Buchanan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Buchanan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Great Falls, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $37,600 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$37,600
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$163,972
- New grantees97%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6,746 the year before.
97% 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 | $58,200 | 33 | $114,084 |
| 2024 | $6,746 | 2 | $140,322 |
| 2025 | $37,600 | 29 | $163,972 |
How to apply
Buchanan 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 Buchanan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 16 | $21,600 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Deliverfund | General operating | $5,000 |
| Partnerships for Change | General operating - for lama tenzin-india | $5,000 |
| Diocese of Helena | Annual catholic appeal - st francis xavier parrish | $3,000 |
| Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium | General operating | $3,000 |
| CM Russell Museum | General operating | $2,500 |
| Missoula Food Bank | General operating | $2,000 |
| Watson Children's Shelter | General operating | $2,000 |
| Flathead Lake Bio Station | General operating | $1,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General operating | $1,000 |
| Great Falls Central Catholic High School | General operating | $1,000 |
| Montana Community Foundation FBO Um | John and sheila buchanan fnd. Fbo of u of m school of business administration | $1,000 |
| Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Assn | General operating | $1,000 |
| Neighborworks Great Falls | General operating | $1,000 |
| Poverello Center | General operating | $1,000 |
| University of Montana Foundation | School of business scholarship | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General operating | $1,000 |
| YWCA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General operating | $500 |
| Friends of Bigfork Fire Department | General operating | $500 |
| Shodair Children's Hospital | General operating | $500 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General operating | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General operating | $500 |
| Students for Life of America | General operating | $500 |
| The Uso | General operating | $500 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of United States | General operating | $500 |
| Alice Lloyd College | General operating | $400 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General operating | $300 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | General operating | $300 |
| Manning Foundation | General operating | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheila Buchanan
- Charlie Byrne
- Marcus Leach
Questions people ask
Does Buchanan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Buchanan Family Foundation give?
$37,600 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Buchanan Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sheila Buchanan (President, Director), Charlie Byrne (Secretary/Treasurer, Direc) and Marcus Leach (Director).
What does Buchanan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.