Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr
Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its 2024 filing reports $23,600 in grants to 13 charitable organizations, including organizations working in land conservation, food assistance, and community services.
Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr at a glance
In short: Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr gave $24K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,600
- +5800.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +1200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,815
- +353.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $435,326
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 150122, Nashville, TN 37215-0122
Phone: (615) 289-9262
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was TennGreen Land Conservancy ($10K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to organizations in Tennessee, 16% to Missouri, 11% to New York, 7% to Connecticut, and 2% to Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $400 (2023) to $24K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TennGreen Land Conservancy Nashville, TN | charity | $10,000 |
| Episcopal Relief and Development New York, NY | charity | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army of Nashville Nashville, TN | charity | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army of St Louis St. Louis, MO | charity | $2,000 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission Nashville, TN | charity | $2,000 |
| Afedj Darien, CT | charity | $1,700 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank Bridgeton, MO | charity | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Nashville, TN | charity | $500 |
| Alive Hospice Nashville, TN | charity | $500 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | charity | $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 | $435,326 | $20,165 | $26,371 | $23,600 | 13 | $23,600 | $10,275 | $20,935 |
| 2023 | $392,450 | $1,369 | $2,954 | $400 | 1 | $400 | $15,002 | $18,558 |
| 2022 | $371,267 | $23,931 | $21,988 | $19,400 | 21 | $21,988 | $21,343 | $18,787 |
| 2021 | $458,647 | $65,523 | $26,296 | $23,400 | 16 | $26,296 | $60,943 | $21,035 |
| 2020 | $411,531 | $8,419 | $24,428 | $21,900 | 17 | — | $5,891 | $18,138 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr reported a distributable amount of $21K 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
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its program as an “increase in market value of Charles Schwab account publicly traded funds.” Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, TennGreen Land Conservancy describes its mission as conserving land where people and nature can thrive, while the St. Louis Area Food Bank describes its work as nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems. Nashville Rescue Mission says it offers food, clothing, and shelter to homeless people in Middle Tennessee and recovery programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $23,600. Grants ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable grants included $10,000 to TennGreen Land Conservancy, $2,500 to Episcopal Relief and Development, and $2,000 each to Salvation Army of Nashville, Salvation Army of St Louis, and Nashville Rescue Mission. The foundation also gave $100 to Cumberland Trails Conference, whose stated mission includes helping acquire, design, build, and maintain the Cumberland Trail in Tennessee.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Buckner and Earnest Buckner as trustees.
Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Earnest Buckner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Buckner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr
How much does Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr give each year?
Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr gave $24K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $400 across 1 grant.
What is Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr's typical grant size?
Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,815, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr give grants?
Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr gives mostly in Tennessee: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (16%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (5 grants) and St. Louis, MO (3 grants).
Does Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (13 grants).
Who are Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr's largest grantees?
Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr's largest 2024 grantees include TennGreen Land Conservancy ($10,000), Episcopal Relief and Development ($2,500) and Salvation Army of Nashville ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr?
Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr reported $435K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its program as an “increase in market value of Charles Schwab account publicly traded funds.” Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr's EIN?
Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6353910. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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