The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc
The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Potomac, Maryland. It makes charitable grants to nonprofit organizations; its 2024 filing states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc gave $300K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Oregon. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,000
- +28.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -17.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,500
- +54.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $4,259,698
- +12.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9736 The Corral Drive, Potomac, MD 20854
Phone: (301) 765-9251
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Contingent ($74K). Together the top 10 received $239K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 141 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares were received by organizations in Oregon (29%), Maryland (23%), Kentucky (18%), Colorado (9%), and South Carolina (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 24 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $205K (2021) to $300K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Contingent Portland, OR | Charitable | $73,500 |
| Nature Conservancy Bethesda, MD | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Lifewise Academy - E&D Hilliard, OH | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institution Basalt, CO | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Lexington Dream Factory Lexington, KY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| National Center for Children and Families Bethesda, MD | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Sigsc Green Space Conservancy Johns Island, SC | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Woodhill Community Center Lexington, KY | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Lexington Refuge for Women Lexington, KY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Safe Place for Women Littleton, CO | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,259,698 | $819,694 | $334,193 | $300,000 | 24 | $300,000 | $485,501 | $252,917 |
| 2023 | $3,774,197 | $466,962 | $260,568 | $234,000 | 29 | $234,000 | $140,550 | $221,778 |
| 2022 | $3,567,803 | $633,779 | $247,524 | $216,000 | 29 | $216,000 | $95,504 | $206,837 |
| 2021 | $3,181,548 | $706,676 | $231,744 | $205,000 | 28 | $205,000 | $179,839 | $195,508 |
| 2020 | $2,706,616 | $337,355 | $241,805 | $214,500 | 31 | — | $38,022 | $158,512 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $253K for 2024 — 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 grants include organizations working in areas such as community leadership, youth mentoring, hunger relief, and environmental challenges. For example, Friends of the Children describes its mission as empowering youth facing significant obstacles through long-term relationships with paid professional mentors. Oregon Environmental Council says it champions equitable, innovative, and collaborative solutions to Oregon’s environmental challenges.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $300,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $73,500, with a median of $7,500. The largest grants included $73,500 to The Contingent, $50,000 to The Nature Conservancy, $20,000 to LifeWise Academy - E&D, and $18,000 to Rocky Mountain Institution. Other recipients included Lexington Dream Factory ($15,000), National Center for Children and Families ($15,000), and Friends of the Children ($8,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert E Buchanan as president; Sharon B Buchanan as vice president; Shannon B Stephens as secretary; and Kirsten B Quigley as treasurer. Directors listed are Ryan B Buchanan, G Chris Stephens MD, Brett R Quigley, and Shannon Buchanan.
The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc is led by Robert E. Buchanan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert E. Buchanan
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett R. Quigley
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
G. Chris Stephens MD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan B. Buchanan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Buchanan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten B. Quigley
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon B. Stephens
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon B. Buchanan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 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 The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc gave $300K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $234K across 29 grants.
What is The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $12,500, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc's top state is Oregon, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (23%) and Kentucky (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, KY (6 grants), Portland, OR (4 grants), Bethesda, MD (2 grants) and Johns Island, SC (2 grants).
Does The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (24 grants).
Who are The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Contingent ($73,500), Nature Conservancy ($50,000) and Lifewise Academy - E&D ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc?
The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $300K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $253K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include organizations working in areas such as community leadership, youth mentoring, hunger relief, and environmental challenges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2264894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Buchanan Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-buchanan-family-foundation-inc-morg_eb11a51c654c4cc98e264b06d91a468d
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