The Helen R Buck Foundation
Accepts applications
The Helen R Buck Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $242,544 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $87,544. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$242,544
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$87,544
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $238,500 the year before.
19% of its 2025 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 | $203,000 | 25 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $238,500 | 24 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $242,544 | 21 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Nina L Cohen C/O the Glenmede Trust Co 1650 Mar, Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 419-6000 |
| Deadlines | 12/31 |
What The Helen R Buck Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 7 | $109,544 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $37,000 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $22,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset County Park Foundation | For the benefit of the | $87,544 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy Inc | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Division of infectious | $18,000 |
| Blithewold | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| District Of Columbia Green Spaces Allian | W street park | $15,000 |
| Botanical Garden of the Piedmont | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Dutchess Land Conservancy Inc | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation | In honor of dr oskoui | $10,000 |
| Cultivate Charlottesville | City schoolyard garden | $10,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Historic Morven | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| NPR Foundation | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Our Lady of Victory Church | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Newport Tree Conservancy | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Hudson Valley Clubhouse Inc | General | $4,000 |
| Mendham Borough Police Department | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Peapack Gladstone Fire Company No 1 Inc | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Peapack Gladstone Police Department | For the charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Peapack-Gladstone First Aid & Rescue Squad | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| St George's School | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Inc | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- The Glenmede Trust Company
- Martha B Bartlett
- Leonard J Buck II
Questions people ask
Does The Helen R Buck Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 12/31.
How much does The Helen R Buck Foundation give?
$242,544 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs The Helen R Buck Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists The Glenmede Trust Company (Trustee), Martha B Bartlett (Trustee) and Leonard J Buck II (Trustee).
What does The Helen R Buck Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and community development.