePhiladelphia, PASupport advocates for victims of child abuse.$10K
Weavers Way Community CenterPhiladelphia, PASupport experienced-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.$10K
Westside Community CenterPhiladelphia, PAHelp create pathways to education and workforce for low-income students.$7,500
Historic StentonPhiladelphia, PAHelp kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports.$5,000
Jubilee SchoolPhiladelphia, PASupport transformative educational experiences for underserved hs youth.$1,447
Jubilee SchoolPhiladelphia, PASupport academic enrichment for low-income students from philadelphia.$1,447
Jubilee SchoolPhiladelphia, PAFund scholarships for first generation college-pursuing hs students.$1,447
Jubilee SchoolPhiladelphia, PASupport educational opportunities for smart underprivileged children.$1,447
Jubilee SchoolPhiladelphia, PAEducate and empower at-risk children in low-income neighborhoods in philadelphia.$1,447
Jubilee SchoolPhiladelphia, PATo support the jubilee voices publishing house.$1,447
Jubilee SchoolPhiladelphia, PASupport family camp for kids with autism.$1,447
Jubilee SchoolPhiladelphia, PASupport healing and justice for sexually abused children in philadelphia.$1,447
Jubilee SchoolPhiladelphia, PAMural arts and education in the city of philadelphia.$1,447
Jubilee SchoolPhiladelphia, PAHelp improve the safety and well-being of all children by increasing physical fitness opportunities.$1,447
Jubilee SchoolPhiladelphia, PAHelp kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports.$1,447

About this foundation

Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, administered in care of B Rosenfield, tax-exempt since 1961. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Organizations may apply for grants by submitting an application and accompanying documents through the caroline alexander buck foundation website. Deadlines: Grants considered twice a year..

How much does Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $792K across 47 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (47 grants), per its latest filing.

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