John Dustin Buckman Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
John Dustin Buckman Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $349,020. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$349,020
- Assets$28.8 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
16% 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 | $1.3 million | 20 | $27.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 19 | $28.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mrs Leigh Lawyer Trust Officer 4385 Poplar Ave, Memhis, TN 38117 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (901) 681-2349 |
| What to submit | Brief statementof the purpose of the organization and intended use of funds |
| Restrictions | One-half of the income from this trust is intended for needy causes which are of benefit to children |
What John Dustin Buckman Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 19 | $1.4 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospl | Benefit children | $349,020 |
| Le Bonheur Childrens Medical Ctr | Benefit children | $349,020 |
| Saint Paul Catholic School | Benefit charity | $100,000 |
| Dixon Gallery & Gardens | Benefit children | $75,000 |
| The Dennis Price Jr Foundation | 2023 grant request | $60,000 |
| Christian Brothers High School | Public benefit | $55,000 |
| St Agnes Academy | Charity | $55,000 |
| Memphis Teacher Residency Inc | 2023 grant request | $50,000 |
| Emmanuel Center Inc | 2023 grant request | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities of West Tennessee | Benefit children | $40,000 |
| Memphis Urban Young Life | Benefit children | $40,000 |
| Memphis Child Advocacy Center | Benefit children | $35,000 |
| Service Over Self | Benefit children | $35,000 |
| Room in the Inn-Memphis | Grant requested | $25,000 |
| Childrens Museum of Memphis | 2023 grant request | $20,000 |
| Binghampton Christian Academy | Benefit children | $20,000 |
| White Station High School Athletic | 2023 grant request | $15,000 |
| Streets Ministries Inc | Grant requested | $15,000 |
| Hope House | Educational | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- First Horizon Bank
Questions people ask
Does John Dustin Buckman Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does John Dustin Buckman Charitable Trust give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs John Dustin Buckman Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists First Horizon Bank (Trustee).
What does John Dustin Buckman Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.