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The Buchanan Family Foundation is a private corporation based in LAKE FOREST, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1967. It holds total assets of $37.5M. Annual income is reported at $12.1M. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, The Buchanan Family Foundation has made 568 grants totaling $10.1M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $2.2M and $5.7M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $5.7M distributed across 292 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $160K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 229 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Ohio, Connecticut, which account for 58% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 23 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$125K
Based on 129 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.
The Buchanan Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 568 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, OH, CT.
The Buchanan Family Foundation has distributed a total of $10.1M across 568 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $160K.
The Buchanan Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Buchanan Family Foundation is headquartered in LAKE FOREST, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 23 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth H Buchanan | PRESIDENT | $75K | $0 | $75K |
| Charles F Kane Jr | TREASURER | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| Brian K Jones | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Margaux Buchanan | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Hunt Eldridge Iii | VICE-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Perrin B Martin | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.4M
Total Assets
$37.1M
Fair Market Value
$52.8M
Net Worth
$37.1M
Grants Paid
$2.2M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.6M
Distribution Amount
$2.5M
Total: $25.8M
Total Grants
568
Total Giving
$10.1M
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
229
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Mcgraw Wildlife FoundationGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Dundee, IL | $35K | 2023 |
| Salvation ArmyGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Dutchess Day SchoolGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Millbrook, NJ | $155K | 2023 |
| Lake County Community FoundationGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Lake Forest, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| Purdue UniversityGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | West Lafayette, IN | $50K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood AssociationGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Delta WaterfowlGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Bismark, ND | $50K | 2023 |
| Tall Pines ConservatoryGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Nashotah, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability LabGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| Josselyn Center For Mental HealthGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Northfield, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| Lincoln Park Zoological SocietyGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Dutchess Land ConservatoryGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Millbrook, NJ | $30K | 2023 |
| Advocate Lutheran General HospitalGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Ohio State University College Of VeterinaryGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Columbus, OH | $30K | 2023 |
| Shedd AquariumGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy Of IllinoisGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Arlington, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| Raison D'Etre - Dance CompanyGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Bozeman, MT | $30K | 2023 |
| Chicago Zoological Society - Brookfield ZooGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Brookfield, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Rainbows For All Children IncGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Trot IncGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Oldsmar, FL | $30K | 2023 |
| Billion Oyster ProjectGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| History Center Of Lake Forest - Lake BuffGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Bozeman Sports Park FoundationGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Bozeman, MT | $25K | 2023 |
| Cary Institute Of Ecosystem StudiesGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Millbrook, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Evergreen Climate InnovationsGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Menlo Park, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Wellwood Climate Research CenterGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Falmouth, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory & AquariumGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Sarasota, FL | $25K | 2023 |
| Great Lakes Adaptive Sports AssociationGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Lake Forest, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Ravinia FestivalGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Lake Forest HospitalGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Lake Forest, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Wildlands Trust IncGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Plymouth, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Wttw - Channel 11GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Gallatin Valley Land TrustGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Bozeman, MT | $20K | 2023 |
| Aclu FoundationGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Fox Valley Food For HealthGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Aurora, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Goodman TheatreGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy Of MontanaGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Helena, MT | $20K | 2023 |
| College Of Lake County FoundationGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Grayslake, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Northern Illnois Food BankGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Geneva, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic FoundationGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Boca Grande, FL | $20K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Lake CountyGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Eastern Illinois University FoundationGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Charleston, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre CoGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Metropolitan ChicagoGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Wetlands InitiativeGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Adler PlanetariumGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Theodore Roosevelt ConservationGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Medora, ND | $15K | 2023 |
| Gasparilla Island Conservation & ImprovementGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Boca Grande, FL | $15K | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanic GardenGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |