GRANTMAKING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT FOR THE SUPPORT AND BENEFIT OF THE 501(C)(3) MINISTRIES OF BUCKNER INTERNATIONAL.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$547.1M
+7.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$57.2M
+29.4% YoY
Grant Count
8
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7.2M
-3.0% YoY
About Buckner Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Buckner Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $547.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $57.2M. Net investment income was $32.9M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $547,079,544 | $510,687,382 | $486,083,377 |
| Revenue | $56,108,398 | $48,512,684 | $48,397,913 |
| Expenses | $57,389,249 | $44,388,299 | $36,786,662 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $32,902,325 | $23,581,044 | $22,377,213 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Buckner International ($24,629,187), Buckner Retirement Services Inc ($10,465,046), Buckner Children and Family Services Inc ($10,341,292).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BUCKNER INTERNATIONAL DALLAS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $24,629,187 |
| BUCKNER RETIREMENT SERVICES INC DALLAS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,465,046 |
| BUCKNER CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES INC DALLAS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,341,292 |
| BUCKNER SENIOR LIVING INC DALLAS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,511,252 |
| TARRANT COUNTY SENIOR LIVING CENTER INC DALLAS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,175,000 |
| RIO GRANDE CHILDREN'S HOME INC DALLAS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $160,483 |
| BAPTIST MEMORIALS MINISTRIES SAN ANGELO, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $43,355 |
| IMPACT INVESTING CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC LENEXA, KS | GENERAL SUPPORT | $900,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIM LANCASTER | BOARD TRUSTEE/CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LISA EADY | BOARD TRUSTEE/VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DR DEBBIE POTTER | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR WALID SAADE | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAULA SULLIVAN | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAMES WESTBROOKS | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR ALBERT REYES | PRESIDENT & CEO | 4 | — |
| JEFFREY GENTRY | SVP/CFO THRU 7/24; EVP/COO AT 8/24 | 7 | — |
| PRISCILLA REIMER | SR. VP & GENERAL COUNSEL & SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| ARNOLD ADKISON | SR. VP & CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 4 | — |
| SCOTT COLLINS | SR. VP COMMUNICATIONS | 4 | — |
| RICHARD MUNOZ | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| KAYLA COLEMAN | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| CHRISTINA ALLERT | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buckner Foundation Inc?
Buckner Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in DALLAS, TX. It holds $547.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Buckner Foundation Inc?
As of 2024, Buckner Foundation Inc holds $547.1M in total assets with $56.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $57.2M in 2024.
Where does Buckner Foundation Inc operate?
Buckner Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Kansas, Texas.
What size grants does Buckner Foundation Inc award?
In 2024, Buckner Foundation Inc awarded 8 grants totaling $57.2M — an average of about $7.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Buckner Foundation Inc's EIN?
Buckner Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2125945. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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