Private foundation · EIN 43-1933644 · Prairie Vlg, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Buckner 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: 18 grants paid, $360K total, median $17K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$360K
Median grant
$17K
Stays in KS
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Saline County Historical SocietyMarshall, MOTo provide funds for organization's operations$50K
Fitzgibbon HospitalMarshall, MOTo provide funds for organization's operations$44K
Sweet Springs Community Food PantrySweet Springs, MOTo provide funds for organization's operations$40K
Missouri Valley CollegeMarshall, MOTo provide funds for organization's operations$36K
District III Area Agency on AgingMarshall, MOTo provide funds for organization's operations$27K
Food Bank of Central and Ne MissouriColumbia, MOTo provide funds for organization's operations$25K
Missouri River Valley Steam Engine AssociationBoonville, MOTo provide funds for organization's operations$25K
Marshall Philharmonic OrchestraMarshall, MOTo provide funds for organization's operations$22K
Marshall Community ChorusMarshall, MOTo provide funds for organization's operations$20K
FIRST United Methodist Church - EslMarshall, MOTo provide funds for organization's operations$13K
Slater Healthcare Facilities CorpSlater, MOTo provide funds for organization's operations$12K
Tri-County OutreachWaverly, MOTo provide funds for organization's operations$12K
Grow Pediatric Therapy ServicesBlackburn, MOTo provide funds for organization's operations$11K
Friends of Arrow RockArrow Rock, MOTo provide funds for organization's operationsto provide funds for organization's operations$10K
Community Food PantryMarshall, MOTo provide funds for organization's operations$5,000
Fitzgibbon Hospital Auxiliary VolunteersMarshall, MOTo provide funds for organization's operations$3,800
Taking ShapeCarrollton, MOTo provide funds for organization's operations$2,000
Hearts With Hooves IncMatthews, MOTo provide funds for organization's operations$1,000

About this foundation

Buckner Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Prairie Vlg, Kansas, administered in care of William G Buckner, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Buckner 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 Buckner Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $360K across 18 grants, a median of $17K.

Where does Buckner Foundation give?

Missouri (18 grants), per its latest filing.

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