Buckley Family Endowment Inc
Buckley Family Endowment Inc is a private foundation based in Arlington, Virginia, according to its filing type and location. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, religious organizations, youth-serving groups, and other nonprofits.
Buckley Family Endowment Inc at a glance
In short: Buckley Family Endowment Inc gave $97K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state New York. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $97,250
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,242
- +32.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $767,583
- +3.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (4 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Buckley Family Endowment Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1200 North Nash Street Apt 851, Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: (202) 362-0810
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Buckley Family Endowment Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fairfield University ($30K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 142 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (32%), Connecticut (31%), and Washington, DC (31%), with smaller shares going to Virginia (5%) and Maryland (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Buckley Family Endowment Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 30 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $388; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $225 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2020) to $97K (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | General Contribution | $30,000 |
| Missionaries of Charity Bronx, NY | General Contribution | $30,000 |
| Global Good Fund Washington, DC | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Youth Leadership Foundation Washington, DC | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Samaritan Ministry Washington, DC | General Contribution | $3,500 |
| Holy Trinity Church Washington, DC | General Contribution | $3,000 |
| Washington Middle School for Girls Washington, DC | General Contribution | $3,000 |
| Blessed Sacrament Church Washington, DC | General Contribution | $2,000 |
| Medical Mission of Mercy Ft Washington, MD | General Contribution | $1,000 |
| National Ms Society New York, NY | General Contribution | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Buckley Family Endowment Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $767,583 | $134,759 | $108,905 | $97,250 | 30 | $97,250 | $126,278 | $68,835 |
| 2023 | $740,494 | $74,936 | $97,598 | $88,110 | 36 | $88,110 | $68,248 | $56,960 |
| 2022 | $763,156 | $4,200 | $89,078 | $74,700 | 24 | $74,700 | $25,089 | $57,762 |
| 2021 | $848,034 | $136,954 | $84,009 | $73,350 | 30 | $73,350 | $129,266 | $61,547 |
| 2020 | $794,254 | $6,784 | $67,767 | $54,725 | 22 | — | $19,886 | $52,045 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Buckley Family Endowment Inc reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Fairfield University, which received $30,000, describes its work as providing secondary, undergraduate, and graduate education, as well as other works of education, charity, and religion. Youth Leadership Foundation, which received $5,000, says it builds character and a brighter future for young leaders in the nation’s capital. Opportunity Scholars, which received $1,000, says it supports education and training pathways for students from low-income and ethnically underrepresented communities.
Other 2024 recipients describe work in humanitarian response, wildlife rehabilitation and conservation education, pancreatic cancer awareness and fundraising, and preservation of local historical resources. These include World Central Kitchen, Blue Ridge Wildlife Center, Project Purple, and Clarke County Historical Association.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $97,250. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $30,000, with a median of $1,000. It reported 36 grants totaling $88,110 in 2023 and 24 grants totaling $74,700 in 2022.
The largest 2024 grants included $30,000 each to Fairfield University in Connecticut and Missionaries of Charity in New York; $10,000 to Global Good Fund; and $5,000 to Youth Leadership Foundation. Other notable awards included $3,500 to Samaritan Ministry, $3,000 each to Holy Trinity Church and Washington Middle School for Girls, and $2,000 to Blessed Sacrament Church. The filing lists each of these grants as a general contribution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeremiah S. Buckley as president and Deborah S. Buckley as vice president.
Buckley Family Endowment Inc is led by Jeremiah S. Buckley, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeremiah S. Buckley
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah S. Buckley
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Buckley Family Endowment Inc
How much does Buckley Family Endowment Inc give each year?
Buckley Family Endowment Inc gave $97K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $88K across 36 grants.
What is Buckley Family Endowment Inc's typical grant size?
Buckley Family Endowment Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,242, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Buckley Family Endowment Inc that year got $388 on average.
Where does Buckley Family Endowment Inc give grants?
Buckley Family Endowment Inc's top state is New York, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (31%) and District of Columbia (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (13 grants), Winchester, VA (3 grants), Berryville, VA (2 grants) and Boyce, VA (2 grants).
Does Buckley Family Endowment Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Buckley Family Endowment Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Buckley Family Endowment Inc's largest grantees?
Buckley Family Endowment Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Fairfield University ($30,000), Missionaries of Charity ($30,000) and Global Good Fund ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Buckley Family Endowment Inc?
Buckley Family Endowment Inc reported $768K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $97K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Buckley Family Endowment Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Fairfield University, which received $30,000, describes its work as providing secondary, undergraduate, and graduate education, as well as other works of education, charity, and religion. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Buckley Family Endowment Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Buckley Family Endowment Inc's EIN?
Buckley Family Endowment Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1488333. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Buckley Family Endowment Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Buckley Family Endowment Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Buckley Family Endowment Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Gannett Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Gannett Foundation’s 2025 grants supported a range of organizations, with listed awards generally between $1,500 and $2,500, though the available figures do not establish a typical grant size or geographic focus. The foundation has wound down: its 2026 filing reports no grants or assets, and no current application process or acceptance of unsolicited requests is stated.
Assets
—
Grants
32
Total Given
$65K
Aetna Foundation Inc
Hartford, CT
Aetna Foundation supported health and wellness, access to health care, and related community needs; its 2021 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to organizations across multiple states, especially in D.C. and Connecticut. Its 2021 filing was marked final, so it appears to have ended or be winding down grantmaking; that filing said there were no restrictions on who could apply and pointed applicants to its website for application materials.
Assets
—
Grants
65
Total Given
$7.2M
The Bank of Clarke County Foundation
Berryville, VA
Assets
$88
Grants
215
Total Given
$273K
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
The Clara Weiss Fund
Seville, OH
The Clara Weiss Fund supports nonprofit organizations across fields including food and health services, education, youth development, and the arts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $15,000, with a median of $1,500, and mainly went to organizations in Ohio, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., as well as several other states. It says to contact Lizbeth Kohler about applying; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$5.5M
Grants
213
Total Given
$449K
Greater Washington Community Foundation
Washington, DC
The Greater Washington Community Foundation supports nonprofits working across areas such as economic opportunity, education, health, arts, and human services, with an emphasis on equity and economic justice. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, and it generally funds organizations serving DC, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and specified Northern Virginia communities; it offers scheduled open competitive grant rounds as well as invite-only opportunities.
Assets
$518.3M
Grants
1,417
Total Given
$116.9M
More similar funders
More Funders in Virginia
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Buckley Family Endowment Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/buckley-family-endowment-inc-morg_a5134376233d4b8786c62bd43b96dac4
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_461488333_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Buckley Family Endowment Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/buckley-family-endowment-inc-morg_a5134376233d4b8786c62bd43b96dac4},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-23. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Buckley Family Endowment 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.
Buckley Family Endowment Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?