Buckhorn Foundation
Accepts applications
Buckhorn Foundation is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$13,500
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$42,839
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $12,500 the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 | $133,000 | 4 | $52,031 |
| 2024 | $12,500 | 3 | $55,058 |
| 2025 | $13,500 | 3 | $42,839 |
How to apply
| Contact | Elizabeth J Inge 26 Canterbury Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (703) 989-9413, grants@buckhornfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Completion of a grant application |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Buckhorn Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 3 | $13,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Athletics Foundation | Mission support | $10,000 |
| Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia | Mission support | $2,000 |
| Virginia War Memorial Foundation | Mission support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth J Inge
- James A Potter
- Richard L Potter
Questions people ask
Does Buckhorn Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Buckhorn Foundation give?
$13,500 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Buckhorn Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth J Inge (Chairman), James A Potter (Treasurer) and Richard L Potter (Director).
What does Buckhorn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.