James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $128,926 and the largest $752,064. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$128,926
- Largest grant$752,064
- Assets$29.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $993,833 the year before.
0% 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 | $912,240 | 4 | $21.4 million |
| 2024 | $993,833 | 4 | $23.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 4 | $29.7 million |
How to apply
James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust 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 James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 4 | $1.1 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita State University Foundation | Scholarships (95%) & french | $752,064 |
| Friends University | Unrestricted general | $193,388 |
| Newman University | Unrestricted general | $64,463 |
| Butler Community College | Unrestricted general | $64,463 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $128,926.
Who runs James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.