Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr
Preselected recipients only
Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $23,600 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$23,600
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$435,326
- New grantees92%
Giving in 2024 was up from $400 the year before.
92% 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 | $400 | 1 | $392,450 |
| 2024 | $23,600 | 13 | $435,326 |
How to apply
Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr 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 Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 6 | $15,100 |
| Missouri | 4 | $3,800 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,700 |
| Michigan | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TennGreen Land Conservancy | charity | $10,000 |
| Episcopal Relief and Development | charity | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army of Nashville | charity | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army of St Louis | charity | $2,000 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | charity | $2,000 |
| Afedj | charity | $1,700 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank | charity | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | charity | $500 |
| Alive Hospice | charity | $500 |
| Hillsdale College | charity | $500 |
| Episcopal City Mission | charity | $400 |
| St Lois Public Radio | charity | $400 |
| Cumberland Trails Conference | charity | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Buckner
- Earnest Buckner
Questions people ask
Does Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr give?
$23,600 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Buckner (Trustee) and Earnest Buckner (Trustee).
What does Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, human services and faith communities.