Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker La Vernia, TX EIN: 23-7114581

Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation is a private foundation, based in La Vernia, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $23K.

Key facts about Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation

In short: Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation gave $32K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
23-7114581
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$32,080
Grants made (2024)
7
Average grant
$4,583
Median grant
$2,000
Total assets
$1,993,056
Primary geography
Texas (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.0M

-4.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$32K

Grant Count

7

Avg Grant Size

$5K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation gives

  • In 2024 it paid out 256% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.

Cities

San AntonioBendLas Vegas

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K0 grants2023 7 grants2024

In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $32K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs: $23KBuckner Fanning School atMission Springs$23KMiracle League of San Antonio: $3KMiracle League of San Antonio$3KGhost Tree Invitational: $2KGhost Tree Invitational$2KSan Antonio Food Bank: $2KSan Antonio Food Bank$2KJohn Hayes Memorial Fund: $2KJohn Hayes Memorial Fund$2KKids Center: $500Kids Center$500Stoneworks International: $500Stoneworks International$500

The largest 2024 recipient was Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs ($23K). Together the top 7 received $32K.

Grant Size Distribution

7 grants across all recorded years

7<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs San Antonio, TXSupported Mission Springs Christian School, Inc., a non profit 501(c)(3) corporation.$23,000
Miracle League of San Antonio San Antonio, TXSupporting special needs youth as they experience the thrill of sport through organized sport.$2,500
Ghost Tree Invitational Las Vegas, NVSupporting a cause that gives back directly to the community.$2,080
San Antonio Food Bank San Antonio, TXSupporting food supplies for people in need.$2,000
John Hayes Memorial Fund San Antonio, TXSupporting scholarships to graduating seniors going into ministry.$1,500
Kids Center Bend, ORSupporting child abuse victims and their families.$500
Stoneworks International San Antonio, TXSupporting overseas ministries.$500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K2023 2024
Metric20242023
Total Assets$1,993,056$2,081,948
Revenue$26,259$28,488
Expenses$86,163$92,648
Qualifying Distributions$75,628—
Net Investment Income$23,359$26,470
Distributable Amount$29,570—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation is led by Michael Fanning, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Michael Fanning

    President

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    $36K (2023) → $0 (2024)

  • Dick Tipps

    Trustee

    Treasurer → Trustee, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mertie Wood

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Randy Walker

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • William Tex Farmer

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sam Youngblood

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Pilgrim

    Secretary

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Miller

    Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

Michael Fanning — President: $36KMichael FanningPresident$36K

The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $36K, to Michael Fanning (President).

Frequently asked questions about Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation

How much does Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation give each year?

Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation gave $32K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation's typical grant size?

Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,583, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation give grants?

Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (5 grants).

Does Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation's largest grantees?

Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs ($23,000), Miracle League of San Antonio ($2,500) and Ghost Tree Invitational ($2,080), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation?

Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $76K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation's EIN?

Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7114581. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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