The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc
The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Peachtree City, Georgia. In filing year 2025, it reported 25 grants totaling $135,700 to charitable organizations, primarily in Georgia.
The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc gave $136K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Georgia. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,700
- +22.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,428
- +17.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,674,013
- +21.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 101 Gleneagle Point, Peachtree City, GA 30269
Phone: (770) 474-7703
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Refuge ($30K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 115 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 1% to recipients in Texas, and 1% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 25 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $136K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Refuge Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Coco's Cupboard Molena, GA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Flint River Council BSA Griffin, GA | Charitable | $17,200 |
| Atlanta International School Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Zoo Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Flint River Keepers Albany, GA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Tails of Hope Gay, GA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friendship Presbyterian Church Athens, GA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Men Opposing Sex Trafficking Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,674,013 | $405,611 | $147,275 | $135,700 | 25 | $135,700 | $395,767 | $112,135 |
| 2024 | $1,376,895 | $190,109 | $121,971 | $110,500 | 24 | $110,500 | $180,864 | $106,828 |
| 2023 | $1,309,197 | $46,051 | $120,967 | $109,000 | 23 | $109,000 | $37,580 | $94,948 |
| 2022 | $1,385,707 | $138,971 | $145,815 | $134,250 | 22 | $134,250 | $130,017 | $95,985 |
| 2021 | $1,393,093 | $107,788 | $101,581 | $90,000 | 21 | $90,000 | $98,807 | $99,485 |
| 2020 | $1,386,886 | $11,903 | $41,951 | $40,000 | 19 | — | $9,952 | $35,623 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $112K 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 included support for organizations addressing community needs, animal welfare, education, conservation, human trafficking, and services for children and people with vision loss.
Grantee descriptions illustrate this range: City of Refuge says it offers life-saving resources and life-building tools to people living on the margin in Atlanta. Cocos Cupboard says it works to reduce abandoned pets in Pike County through low-cost spay/neuter services and a pet food pantry. Atlanta International School describes its mission as developing courageous leaders in an inclusive, intercultural educational community. Men Opposing Sex Trafficking says it provides opportunities for men to support anti-trafficking efforts and survivors.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $135,700. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median of $3,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $30,000 to City of Refuge, $25,000 to Coco’s Cupboard, $17,200 to Flint River Council BSA, $10,000 each to Atlanta International School and Zoo Atlanta, and $5,000 each to Agnes Scott College, Flint River Keepers, and Tails of Hope. Other reported grants included $4,000 to Friendship Presbyterian Church and $4,000 to Men Opposing Sex Trafficking.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Walker Chandler is listed as an officer on the 2025 filing.
The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc's only listed officer is Walker Chandler, Officer on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Walker Chandler
Officer
On filings since 2020
$1K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $1K, to Walker Chandler (Officer).
Frequently asked questions about The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc
How much does The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc give each year?
The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc gave $136K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $111K across 24 grants.
What is The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,428, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc give grants?
The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (9 grants) and Zebulon, GA (2 grants).
Does The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (25 grants).
Who are The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include City of Refuge ($30,000), Coco's Cupboard ($25,000) and Flint River Council BSA ($17,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc?
The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $136K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $112K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations addressing community needs, animal welfare, education, conservation, human trafficking, and services for children and people with vision loss. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4195228. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Buck Chandler 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Buck Chandler Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-buck-chandler-foundation-inc-morg_95ccb0dae0534eb289a0d5cb70ab9c63
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