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George And Sarah Buchanan Foundation is a private corporation based in GREENSBORO, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Co George B Buchanan Jr President. It holds total assets of $65.8M. Annual income is reported at $7.3M. Total assets have grown from $2.3M in 2011 to $67.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. According to available records, George And Sarah Buchanan Foundation has made 111 grants totaling $2.2M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $176K in 2022 to $2M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $125K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 51 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Carolina, Virginia, New York, which account for 71% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
George And Sarah Buchanan Foundation reported 111 individual grants totaling $2.2 million between 2022 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $15,000. Half of those grants fell between $5,000 and $22,500. Its largest single grant in the record was $125,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $3.0 million in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in NC (36 of 111), followed by VA (29) and NY (14). In total the foundation's grantees span 15 states. Of its 51 distinct grantees, 92 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Caldwell Academy ($275,000), Operation Coming Home Foundation Inc ($100,000) and Tunnels To Towers Foundation ($88,500).
Computed from 111 individual grant records (2022–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 15 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
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.
George And Sarah Buchanan Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 111 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, VA, NY.
George And Sarah Buchanan Foundation has distributed a total of $2.2M across 111 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $125K.
George And Sarah Buchanan Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (204479813) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
George And Sarah Buchanan Foundation is headquartered in GREENSBORO, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Buchanan Iii | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sally Alexander | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Buchanan | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$3M
Total Assets
$67.9M
Fair Market Value
$72.2M
Net Worth
$67.9M
Grants Paid
$2.9M
Contributions
$20M
Net Investment Income
$1.2M
Distribution Amount
$2.9M
Total: N/A
Total Grants
111
Total Giving
$2.2M
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
51
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell AcademySCHOLARSHIP FUNDING | Greensboro, NC | $125K | 2023 |
| Danville Life Savings And First Aid CrewGENERAL SUPPORT | Danville, VA | $125K | 2023 |
| Operation Coming Home Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $50K | 2023 |
| Gary Sinese FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $40K | 2023 |
| Tunnels To Towers FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Staten Island, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Fayetteville, NC | $40K | 2023 |
| JdrfGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| Folds Of Honor FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Owasso, OK | $30K | 2023 |
| Hope AcademySCHOLARSHIP FUNDING | Greensboro, NC | $30K | 2023 |
| Fisher House Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Rockville, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Make A WishGENERAL SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $25K | 2023 |
| Intrepid Fallen Heroes FundGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Special OlympicsGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, NC | $20K | 2023 |
| Danville Pittsylvania Cancer Association IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Danville, VA | $20K | 2023 |
| Fellowship Of Christian AthletesGENERAL SUPPORT | Kansas City, MO | $20K | 2023 |
| Special Operations Warrior FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Tampa, FL | $20K | 2023 |
| Samaritan'S PurseGENERAL SUPPORT | Boone, NC | $20K | 2023 |
| Kids And ProsGENERAL SUPPORT | Buford, GA | $20K | 2023 |
| Semper Fi And Americans FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Oceanside, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House CharitiesGENERAL SUPPORT | Roanoke, VA | $20K | 2023 |
| The Friends Of Barnabus FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Midlothian, VA | $15K | 2023 |
| Charity WaterGENERAL SUPPORT | Stafford, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| March Of DimesGENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $15K | 2023 |
| Mercy ShipsGENERAL SUPPORT | Garden Valley, TX | $15K | 2023 |