James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust
James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $16.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $1.3M.
James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust gave $1.1M across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $269K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,074,378
- +8.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $268,595
- +8.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $128,926
- Total assets
- $16,059,262
- +0.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Friends University ($193K). Together the top 3 received $322K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($752,064), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 8 grants of 20 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 30% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $797K (2021) to $1.1M (2022). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $752,064 |
| Friends University Wichita, KS | Unrestricted General | $193,388 |
| Newman University Wichita, KS | Unrestricted General | $64,463 |
| Butler Community College El Dorado, KS | Unrestricted General | $64,463 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $16,059,262 | $1,379,952 | $1,277,933 | $1,074,378 | 4 | $1,144,329 | $1,266,344 | $1,258,455 |
| 2025 | $15,934,905 | $1,637,566 | $1,179,953 | $993,833 | 4 | $1,054,921 | $1,532,538 | $1,073,907 |
| 2024 | $15,422,387 | $750,144 | $1,064,647 | $912,240 | 4 | $967,899 | $659,969 | $983,521 |
| 2023 | $15,660,360 | $552,337 | $955,788 | $823,385 | 4 | $874,182 | $470,907 | $915,055 |
| 2022 | $16,040,841 | $1,203,971 | $1,311,034 | $1,123,135 | 4 | $1,179,843 | $1,095,168 | $1,043,678 |
| 2021 | $16,331,819 | $1,220,641 | $943,354 | $797,202 | 4 | — | $1,137,326 | $998,346 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$140K (2022) → $173K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $173K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust
How much does James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust give each year?
James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust gave $1.1M across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $994K across 4 grants.
What is James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust's median grant in 2026 was $128,926, and its average grant was $268,595, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust give grants?
James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita, KS (2 grants).
Does James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust?
James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust reported $16.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust?
James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $16.1M in total assets as of 2026.
What is James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust's EIN?
James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-7250952. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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