Bucy Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
Bucy Family Fund is a private foundation in Northglenn, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,000 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $9,375. 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$75,000
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$9,375
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2025 was up from $59,500 the year before.
34% of its 2025 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 | $59,000 | 50 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $59,500 | 34 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $75,000 | 41 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Bucy Family Fund 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 Bucy Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $24,175 |
| Colorado | 12 | $20,825 |
| Vermont | 5 | $15,375 |
| Ohio | 2 | $9,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $875 |
| New York | 2 | $750 |
| Washington | 1 | $750 |
| Arizona | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Return to Freedom | Charitable activity support | $9,375 |
| Center for Cartoon Studies | Charitable activity support | $8,375 |
| Opera Colorado | Charitable activity support | $5,000 |
| Project Angel Heart | Charitable activity support | $5,000 |
| Wellington Schools Endowment Fund | Charitable activity support | $5,000 |
| Ohio Wesleyan Fund | Charitable activity support | $4,000 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | Charitable activity support | $3,000 |
| Heal the Ocean | Charitable activity support | $2,500 |
| Junction Arts & Media | Charitable activity support | $2,500 |
| LGBTQ Fund of Vermont | Charitable activity support | $2,500 |
| Neal Taylor Nature Center Cachuma Lake | Charitable activity support | $2,500 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary | Charitable actitvity support | $2,000 |
| Center for Healthy Communities | Charitable activiry support | $1,500 |
| Western Slope Cons Center | Charitable activity support | $1,500 |
| Nuclear Age Peace Foundation | Charitable activity support | $1,300 |
| Dark Skies Paonia | Charitable activity support | $1,250 |
| Aspen Music Festival & School | Charitable activity support | $1,000 |
| Denver Urban Gardens | Charitable activity support | $1,000 |
| Denver Young Artists Orchestra | Charitable activity support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Chamber Music | Charitable activity support | $1,000 |
| Global Midwife Education Foundation | Charitable activity support | $1,000 |
| Kclu A Service of Ca Lutheran University | Charitable activity support | $1,000 |
| KCRW | Charitable activty support | $1,000 |
| Northern Stage | Charitable activity support | $1,000 |
| Project Cure | Charitable activity support | $1,000 |
| University of Texas Austin | Charitable activity support | $1,000 |
| Vermont Public | Charitable activity support | $1,000 |
| Schools for Salone | Charitable activity support | $750 |
| All Roads | Charitable activity support | $575 |
| Breast Cancer Resource Center | Charitable activity support | $500 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Charitable activity support | $500 |
| Cetacean Society International | Charitable activity support | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable activity support | $500 |
| Mentors 4 College | Charitable activity support | $500 |
| Pig and Pearl | Charitable activity support | $500 |
| Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network | Charitable activity support | $500 |
| Surfrider Foundation | Charitable activity support | $500 |
| Vedanta Society of Southern Ca | Charitable activity support | $500 |
| CCCR Wcni Radio | Charitable activity support | $375 |
| Metropolitan Opera Guild | Charitable activity support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Suzanne D Bucy
- Megan Bucy
- Matt P Bucy III
- Frank D Bucy
- Elisabeth Bucy
Questions people ask
Does Bucy Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bucy Family Fund give?
$75,000 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Bucy Family Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Suzanne D Bucy (Director), Megan Bucy (Secretary), Matt P Bucy III (President) and Frank D Bucy (Vice Preside) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Bucy Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.