Bruckner Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bruckner Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Amarillo, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $335,175 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $197,035. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$335,175
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$197,035
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $289,318 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $255,872 | 24 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $289,318 | 41 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $335,175 | 40 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
Bruckner Family Foundation Inc 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 Bruckner Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 37 | $330,875 |
| California | 2 | $2,800 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Spread Boy Scout Council | Programs | $197,035 |
| Amarillo College Foundation | Programs | $50,256 |
| The Bridge | Programs | $33,334 |
| Another Chance House | Programs | $4,000 |
| Opportunity School | Programs | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Programs | $2,500 |
| The Antioch Project | Programs | $2,500 |
| Gideons International | Programs | $2,000 |
| Life Challege of Amarillo | Programs | $2,000 |
| Amarillo Botanical Gardens | Programs | $1,500 |
| Amarillo Children's Home | Programs | $1,500 |
| Amarillo Symphony | Programs | $1,500 |
| Buckner Foundation | Programs | $1,500 |
| Downtown Women's Center | Programs | $1,500 |
| Evelines Sunshine Cottage | Programs | $1,500 |
| Faith City Ministries | Programs | $1,500 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Programs | $1,500 |
| Harrington Cancer Center | Programs | $1,500 |
| Heal the City | Programs | $1,500 |
| High Plains Food Bank | Programs | $1,500 |
| Hope Choice | Programs | $1,500 |
| McMurray University | Programs | $1,500 |
| Meals on Wheels | Programs | $1,500 |
| Panhandle Plains Historical Museum | Programs | $1,500 |
| Sharing Hope Ministries | Programs | $1,500 |
| Texas Boys Ranch | Programs | $1,500 |
| Turn Center | Programs | $1,500 |
| Wesley Community Center | Programs | $1,500 |
| Amarillo Area Foundation | Programs | $1,000 |
| Amarillo Museum of Art | Programs | $1,000 |
| Amarillo Opera | Programs | $1,000 |
| City Church Outreach Ministry | Programs | $1,000 |
| Don Harrington Discovery Center | Programs | $1,000 |
| Fill With Hope | Programs | $1,000 |
| Guyon Saunders Resource Center | Programs | $1,000 |
| Maverick Boys & Girls Club | Programs | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Programs | $1,000 |
| Westiminister Presbyterian Church | Programs | $1,000 |
| Albertsons Companies Foundation | Programs | $300 |
| Amarillo Flame Basketball Team | Programs | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Peggy Bruckner
- Chris Bruckner
- Brian Bruckner
Questions people ask
Does Bruckner Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bruckner Family Foundation Inc give?
$335,175 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Bruckner Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Peggy Bruckner (Secretary/Treasurer), Chris Bruckner (President) and Brian Bruckner (Vice-President).
What does Bruckner Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.