Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation
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.
Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation at a glance
In short: Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation gave $32K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,080
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $4,583
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,993,056
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Buckner Fanning Evangelistic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs San Antonio, TX | Supported Mission Springs Christian School, Inc., a non profit 501(c)(3) corporation. | $23,000 |
| Miracle League of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Supporting special needs youth as they experience the thrill of sport through organized sport. | $2,500 |
| Ghost Tree Invitational Las Vegas, NV | Supporting a cause that gives back directly to the community. | $2,080 |
| San Antonio Food Bank San Antonio, TX | Supporting food supplies for people in need. | $2,000 |
| John Hayes Memorial Fund San Antonio, TX | Supporting scholarships to graduating seniors going into ministry. | $1,500 |
| Kids Center Bend, OR | Supporting child abuse victims and their families. | $500 |
| Stoneworks International San Antonio, TX | Supporting overseas ministries. | $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 | $1,993,056 | $26,259 | $86,163 | $32,080 | 7 | $75,628 | $23,359 | $29,570 |
| 2023 | $2,081,948 | $28,488 | $92,648 | — | — | — | $26,470 | — |
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.
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
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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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