Deborah Buck Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Deborah Buck Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $284,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$284,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $261,900 the year before.
54% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $261,900 | 13 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $284,500 | 13 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Deborah Buck 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 Deborah Buck Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $209,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pen and Brush | To support female artists & writers | $30,000 |
| Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture | To support painting educational programs | $30,000 |
| Oceana Inc | To preserve ocean life | $30,000 |
| The Brooklyn Rail Inc | To support independent forum for arts | $25,000 |
| The Sculpture Center Inc | To support the commission and exhibition of contemporary sculpture. | $25,000 |
| Site Sante Fe | To support contemporary creative expression | $25,000 |
| Heckscher Museum | To support the museum | $25,000 |
| Clyfford Still Museum | To advance clyfford still's art and legacy | $20,000 |
| New Art Publications | To support bomb magazine. | $20,000 |
| On This Spot NYC Inc | To support pioneering women artists | $20,000 |
| Every Woman Biennial Inc | To support the world's largest female and non-binary art festival | $17,500 |
| Madison Square Park Conservancy | Eisenman art deinstallation | $15,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc | To support artist education | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Buck
- D Ben Benoit
Questions people ask
Does Deborah Buck Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Deborah Buck Foundation give?
$284,500 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Deborah Buck Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Deborah Buck (President) and D Ben Benoit (Treasurer).
What does Deborah Buck Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.