Buckeye Firearms Foundation Inc
The foundation's principal purpose shall be exclusively to be a charitable organization engaged in activities designed to defend and advance human and civil rights secured by law, specifically defending and advancing the rights of citizens to own and use firearms for all legal activities, including, but not limited to, self-defense, hunting, competition and recreation.
Buckeye Firearms Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Buckeye Firearms Foundation Inc reported $18K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $18,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $795,990
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $329,975
- -21.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $22,887
- +57.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $261,882
- -35.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Buckeye Firearms Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $125 (2020) to $18K (2024). In 2024 it reported $18K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Amendment Foundation Bellevue, WA | Support Nysrp/Bruen | $8,500 |
Ready to take the next step with Buckeye Firearms Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $795,990 | $329,975 | $261,882 | $18,000 | Total only | $22,887 |
| 2023 | $790,654 | $417,764 | $402,787 | $15,700 | Total only | $14,556 |
| 2022 | $758,996 | $370,060 | $281,712 | $8,500 | 1 | $11,083 |
| 2021 | $724,167 | $678,368 | $256,531 | $125 | Total only | $2,294 |
| 2020 | $308,634 | $440,368 | $341,222 | $125 | Total only | $1,973 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Buckeye Firearms Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Buckeye Firearms Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Wayland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $796K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $18K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $23K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Buckeye Firearms Foundation Inc is led by James Irvine, Board President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Irvine
Board President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candy Petticord
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Eaton
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Hennecke
Secretary
Secretary Since Ap → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jeff Staggs (2020–2022) — Brd Mmbr Thr
- Former: Dean Rieck (2020–2021) — Executive Director in
- Former: Gerard Valentino (2020) — Secretary Th
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Buckeye Firearms Foundation Inc
How much does Buckeye Firearms Foundation Inc give each year?
Buckeye Firearms Foundation Inc reported $18K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $16K in grants paid.
How large is Buckeye Firearms Foundation Inc?
Buckeye Firearms Foundation Inc reported $796K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $330K.
Where does Buckeye Firearms Foundation Inc operate?
Buckeye Firearms Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Buckeye Firearms Foundation Inc's EIN?
Buckeye Firearms Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1239294. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Other open foundation grants in Ohio
Ohio Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Buckeye Firearms Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Ohio
Columbus Foundation
Columbus, OH
The Columbus Foundation supports a broad range of nonprofit work, including arts, education, health, basic needs, neighborhoods, and capacity building, primarily in central Ohio. Its 2024 grants had a median of $21,471, though amounts varied widely. Most grants are directed by donors and aren’t made through an application process, but some specific programs accept applications.
Assets
$2.8B
Grants
1,747
Total Given
$242.7M
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Cincinnati, OH
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation funds nonprofits working on education, housing, community and cultural vibrancy, and related regional needs, with responsive grants focused on its eight-county Greater Cincinnati service area. Its 2024 median grant was $20,000, though amounts vary widely; specific opportunities include awards of up to $35,000 for Resilient Communities and up to $450,000 through the Neighborhood Development Fund. It lists RFP and letter-of-intent opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
1,408
Total Given
$184.4M
The Cleveland Foundation
Cleveland, OH
The Cleveland Foundation funds education, human services, neighborhoods and housing, health, arts and culture, the environment, economic development, and other community priorities, primarily through grants to nonprofits in Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties. Its 2024 grants ranged from about $5,000 to $17.5 million, with a median of about $30,700. It accepts applications year-round through its standard grant process, with deadlines determining which cycle an application enters.
Assets
$3.3B
Grants
1,016
Total Given
$184.2M
The Scripps Howard Foundation
Cincinnati, OH
The foundation supports journalism education and related programs that foster informed, engaged communities, including journalism fellowships and environmental and technology-focused journalism initiatives. In 2024, grants ranged from $25 to $675,706, with a median of $1,250; funding was concentrated in Maryland and Washington, D.C., followed by Arizona, Ohio, and Colorado. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$69.4M
Grants
819
Total Given
$7.4M
Nisource Charitable Foundation
Columbus, OH
The NiSource Charitable Foundation supports nonprofits addressing safety, workforce and economic development, environmental stewardship, STEM and energy education, and basic needs in communities across Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Its 2024 grants ranged from $60 to $2.1 million, with a median of $3,000. The filing directs applicants to contact the Foundation for application materials and deadlines; it does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$43.0M
Grants
683
Total Given
$7.5M
Dayton Foundation Depository
Dayton, OH
The Dayton Foundation Depository funds charitable, educational, civic, religious, and community activities, including arts and culture, health, education, and human services, primarily in the Greater Dayton region. Its 2025 itemized grants had a median of $12,000; the Foundation’s discretionary program accepts requests of more than $7,500 and up to $75,000, and Greenlight Grants offer $500 to $7,500.
Assets
$42.3M
Grants
677
Total Given
$22.7M
More similar funders
More Funders in Ohio
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Buckeye Firearms Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Buckeye Firearms Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?