Buuck Family Foundation

SCOTTSDALE, AZ EIN: 41-1796911 Website

The Buuck Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1994 by Bob and Gail Buuck. Bob was co-founder of American Medical Systems, a medical device company in Minnesota, while Gail was a former elementary school teacher. The foundation is based in Scottsdale, Arizona, and operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic giving rooted in the founders' lifelong commitment to community service.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$1.0M

+0.5% YoY

Grant Count

-3.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$34K

+3.8% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission: The Foundation concentrates its grantmaking in the regions where family members live, supporting organizations and initiatives that provide opportunities and resources for individuals to reach their unlimited potential, thereby improving quality of life in families, schools, communities and beyond.

Vision: A society that recognizes the unlimited potential of all individuals and our collective ability to impact human, environmental and social needs in pursuit of positive communal change.

Priority Areas:

Community Wellness
Education Equity
Environmental Sustainability

Grantmaking

Grant Range

approximately $32,000

Average Grant

approximately $32,000

Invitation Only

** Invitation only—does not accept unsolicited requests.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in regions where family members reside:

Minnesota
Arizona
California

Grant Distribution by State

Minnesota $3.3M (72%)

California $740K (16%)

District of Columbia $152K (3%)

Arizona $120K (3%)

Tennessee $90K (2%)

Massachusetts $50K (1%)

Maryland $50K (1%)

Hawaii $25K (1%)

+2 more states

States

Arizona California District of Columbia Hawaii Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota Pennsylvania Tennessee Virginia

Cities

ARLINGTONBLOOMINGTONBOSTONCHANHASSENCHESTERCOON RAPIDSCULVER CITYGOLDEN VALLEYHONOLULUHOPKINSKNOXVILLELOS ANGELESMESAMINNEAPOLISNORTH HOLLYWOODOAKLANDPHOENIXROCKFORDROSEVILLESAN FRANCISCO

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2023:

Total Assets: $17,341,708–$18,298,256
Total Revenues: $6,395,947
Total Expenses: $1,065,003
Investment Income and Dividends: $502,809
Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $5,893,138

As of December 2022:

Total Assets: (prior year comparison available)
Total Revenues: $373,512
Investment Income and Dividends: $429,964

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

189 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Habitat for Humanity - Twin Cities ($250,000), Planned Parenthood Foundation ($100,000), Neighborhood House (wellstone) ($75,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALLIANCE HOUSING INC MINNEAPOLIS, MN	GENERAL	$15,000
APPETITE FOR CHANGE MINNEAPOLIS, MN	GENERAL	$50,000
BLACK MEN TEACH HOPKINS, MN	GENERAL	$20,000
BRIDGING INC BLOOMINGTON, MN	GENERAL	$30,000
CATHOLIC CHARITIES MINNEAPOLIS, MN	GENERAL	$10,000
CENTRO MINNEAPOLIS, MN	GENERAL	$10,000
COALITION ON HOMELESSNESS CA SAN FRANCISCO, CA	GENERAL	$25,000
COOKIE CART MINNEAPOLIS, MN	GENERAL	$15,000
CORNERSTONE BLOOMINGTON, MN	GENERAL	$10,000
GREATER MINNESOTA HOUSING FUND ST PAUL, MN	GENERAL	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is led by the founders and their three children who serve on the board:

Katherine E. Fratzke – President
Gail P. Buuck – Vice President
David A. Buuck – Vice President, Secretary
John R. Buuck – Vice President, Treasurer

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ROBERT E BUUCK	VICE PRESIDENT	5	—
GAIL P BUUCK	VICE PRESIDENT	5	—
DAVID A BUUCK	VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY	0.02	—
JOHN R BUUCK	VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER	0.02	—
KATHERINE E FRATZKE	PRESIDENT	5	—

Contact Information

Address: 6720 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 150, Scottsdale, AZ 85253-4472

Telephone: 612-667-1768

Website: https://buuckfamilyfoundation.org/

EIN: 41-1796911

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Buuck Family Foundation fund?

**Mission:** The Foundation concentrates its grantmaking in the regions where family members live, supporting organizations and initiatives that provide opportunities and resources for individuals to reach their unlimited potential, thereby improving quality of life in families, schools, communities and beyond. **Vision:** A society that recognizes the unlimited potential of all individuals and our collective ability to impact human, environmental and social needs in pursuit of positive communa…

How do I apply for a grant from Buuck Family Foundation?

The foundation does not operate formal grant programs with set application cycles. Instead, it makes grants to preselected charitable organizations based on trustee discretion and existing relationships. **Grant Activity:** • Made 31-52 grants in 2023 • Average grant size: approximately $32,000 • Typical award range: $10,000–$250,000 • Total annual giving (2023): $1,000,000–$1,005,000 **Application Process:** Invitation only—does not accept unsolicited requests.