Bucket Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bucket Foundation is a private foundation in Gurley, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,801 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $2,190 and the largest $8,561. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20,801
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$2,190
- Largest grant$8,561
- Assets$36,701
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $19,816 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $23,831 | 8 | $10,975 |
| 2024 | $19,816 | 10 | $9,277 |
| 2025 | $20,801 | 7 | $36,701 |
How to apply
Bucket Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 6 | $20,551 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Felines & Canines Rescue Center Felines & Canines Rescue Center | Charitable | $8,561 |
| Nell Johnston Nell Johnston | Charitable | $4,300 |
| Sureatha Wilson Sureatha Wilson | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Luna Farms Rescue Luna Farms Rescue | Charitable | $2,190 |
| Elizabeth Sain Private Rescue Elizabeth Sain Private Rescue | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Tim Smith Tim Smith | Charitable | $500 |
| Ziggy's Tree Wildlife Rescue Ziggy's Tree Wildlife Rescue | Charitable | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Yates
- Michael Yates
- Kelsey Claire Yates
- Andrew Joseph Grant
Questions people ask
Does Bucket Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bucket Foundation give?
$20,801 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $2,190.
Who runs Bucket Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen Yates (Director), Michael Yates (Director), Kelsey Claire Yates (Secretary) and Andrew Joseph Grant (Treasurer).