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Buck Family Foundation is a private corporation based in WHITE PLAINS, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is M Shmerler & Co. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $310K. Total assets have decreased from $1.3M in 2010 to $942K in 2022. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2021 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Illinois. According to available records, Buck Family Foundation has made 19 grants totaling $376K, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has grown from $90K in 2021 to $125K in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $60K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, which account for 63% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$29K
Largest Grant
$60K
Based on 3 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.
Buck Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 19 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, PA, IL.
Buck Family Foundation has distributed a total of $376K across 19 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $60K.
Buck Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Buck Family Foundation is headquartered in WHITE PLAINS, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Buck | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Heather Buck | SEC/TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$78K
Total Assets
$942K
Fair Market Value
$1.2M
Net Worth
$942K
Grants Paid
$75K
Contributions
$3K
Net Investment Income
$35K
Distribution Amount
$64K
Total Grants
19
Total Giving
$376K
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opera PhiladelphiaCHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2024 |
| The Tank LtdCHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL | New York, NY | $45K | 2024 |
| Berklee College Of MusicCHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL | Boston, MA | $20K | 2024 |
| FreewritersorgCHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2024 |
| Shakespeare Behind BarsCHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL | Macatawa, MI | $5K | 2024 |
| New York Youth SymphonyCHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| People'S Music School Of ChicagoCHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Harmony ProgramCHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL | New York, NY | $6K | 2022 |
| New York Philharmonic OrchestraCHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL | New York, NY | $20K | 2021 |
| Volunteers Of AmericaCHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL | New York, NY | $8K | 2021 |
| Siemer InstituteCHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL | Columbus, OH | $1K | 2021 |
| Lincoln Center For The Performing ArtsCHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL | New York, NY | $1K | 2021 |