Bruckner Family Foundation Inc
Bruckner Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Amarillo, Texas. Established in 1980, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization designated for charitable, educational, and philanthropic purposes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
-9.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$289K
+13.1% YoY
Grant Count
41
+70.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-33.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Recreation and cycling-related grants
- Playground development and grants for nonprofits
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on a preselected grantee model, typically selecting charitable organizations rather than accepting unsolicited grant proposals.
Grant Range
$2,000
Average Grant
$5,000–$6,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Texas (primary focus)
- Missouri
- Kentucky
These three states account for approximately 98% of all grants made. Grantmaking reaches organizations across four states total.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $1,807,654
- Total revenue: $76,400
- Total expenses: $295,000
- Total liabilities: $0
Historical context:
- Total assets have grown from $1.4 million in 2011 to approximately $1.8–$2 million in recent years
- Annual income reported at $147,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,807,654 | $1,997,313 | $2,155,482 |
| Revenue | $76,410 | $75,186 | $78,282 |
| Expenses | $295,027 | $261,370 | $228,430 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $291,543 | $258,022 | $224,975 |
| Net Investment Income | $77,027 | $75,386 | $75,882 |
| Distributable Amount | $229,549 | $196,064 | $199,116 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
184 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEGGY BRUCKNER | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 10 | — |
| CHRIS BRUCKNER | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| BRIAN BRUCKNER | VICE-PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 1300 S Harrison St Apt 700, Amarillo, TX 79101-4263
- Telephone: 806-355-5831
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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