Carl Buck Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Carl Buck Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $195,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $97,500 and the largest $123,226. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$195,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$97,500
- Largest grant$123,226
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $187,000 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 | $166,959 | 1 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $187,000 | 2 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $195,000 | 2 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Regions Bank Trust Dept Attn Mar 1900 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (205) 326-5382 |
| What to submit | No forms |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | Public charities in al to buy equipment and to pay for other capital expenditure for eye care, treatment of vision related illness and research. No distributions shall be used for operating expenses. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2 | $195,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uab Department of Ophthalmology | General operating | $123,226 |
| Eyesight Foundation of Alabama | General operating | $71,774 |
Officers and trustees
- Regions Bank
Questions people ask
Does Carl Buck Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does Carl Buck Charitable Trust give?
$195,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $97,500.
Who runs Carl Buck Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Regions Bank (Trustee).