The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Potomac, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $300,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $73,500. 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$300,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$73,500
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $234,000 the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $234,000 | 29 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 24 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc 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 The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 4 | $88,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $70,000 |
| Kentucky | 6 | $52,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $28,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $22,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $7,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Contingent | Charitable | $73,500 |
| Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Lifewise Academy - E&d | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institution | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Lexington Dream Factory | Charitable | $15,000 |
| National Center for Children and Families | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Sigsc Green Space Conservancy | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Woodhill Community Center | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Lexington Refuge for Women | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Safe Place for Women | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Children | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Sea Island Hunger Awareness Foundation | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Surgery on Sundays | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Lexington Hope Center | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Oregon Environmental Council | Charitable | $5,500 |
| DC Central Kitchen | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood - DC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Bluegrass Miracle League (Rotary Club of Lexington) | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Sutro Stewards | Charitable | $2,000 |
| 100 Black Men of Greater Washington | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy - or | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Food Lifeline Hunger Awareness | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert E Buchanan
- Sharon B Buchanan
- Ryan B Buchanan
- Shannon B Stephens
- Kirsten B Quigley
- G Chris Stephens MD
- Brett R Quigley
- Shannon Buchanan
Questions people ask
Does The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc give?
$300,000 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert E Buchanan (President), Sharon B Buchanan (Vice President), Ryan B Buchanan (Director) and Shannon B Stephens (Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and food and hunger.