Private foundation · EIN 36-3999865 · Frankfort, Illinois · Religion

Buckeye Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $1.3M. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$1.3M
Median grant
$1.3M
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$36M

About this foundation

Buckeye Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Frankfort, Illinois, administered in care of Mary Karen Patrick Philip, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Buckeye Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Buckeye Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.3M across 1 grants, a median of $1.3M.

Where does Buckeye Foundation give?

Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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