Buck Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Buck Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ridgely, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $149,324 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $4,250 and the largest $26,000. 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$149,324
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$4,250
- Largest grant$26,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $130,000 the year before.
46% 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 | $119,676 | 23 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $130,000 | 24 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $149,324 | 24 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Buck 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 Buck Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 2 | $36,000 |
| Texas | 6 | $27,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 3 | $18,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $17,500 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $11,100 |
| Nevada | 2 | $10,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $724 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Tennis Champions Center | Education | $26,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Education | $20,000 |
| La Jolla Institute of Immunology | Health | $11,000 |
| Erin Kay Flatly Memorial Foundation | Education | $10,000 |
| Friends of Princeton Tennis | Education | $10,000 |
| Marty Hennessy Inspiring Children Foundation | Charity | $10,000 |
| USIC Foundation | Education | $10,000 |
| University of Texas | Education | $10,000 |
| The Kincaid School | Education | $7,500 |
| Banner Lake Club | Community | $5,000 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall Alumni Fund | Education | $5,000 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | Education | $5,000 |
| MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital | Health | $3,500 |
| reMind | Health | $3,000 |
| Children's Home Security | Charity | $2,500 |
| Spring Spirit Baseball | Charity | $2,500 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Veterans | $2,000 |
| Mike Rowe Works Foundation | Education | $2,000 |
| Princeton University | Education | $1,100 |
| Chapelwood Methodist Church | Religious | $1,000 |
| DonorsChooseOrg | Education | $724 |
| Las Vegas Little Theater | Community | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Health | $500 |
| Williams College Alumni Fund | Education | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie S Buck
- Clyde Buck
Questions people ask
Does Buck Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Buck Family Foundation give?
$149,324 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $4,250.
Who runs Buck Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leslie S Buck (Director) and Clyde Buck (Director).
What does Buck Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.