George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation
Accepts applications
George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation is a private foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.7 million in 82 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.7 million
- Number of grants82
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$76.3 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.9 million the year before.
17% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.9 million | 69 | $72.2 million |
| 2024 | $3.7 million | 82 | $76.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | George and Sarah Buchanan Foundatio PO Box 38156, Greensboro, NC 27438 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (336) 255-4142 |
What George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 22 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 9 | $545,000 |
| Virginia | 14 | $530,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $230,000 |
| Florida | 7 | $185,000 |
| Missouri | 3 | $160,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $120,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $105,000 |
| California | 2 | $100,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Academy | Scholarship funding | $150,000 |
| Gary Sinese Foundation | General support | $150,000 |
| JDRF | General support | $150,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | General support | $150,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General support | $150,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General support | $125,000 |
| Danville Life Savings and First Aid Crew | General support | $100,000 |
| Hope Academy | Scholarship funding | $100,000 |
| Kids and Pros | General support | $100,000 |
| Pre-Born | General support | $100,000 |
| Mount Jubilee Ministries | General support | $85,000 |
| Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation | General support | $75,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | General support | $75,000 |
| Guy Fieri Foundation | General support | $75,000 |
| Make A Wish | General support | $75,000 |
| Operating Coming Home Foundation Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| Robert Irvine Foundation | General support | $75,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General support | $75,000 |
| Special Olympics | General support | $75,000 |
| St Judes Children's Hospital | General support | $75,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation | General support | $75,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | General support | $65,000 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots | General support | $50,000 |
| Danville Church & Community Tutorial Program | General support | $50,000 |
| Fellowship Hall | General support | $50,000 |
| First Responders Childrens Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Hope for the Warriors | General support | $50,000 |
| March of Dimes | General support | $50,000 |
| Operation Homefront | General support | $50,000 |
| Operation Second Chance | General support | $50,000 |
| Senior Resources of Guilford | General support | $50,000 |
| Danville Pittsylvania Cancer Association Inc | General support | $40,000 |
| Gods Pit Crew | General support | $40,000 |
| Hannahs Haven Inc | General support | $40,000 |
| ASPCA | General support | $35,000 |
| Authoracare Collective | General support | $35,000 |
| Charity Water | General support | $35,000 |
| Mercy Ships | General support | $35,000 |
| The Humane Society of the Piedmont | General support | $35,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | General support | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George Buchanan III
- Robert Buchanan
- Sally Alexander
Questions people ask
Does George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2024, across 82 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists George Buchanan III (Vice President), Robert Buchanan (President) and Sally Alexander (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, veterans and education.