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Buchanan Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in POTOMAC, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Robert E Buchanan. It holds total assets of $4.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.9M. Total assets have grown from $727K in 2011 to $4.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 8 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 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Kentucky, Oregon and Maryland. According to available records, Buchanan Family Foundation Inc. has made 170 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $215K in 2020 to $300K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $432K distributed across 58 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $74K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 59 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, Kentucky, Maryland, which account for 61% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 28 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 Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 170 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, KY, MD.
Buchanan Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.4M across 170 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $74K.
Buchanan Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Buchanan Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in POTOMAC, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANNON BUCHANAN | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| ROBERT E BUCHANAN | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| SHARON B BUCHANAN | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| RYAN B BUCHANAN | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| SHANNON B STEPHENS | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| KIRSTEN B QUIGLEY | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| G CHRIS STEPHENS MD | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| BRETT R QUIGLEY | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$300K
Total Assets
$4.3M
Fair Market Value
$5.4M
Net Worth
$4.3M
Grants Paid
$300K
Contributions
$300K
Net Investment Income
$486K
Distribution Amount
$253K
Total: $4.2M
Total Grants
170
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
59
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope LodgeCHARITABLE | Lexington, KY | $1K | 2023 |
| THE CONTINGENTCHARITABLE | PORTLAND, OR | $74K | 2024 |
| NATURE CONSERVANCYCHARITABLE | BETHESDA, MD | $50K | 2024 |
| LIFEWISE ACADEMY - E&DCHARITABLE | HILLIARD, OH | $20K | 2024 |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTIONCHARITABLE | BASALT, CO | $18K | 2024 |
| NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIESCHARITABLE | BETHESDA, MD | $15K | 2024 |
| SIGSC GREEN SPACE CONSERVANCYCHARITABLE | JOHNS ISLAND, SC | $15K | 2024 |
| LEXINGTON DREAM FACTORYCHARITABLE | LEXINGTON, KY | $15K | 2024 |
| WOODHILL COMMUNITY CENTERCHARITABLE | LEXINGTON, KY | $12K | 2024 |
| LEXINGTON REFUGE FOR WOMENCHARITABLE | LEXINGTON, KY | $10K | 2024 |
| SAFE PLACE FOR WOMENCHARITABLE | LITTLETON, CO | $10K | 2024 |
| FRIENDS OF THE CHILDRENCHARITABLE | PORTLAND, OR | $8K | 2024 |
| CORAL RESTORATION FOUNDATIONCHARITABLE | KEY LARGO, FL | $8K | 2024 |
| SEA ISLAND HUNGER AWARENESS FOUNDATIONCHARITABLE | JOHNS ISLAND, SC | $8K | 2024 |
| SURGERY ON SUNDAYSCHARITABLE | LEXINGTON, KY | $8K | 2024 |
| LEXINGTON HOPE CENTERCHARITABLE | LEXINGTON, KY | $6K | 2024 |
| OREGON ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCILCHARITABLE | PORTLAND, OR | $6K | 2024 |
| MANNA FOOD BANKCHARITABLE | SILVER SPRING, MD | $5K | 2024 |
| DC CENTRAL KITCHENCHARITABLE | BOSTON, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD - DCCHARITABLE | WASHINGTON, DC | $3K | 2024 |
| SUTRO STEWARDSCHARITABLE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $2K | 2024 |
| BLUEGRASS MIRACLE LEAGUE (ROTARY CLUB OF LEXINGTON)CHARITABLE | LEXINGTON, KY | $2K | 2024 |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY - ORCHARITABLE | PORTLAND, OR | $1K | 2024 |
| FOOD LIFELINE HUNGER AWARENESSCHARITABLE | BOULEVARD PARK, WA | $1K | 2024 |
| 100 BLACK MEN OF GREATER WASHINGTONCHARITABLE | WASHINGTON, DC | $1K | 2024 |
| World Cental KitchenCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Columbia River KeeperCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| The NestCHARITABLE | Lexington, KY | $1K | 2023 |
| Girls Inc DcCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
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