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Buchanan Family Foundation is a private corporation based in GREAT FALLS, MT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is John Buchanan. It holds total assets of $140K. Annual income is reported at $20K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Montana. According to available records, Buchanan Family Foundation has made 102 grants totaling $153K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $45K in 2021 to $107K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $5K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 40 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Montana, California, Texas, which account for 71% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 34 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Buchanan Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 102 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MT, CA, TX.
Buchanan Family Foundation has distributed a total of $153K across 102 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $5K.
Buchanan Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Buchanan Family Foundation is headquartered in GREAT FALLS, MT. While based in MT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Buchanan | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Charlie Byrne | SECRETARY/TREASURER, DIREC | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barbara Byrne | VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$59K
Total Assets
$114K
Fair Market Value
$114K
Net Worth
$114K
Grants Paid
$58K
Contributions
$53K
Net Investment Income
$3K
Distribution Amount
$5K
Total: $100K
Total Grants
102
Total Giving
$153K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
40
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| IntermountainGENERAL OPERATING | Helena, MT | $2K | 2022 |
| Missoula Butterfly House & InsectariumGENERAL OPERATING | Missoula, MT | $5K | 2022 |
| Montana Business Professionals Of AmericaSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Billings, MT | $5K | 2022 |
| Cm Russell MuseumGENERAL OPERATING | Great Falls, MT | $5K | 2022 |
| DeliverfundGENERAL OPERATING | Dallas, TX | $4K | 2022 |
| Partnerships For ChangeGENERAL OPERATING - FOR LAMA TENZIN-INDIA | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Child BridgeGENERAL OPERATING | Bigfork, MT | $3K | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectGENERAL OPERATING | Topeka, KS | $3K | 2022 |
| Gary Sinise FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Woodland Hills, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| University Of Montana FoundationSCHOOL OF BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP | Missoula, MT | $2K | 2022 |
| Watson Children'S ShelterGENERAL OPERATING | Missoula, MT | $2K | 2022 |
| Grizzly Riders InternationalGENERAL OPERATING | Missoula, MT | $2K | 2022 |
| Poverello CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Missoula, MT | $2K | 2022 |
| Great Falls Central Catholic High SchoolGENERAL OPERATING | Great Falls, MT | $2K | 2022 |
| Missoula Food BankGENERAL OPERATING | Missoula, MT | $1K | 2022 |
| Diocese Of HelenaANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL - ST FRANCIS XAVIER PARRISH | Helena, MT | $1K | 2022 |
| Flathead Lake Bio StationGENERAL OPERATING | Polson, MT | $1K | 2022 |
| Montana Community Foundation Fbo UmJOHN AND SHEILA BUCHANAN FND. FBO OF U OF M SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Helena, MT | $1K | 2022 |
| Montana Sheriffs & Peace Officers AssnGENERAL OPERATING | Miles City, MT | $1K | 2022 |
| YwcaGENERAL OPERATING | Missoula, MT | $1K | 2022 |
| The UsoGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $500 | 2022 |
| Neighborworks Great FallsGENERAL OPERATING | Great Falls, MT | $500 | 2022 |
| Shodair Children'S HospitalGENERAL OPERATING | Helena, MT | $500 | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospitals For ChildrenGENERAL OPERATING | Ranson, WV | $500 | 2022 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospitalGENERAL OPERATING | Memphis, TN | $500 | 2022 |
| Friends Of Bigfork Fire DepartmentGENERAL OPERATING | Bigfork, MT | $500 | 2022 |
| Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of United StatesGENERAL OPERATING | Milford, NH | $500 | 2022 |
| American Legion Nat HeadquartersGENERAL OPERATING | Tulsa, OK | $500 | 2022 |