Buck Foundation
Accepts applications
Buck Foundation is a private foundation in Evergreen, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $667,376 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$667,376
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$16.4 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $480,000 the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $425,190 | 34 | $14.5 million |
| 2024 | $480,000 | 32 | $15.5 million |
| 2025 | $667,376 | 36 | $16.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Erika Church The Buck Foundation 27877 Lupine, Drive, Denver, CO 80439 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (303) 725-5567, echurch@thebuckfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Applicants are requested to complete an online letter of inquiry at www.thebuckfoundation.org. The submittable grant application form is emailed by the executive director to qualified applicants. |
| Deadlines | Letter of interest deadline is january 15th. Full proposals due march 15th. |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax -exempt organizations or non-governmental agencies. Applications from individuals, endowment funds, or capital campaigns will not be considered. Preference is given to charitable organizations in the denver, co. Metropolitan area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Buck Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Colorado. It also paid $65,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 23 | $440,376 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $35,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 2 | $21,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $15,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $14,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends Service Committee | Colorado immigrant rights program | $35,000 |
| 350 Colorado | General operating support | $30,760 |
| Colorado Nonprofit Association - Nonprofit Legal Resoures | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Colorado Nonprofit Association - Agrivoltaic Learning Center | General operating support | $30,000 |
| So All May Eat Denver | General operating support | $25,736 |
| 9TO5 Colorado | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Cultivando | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Housekeys Action Network Denver | Western regional advocacy project | $25,000 |
| Lock the Gate | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Street Fraternity | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Street Side Medics | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Buildstrong Academy | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Denver Food Rescue | General operating support | $22,880 |
| Bluegreen Alliance | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Cossa Insititute | Rural climate ambassador program | $20,000 |
| Grid Alternatives Colorado | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Newcomers Fund Co the Rose Community Foundation | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Denver Metro Tenants Union | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Green Light America | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Groundwork Denver | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Lyra Colorado | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network | General operating support | $20,000 |
| High Country Conservation Center | General operating support | $15,000 |
| La Puente Home Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Quivira Coalition | General operating support | $15,000 |
| The Alliance for Collective Action | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Asylum Seekers Centre | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Urban Seeds | General operating support | $14,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center | Colorado drivers co-op program | $10,000 |
| 350 Montana | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Colorado Nonprofit Association - Agrivoltaic Learning Center | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Conservation Colorado Educational Fund | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Ajl Foundation - As You Sow | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Village Exchange Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Western Regional Advocacy Project (Wrap) | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Dettmann
- Nina Bambina Buck
- Christopher Buck
- Andrew Buck
- Nory Buck
- Nicholas Dettmann
- Drew Truslove
- Jessica Dettmann
- Zoe Buck
- Douglas Buck
- Erika Church
- Isobel Buck
- Noah Zanville
Questions people ask
Does Buck Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Letter of interest deadline is january 15th. Full proposals due march 15th.
How much does Buck Foundation give?
$667,376 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Buck Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol Dettmann (Vice-Chair & Chair of Grants Committee), Nina Bambina Buck (Director), Christopher Buck (Chair) and Andrew Buck (Treasurer & Chair of Finance Committee) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Buck Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and human services.