Frank and Lillian Buckner Foundation
Frank and Lillian Buckner Foundation is a private foundation, based in Trussville, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $11K.
Frank and Lillian Buckner Foundation at a glance
In short: Frank and Lillian Buckner Foundation gave $11K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,178
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $2,236
- Median grant
- $2,150
- Total assets
- $12,046
- -36.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Frank and Lillian Buckner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Reel Town High School ($5K). Together the top 3 received $8K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($3,528), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Frank and Lillian Buckner Foundation gives
- Giving grew 290% from 2021 to 2024. 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $300 (2022) to $11K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reel Town High School Notasulga, AL | Donation to Band | $5,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $3,528 |
| Wilbur's Plumbing Birmingham, AL | Plumbing Bill for Needy Ind | $2,150 |
| Go Fund Me Trussville, AL | Funeral Expenses | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,046 | $4,650 | $11,578 | $11,178 | 5 | $11,178 |
| 2023 | $18,974 | $1 | $400 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $19,373 | $1,300 | $727 | $300 | 1 | $300 |
| 2021 | $18,800 | $12,144 | $3,305 | $2,869 | 4 | $2,869 |
| 2020 | $9,961 | $3,030 | $4,938 | $4,502 | 5 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Frank and Lillian Buckner Foundation is led by Byron Buckner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Byron Buckner
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Buckner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heath Buckner
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Buckner
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Frank and Lillian Buckner Foundation
How much does Frank and Lillian Buckner Foundation give each year?
Frank and Lillian Buckner Foundation gave $11K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Frank and Lillian Buckner Foundation's typical grant size?
Frank and Lillian Buckner Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,150, and its average grant was $2,236, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frank and Lillian Buckner Foundation give grants?
Frank and Lillian Buckner Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Frank and Lillian Buckner Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Frank and Lillian Buckner Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Frank and Lillian Buckner Foundation's largest grantees?
Frank and Lillian Buckner Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Reel Town High School ($5,000), Wilbur's Plumbing ($2,150) and Go Fund Me ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($3,528), which are not listed by name. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Frank and Lillian Buckner Foundation?
Frank and Lillian Buckner Foundation reported $12K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5K.
What is Frank and Lillian Buckner Foundation's EIN?
Frank and Lillian Buckner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0912688. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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