Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation
Accepts applications
Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $791,517 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$791,517
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$17.1 million
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2025 was down from $808,288 the year before.
91% 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 | $698,940 | 15 | $14.7 million |
| 2024 | $808,288 | 27 | $16.1 million |
| 2025 | $791,517 | 47 | $17.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Nadine Doolittle 30 S 17th St Ste 820, Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (267) 369-3342 |
| What to submit | Organizations may apply for grants by submitting an application and accompanying documents through the caroline alexander buck foundation website. |
| Deadlines | Grants considered twice a year. |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions or limitations, other than they be for qualified uses. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 47 | $791,517 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Picture Philadelphia | Support literacy as a social justice issue. | $100,000 |
| Inn Dwelling Inc | Build permanent families for children in foster care. | $75,000 |
| Holy Child Academy | Create safe hangout spaces for teens in sw philadelphia. | $30,000 |
| Ccsa Foundation | Help provide free, high-quality healthcare to uninsured working people in chester county. | $25,000 |
| Gateway Horseworks | Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports. | $25,000 |
| Leveling the Playing Field | To service society through contributions towards people's health and well-being. | $25,000 |
| Need in Deed | Work collaboratively with the people we serve to provide creative education, healthy food, and employment opportunities. | $25,000 |
| Northern Children's Services | Equip youth and families with the tools necessary for academic achievement. | $25,000 |
| Providence Center | Support experienced-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. | $25,000 |
| St James School | Transform young people's lives through long distance running and mentorship. | $25,000 |
| Individual | Alleviate hunger, enhance literacy, and provide life skills to needy individuals. | $25,000 |
| Thorncroft Equestrian Center | Improve the quality of life in sw philadelphia by addressing social, economic, and cultural decline. | $25,000 |
| Well Rooted | Help break the cycle of homelessness and poverty in philadelphia. | $25,000 |
| Individual | Support programs for older women and their families, and to provide financial assistance for people experiencing crisis. | $20,000 |
| Discover Pathways | Support a collaboration where scientists, teachers, and students can join forces to engage in research. | $20,000 |
| Fab Youth Philly | Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports. | $20,000 |
| Face to Face | Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports. | $20,000 |
| Women's Empowerment Series Inc | To provide specialized, structured literacy tutoring to children and adults, and help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports. | $20,000 |
| Mindfulness Through Movement Inc | End family homelessness. | $15,600 |
| Montgomery County Norristown Public Library | Support programs to help youth and young adults succeed. | $15,500 |
| Camp Jamison | Support programs providing charitable food, education and literacy. | $15,000 |
| Camp Sojoumer | Empower bipoc teenagers and young adults in west philadelphia. | $15,000 |
| Casa of Philadelphia | Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports. | $15,000 |
| Historic Fair Hill | Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports. | $15,000 |
| Mom's House Inc of Greater Philadelphia | Support positive change in the lives of at-risk children. | $15,000 |
| Students Run Philly Stlyle | Help children, youth & families facing emotional & behavioral challenges. | $15,000 |
| The Niche Clinic | To educate traditionally under-resourced students. | $15,000 |
| Youth Empowerment Services | Support tuition free summer camp program. | $12,000 |
| Book Trust | Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports. | $10,000 |
| Bucks County Opportunity Council | Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports. | $10,000 |
| Cosmic Writers | Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports. | $10,000 |
| Joyful Readers | Help every child in philadelphia have access to books and every opportunity to pursue their dreams. | $10,000 |
| Peter's Place | Support advocates for victims of child abuse. | $10,000 |
| Weavers Way Community Center | Support experienced-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. | $10,000 |
| Westside Community Center | Help create pathways to education and workforce for low-income students. | $7,500 |
| Historic Stenton | Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports. | $5,000 |
| Jubilee School | Support transformative educational experiences for underserved hs youth. | $1,447 |
| Jubilee School | Support academic enrichment for low-income students from philadelphia. | $1,447 |
| Jubilee School | Fund scholarships for first generation college-pursuing hs students. | $1,447 |
| Jubilee School | Support educational opportunities for smart underprivileged children. | $1,447 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha Bardsley
- Leidy McIlvaine Churchman
- Sonia H Churchman
- L Stirling Churchman
- W Morgan Churchman
- Nadine Dootlittle
- Gordon L Keen Jr Esquire
- Wendy Mackey
- Beverly Anne McConnell
- Binney H C Wietlisbach
Questions people ask
Does Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grants considered twice a year.
How much does Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation give?
$791,517 in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Martha Bardsley (Director), Leidy McIlvaine Churchman (Director), Sonia H Churchman (Director) and L Stirling Churchman (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.