Buuck Family Foundation
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
30
-3.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
+3.8% YoY
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
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 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
States
Cities
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
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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