Bucknall Family Foundation
The Bucknall Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut. In 2024, it gave $34,200 through 39 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Connecticut, New York, Arizona, Montana, and New Hampshire.
Bucknall Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Bucknall Family Foundation gave $34K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $876.923), top state Connecticut. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,200
- +9.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +21.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $877
- -10.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $575,654
- -15.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (14 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (34% 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 Bucknall Family Foundation
- 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. The filing lists Stafford Bucknall as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Stafford Bucknall
Mailing address: 390 Stanwich Rd, Greewich, CT 06830
Phone: (203) 536-2194
Email: sbucknall@rjobrien.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bucknall Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Knollwood Garden Club ($3K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 146 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Connecticut (34%), New York (29%), Arizona (9%), Montana (8%), and New Hampshire (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bucknall Family Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 38 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $607; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% 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 $31K (2023) to $38K (2022). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Knollwood Garden Club Greenwich, CT | Charitable | $3,000 |
| All Souls' Church Tannersville, NY | Charitable | $2,900 |
| Channel Thirteen New York, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Mountain Top Arboretum Tannersville, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Helena Youth Soccer Association Helena, MT | Charitable | $1,700 |
| Christ Episopal Church Greenwich, CT | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Dublin School Dublin, NH | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Temple of the Presence Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Quail Valley Charities Vero Beach, FL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Onteora Heritage Committee Tannersville, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
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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 | $575,654 | $80,657 | $49,593 | $34,200 | 39 | $43,160 | $45,599 | $38,730 |
| 2023 | $682,758 | $42,361 | $44,111 | $31,200 | 32 | $31,200 | $20,871 | $32,457 |
| 2022 | $805,326 | $17,039 | $51,251 | $37,500 | 19 | $37,500 | $17,039 | $31,309 |
| 2021 | $839,538 | $58,223 | $49,917 | $35,400 | 25 | $35,400 | $58,223 | $42,853 |
| 2020 | $848,193 | $28,219 | $46,077 | $34,200 | 31 | — | $24,847 | $41,410 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bucknall Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Mountain Top Arboretum describes its work as conserving and celebrating its Catskills sanctuary through horticulture, land stewardship, and education. Dublin School says it aims to foster curiosity, learning, and values that serve students and their community. Greenwich Arts Council describes its purpose as encouraging creativity and community participation in the arts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $34,200. Grants ranged from $50 to $3,000, with a median grant of $500.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $3,000 to Knollwood Garden Club; $2,900 to All Souls’ Church; $2,500 to Channel Thirteen; $2,000 to Mountain Top Arboretum; and $1,700 to Helena Youth Soccer Association. Dublin School, Temple of the Presence, and Quail Valley Charities each received $1,500. These grant purposes were listed as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William H Bucknall as president, Elizabeth M Petty as vice president, and G Stafford Bucknall as secretary.
Bucknall Family Foundation is led by William H. Bucknall, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William H. Bucknall
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth M. Petty
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
G. Stafford Bucknall
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Bucknall Family Foundation
How much does Bucknall Family Foundation give each year?
Bucknall Family Foundation gave $34K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $31K across 32 grants.
What is Bucknall Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Bucknall Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $877, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bucknall Family Foundation that year got $607 on average.
Where does Bucknall Family Foundation give grants?
Bucknall Family Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (29%) and Arizona (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenwich, CT (11 grants), Tucson, AZ (4 grants), Tannersville, NY (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Bucknall Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Bucknall Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (39 grants).
Who are Bucknall Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Bucknall Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Knollwood Garden Club ($3,000), All Souls' Church ($2,900) and Channel Thirteen ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bucknall Family Foundation?
Bucknall Family Foundation reported $576K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bucknall Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Mountain Top Arboretum describes its work as conserving and celebrating its Catskills sanctuary through horticulture, land stewardship, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bucknall Family Foundation?
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 Bucknall Family Foundation's EIN?
Bucknall Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1485574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bucknall Family Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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