The Buck Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Buck Foundation is a private foundation in Rogers, Arkansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $350,500 in 72 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$350,500
- Number of grants72
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$8.9 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $321,000 the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $280,000 | 68 | $7.7 million |
| 2022 | $271,500 | 67 | $7.0 million |
| 2023 | $321,000 | 72 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $350,500 | 72 | $8.9 million |
How to apply
The Buck 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
What The Buck Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 72 | $350,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rogers Development Foundation | Support organization | $30,000 |
| Nwa Humane Society | Support organization | $20,000 |
| Nwa Food Bank | Support organization | $20,000 |
| First Friends Preschool | Support organization | $12,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Benton Co | Support organization | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Circle of Life Hospice | Support organization | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| First Christian Church - Rogers (Grub Program) | Support organization | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Arkansas Children's Hospital | Support organization | $5,000 |
| Seven Hills Homeless Center | Support organization | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Ozark Natural Science Center | Support organization | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard E Buck
- Jan G Buck
- John Garner Buck
Questions people ask
Does The Buck Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Buck Foundation give?
$350,500 in tax year 2024, across 72 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Buck Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard E Buck (Vice President), Jan G Buck (President) and John Garner Buck (Secretary).
What does The Buck Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.