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Buzbee Foundation is a private trust based in MONTGOMERY, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is James M Buzbee. It holds total assets of $1.9M. Annual income is reported at $115K. Total assets have grown from $1.1M in 2011 to $1.9M in 2023. 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and Florida. According to available records, Buzbee Foundation has made 71 grants totaling $237K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $72K and $84K annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $15K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 36 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Florida, North Carolina, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$300
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 26 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.
Buzbee Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 71 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, FL, NC.
Buzbee Foundation has distributed a total of $237K across 71 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $15K.
Buzbee Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Buzbee Foundation is headquartered in MONTGOMERY, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carla Suzanne Buzbee Osborn | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lelynn Kay Buzbee Wilson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$92K
Total Assets
$1.9M
Fair Market Value
$1.9M
Net Worth
$1.9M
Grants Paid
$84K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$88K
Distribution Amount
$93K
Total Grants
71
Total Giving
$237K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
36
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL | Mineral Wells, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Grace School Of TheologyGENERAL | The Woodlands, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Samaritans PurseGENERAL | Boone, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| Focus On The FamilyGENERAL | Colorado Springs, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Mercy ShipsGENERAL | Lindale, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Jesus Film ProjectGENERAL | Orlando, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Wycliffe Bible SocietyGENERAL | Orlando, FL | $4K | 2023 |
| Community Enhancement NetworkGLOW UGANDA | Edmond, OK | $4K | 2023 |
| Mercury OneGENERAL | Irving, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Prison FellowshipGENERAL | Merrifield, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| Parkinson ResearchGENERAL | Sarasota, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Faith Community Bible ChurchGENERAL | Mulino, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| American Heart AssociationGENERAL | Dallas, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Mission Aviation FellowshipGENERAL | Nampa, ID | $2K | 2023 |
| Hogar InfantilGENERAL | Granbury, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| The Max And Billie Clark FoundationGENERAL | Mineral Wells, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Rwanda Riseerm RwandaGENERAL | Edmonds, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| San Antonio Amputee FoundationGENERAL | San Antonio, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Presbyterian Children'SGENERAL | Austin, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| St Martin'S Lutheran ChurchGENERAL | Austin, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| The Gideons InternationalGENERAL | Midland, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| St Bonaventure Indian MissionGENERAL | Thoreau, NM | $1K | 2023 |
| Happy Hill FarmGENERAL | Grandbury, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| National Christian Foundation18 TEN MINISTRIES | Dripping Springs, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Palo Pinto Historical AssoGENERAL | Mineral Wells, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Horns 4 HopeGENERAL | Santo, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Texas Wendish Heritage SocietyGENERAL | Giddings, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| North Shore ChurchGENERAL | Montgomery, TX | $4K | 2022 |
| The GideonsGENERAL | Midland, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Muscular Dystrophy AssoGENERAL | Tucson, AZ | $15K | 2020 |