Buuck Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Buuck Family Foundation is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$24.7 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
37% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 31 | $22.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 30 | $24.7 million |
How to apply
Buuck Family 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.
What Buuck Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 22 | $730,000 |
| California | 4 | $130,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $110,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity - Twin Cities | General | $250,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| Neighborhood House (Wellstone) | General | $75,000 |
| Appetite for Change | General | $50,000 |
| La Family Housing | General | $50,000 |
| Groves Learning Organization | General | $50,000 |
| Bridging Inc | General | $30,000 |
| Mount Tamalpais College | General | $30,000 |
| Coalition on Homelessness Ca | General | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - MN | General | $25,000 |
| Remote Area Medical | General | $25,000 |
| Small Press Traffic | General | $25,000 |
| St Paul Foundation Sharing Fund | General | $25,000 |
| Black Men Teach | General | $20,000 |
| Greater River Greening | General | $20,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes | General | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of MN | General | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland MN | General | $20,000 |
| Alliance Housing Inc | General | $15,000 |
| Cookie Cart | General | $15,000 |
| Greater Minnesota Housing Fund | General | $15,000 |
| People Serving People | General | $15,000 |
| Urban Homeworks | General | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities | General | $10,000 |
| Centro | General | $10,000 |
| Cornerstone | General | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | General | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy General | General | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Twin Cities | General | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert E Buuck
- Gail P Buuck
- David A Buuck
- John R Buuck
- Katherine E Fratzke
Questions people ask
Does Buuck Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Buuck Family Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Buuck Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert E Buuck (Vice President), Gail P Buuck (Vice President), David A Buuck (Vice President & Secretary) and John R Buuck (Vice President & Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Buuck Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, education and environment and conservation.