Buckhorn Childrens Foundation Inc
The Foundation conducts fundraising and resource development activities to support Buckhorn Children & Family services and its mission of changing lives through mental and physical healing, social acceptance, and spiritual hope.
Buckhorn Childrens Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Buckhorn Childrens Foundation Inc gave $99K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $99K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $98,618
- +24.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $98,618
- +24.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $98,618
- Total assets
- $11,280,275
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Buckhorn Childrens Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Presbyterian Child Welfare Agency ($99K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Buckhorn Childrens Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 203% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2022) to $148K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Child Welfare Agency Buckhorn, KY | Resources for children and for the Organization's mission of helping at-risk children, youth, and families | $98,618 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,280,275 | $405,865 | $277,661 | $98,618 | 1 | $981 |
| 2024 | $10,999,311 | $534,031 | $230,415 | $79,248 | 1 | $3,639 |
| 2023 | $10,606,741 | $823,928 | $367,471 | $95,125 | 1 | $9,517 |
| 2022 | $10,092,917 | $560,455 | $373,244 | $32,592 | 1 | $1,460 |
| 2021 | $9,699,855 | $533,422 | $171,500 | $99,360 | 1 | $1,613 |
| 2020 | $9,244,955 | $729,223 | $208,727 | $148,490 | 1 | $1,739 |
| 2019 | $8,725,480 | $822,949 | $209,712 | $148,490 | 1 | $4,160 |
About Buckhorn Childrens Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Buckhorn Childrens Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Buckhorn, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $99K. Net investment income was $981.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Buckhorn Childrens Foundation Inc is led by Tyler Ward, Chair on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tyler Ward
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Combs
Board Member
Board Member - Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Brown
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Brian T Wagner (2022–2024) — Board Member - Chair
- Former: Nellie Wilkerson (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ruth Webb Kelly (2024) — Board Member
- Former: David Troxel (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Laurel Smith (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Robin Gabbard (2022–2023) — Board Member - Chair
- Former: Ivan Schell (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jack Kleier (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jeffery Weenink (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Bailey (2019–2021) — Board Member - Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Buckhorn Childrens Foundation Inc
How much does Buckhorn Childrens Foundation Inc give each year?
Buckhorn Childrens Foundation Inc gave $99K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $79K across 1 grant.
How large is Buckhorn Childrens Foundation Inc?
Buckhorn Childrens Foundation Inc reported $11.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $406K.
What is Buckhorn Childrens Foundation Inc?
Buckhorn Childrens Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Buckhorn, KY. It holds $11.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Buckhorn Childrens Foundation Inc operate?
Buckhorn Childrens Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Buckhorn Childrens Foundation Inc's EIN?
Buckhorn Childrens Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1211070. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 11, 2024)
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