Buckner Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Buckner Foundation is a private foundation in Prairie Village, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $359,613 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $16,600 and the largest $50,000. 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$359,613
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$16,600
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$8.5 million
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2024 was up from $244,785 the year before.
72% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $320,500 | 22 | $6.2 million |
| 2023 | $244,785 | 17 | $7.4 million |
| 2024 | $359,613 | 18 | $8.5 million |
How to apply
Buckner 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 Buckner Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 18 | $359,613 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saline County Historical Society | To provide funds for organization's operations | $50,000 |
| Fitzgibbon Hospital | To provide funds for organization's operations | $44,094 |
| Sweet Springs Community Food Pantry | To provide funds for organization's operations | $40,000 |
| Missouri Valley College | To provide funds for organization's operations | $36,200 |
| District III Area Agency on Aging | To provide funds for organization's operations | $27,338 |
| Food Bank of Central and NE Missouri | To provide funds for organization's operations | $25,000 |
| Missouri River Valley Steam Engine Association | To provide funds for organization's operations | $25,000 |
| Marshall Philharmonic Orchestra | To provide funds for organization's operations | $21,981 |
| Marshall Community Chorus | To provide funds for organization's operations | $20,000 |
| First United Methodist Church - ESL | To provide funds for organization's operations | $13,200 |
| Slater Healthcare Facilities Corp | To provide funds for organization's operations | $12,000 |
| Tri-County Outreach | To provide funds for organization's operations | $12,000 |
| Grow Pediatric Therapy Services | To provide funds for organization's operations | $11,000 |
| Friends of Arrow Rock | To provide funds for organization's operationsto provide funds for organization's operations | $10,000 |
| Community Food Pantry | To provide funds for organization's operations | $5,000 |
| Fitzgibbon Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers | To provide funds for organization's operations | $3,800 |
| Taking Shape | To provide funds for organization's operations | $2,000 |
| Hearts With Hooves Inc | To provide funds for organization's operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Kessinger
- Charles D van Dyke
- James Coe
- Thomas B Hall
- Jane Huff
Questions people ask
Does Buckner Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Buckner Foundation give?
$359,613 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $16,600.
Who runs Buckner Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph Kessinger (Trustee), Charles D van Dyke (Advisor), James Coe (Advisor) and Thomas B Hall (Advisor) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Buckner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and food and hunger.