Private foundation · EIN 75-2819095 · Montgomery, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Buzbee 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: 28 grants paid, $90K total, median $2,000. 50% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
28
$90K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in TX
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grace School of TheologyThe Woodlands, TXGeneral$10K
Samaritans PurseBoone, NCGeneral$10K
Focus on the FamilyColorado Springs, COGeneral$8,000
Prison FellowshipMerrifield, VAGeneral$6,000
Mercury OneIrving, TXGeneral$5,000
Mercy ShipsLindale, TXGeneral$5,000
Coral Ridge - Kenedy MinistriesFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral$5,000
Jesus Film ProjectOrlando, FLGeneral$4,000
Faith Bible Community ChurchMulino, ORGeneral$3,000
Mission Aviation FellowshipNampa, IDGeneral$3,000
Friends of ZionPhoeniz, AZGeneral$3,000
FIRST Presbyterian Church MwMineral Wells, TXGeneral$3,000
Ronald McDonald HouseFort Worth, TXGeneral$3,000
Community Enhancement NetworkEdmond, OKGeneral$2,000
Hogar InfantilGranbury, TXGeneral$2,000
Parkinsons Research FoundationSarasota, FLGeneral$2,000
Presbyterian Children's HomeAustin, TXGeneral$2,000
Rwanda Riseerm RwandaEdmonds, WAGeneral$2,000
The Gideons InternationalMidland, TXGeneral$2,000
Colson CenterColorado Springs, COGeneral$2,000
Joni and FriendsAlbert Lea, MNGeneral$2,000
Happy Hill FarmGranbury, TXGeneral$1,000
Texas Wendish Heritage SocietyGiddings, TXGeneral$1,000
Wycliffe Bible SocietyOrlando, FLGeneral$1,000
18 Ten MinistriesDripping Springs, TXGeneral$1,000
Clark GardensMineral Wells, TXGeneral$1,000
Horns for HopeSanto, TXGeneral$500
Palo Pinto Historical AssocMineral Wells, TXGeneral$500

By state: Texas 14 · Florida 4 · Colorado 2 · North Carolina 1 · Virginia 1 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

Buzbee Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Montgomery, Texas, administered in care of James M Buzbee, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Buzbee 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 Buzbee Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $90K across 28 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Buzbee Foundation give?

Texas (14 grants), Florida (4 grants), Colorado (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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