Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation
The Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation is a private foundation based in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants for student educational assistance, animal rescue, and the National Quilt Museum.
Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation at a glance
In short: Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation gave $46K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,336
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $4,634
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $86,282
- +40.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 111 W Harmon Dr, Carlisle, PA 17015
Phone: (717) 258-4111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Speranza Animal Rescue ($10K). Together the top 9 received $40K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,836), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania (83% of grant dollars), Kentucky (11%), Kansas (5%), and Virginia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 709% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Speranza Animal Rescue Mechanicsburg, PA | Grant for care of rescued and abused animals | $10,000 |
| Eastern University Saint David, PA | Educational grant for enrolled student: Rebekah-Leigh Weaver | $8,500 |
| Pennsyvania State University University Park, PA | Grants for educational assistance for enrolled students: Jordon Stoneroad 2,500 Abagail Groy 5000 | $7,500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $6,836 |
| National Quilt Museum Paducah, KY | Grant for National Quilt Museum for operating costs. | $5,000 |
| Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA | Grant for educational assistance for enrolled student Lily Crum. | $2,500 |
| Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA | Grant for educational Assistance to Enrolled student Abigail Fetterhoff. | $2,500 |
| Barking Dog Rescue Louisburg, KS | Care for Rescued dogs | $2,500 |
| Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | Grant for educational assistance for enrolled student Savannah Dobbins. | $500 |
| James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | Grant for educational assistance for enrolled student Mya Tobias | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $86,282 | $71,029 | $46,336 | $46,336 | 10 | $46,336 | $6,531 |
| 2024 | $61,589 | $75,592 | $3 | — | — | $14,003 | $3,694 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported enrolled students with educational assistance, animal rescues, and the National Quilt Museum. In the foundation’s 2024 filing, it also described educational scholarships for female graduates of Halifax High School, support for animal rescues, and a grant to the museum.
The grantees’ own statements describe the range of organizations supported. Speranza Animal Rescue says its mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home dogs suffering severe abuse and neglect. Eastern University describes itself as a diverse, Christ-centered community preparing graduates to impact the world through faith, reason, and justice. An individual recipient Community College’s foundation says it fosters educational, cultural, workforce-development, and economic growth in the college’s service areas. Messiah University describes a mission of education rooted in intellectual, character, and Christian-faith development. Chatham University says it prepares women and men to build purposeful lives and fulfilling work. Lebanon Valley College describes its mission as educating students for lifelong success through undergraduate liberal-arts and professional graduate programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $46,336. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $3,750. Major awards included $10,000 to Speranza Animal Rescue for care of rescued and abused animals; $8,500 to Eastern University for an enrolled student; $7,500 to Pennsylvania State University for educational assistance to enrolled students; $6,836 to an individual recipient Community College for enrolled students; and $5,000 to the National Quilt Museum for operating costs. Other 2025 recipients included Messiah University ($2,500), Chatham University ($2,500), Barking Dog Rescue ($2,500), Lebanon Valley College ($500), and James Madison University ($500).
The foundation stated in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Karen Kay Buckley as president and Joseph David Buckley as secretary treasurer.
Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation is led by Karen Kay Buckley, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen Kay Buckley
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph David Buckley
Secretary Treasuer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation
How much does Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation give each year?
Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation gave $46K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation's typical grant size?
Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,750, and its average grant was $4,634, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation give grants?
Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (11%) and Kansas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mechanicsburg, PA (2 grants).
Does Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation's largest grantees?
Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Speranza Animal Rescue ($10,000), Eastern University ($8,500) and Pennsyvania State University ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,836), which are not listed by name. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation?
Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation reported $86K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported enrolled students with educational assistance, animal rescues, and the National Quilt Museum. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation?
Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation's EIN?
Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3239425. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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