The Bucklen Foundation
The Bucklen Foundation is a private foundation, based in Greeley, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $80K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $2.
The Bucklen Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bucklen Foundation gave $18K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $17,800
- -9.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,225
- +12.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,325
- Total assets
- $80,210
- +179.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Colorado (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 The Bucklen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Kawasaki Kids ($4K). Together the top 8 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Bucklen Foundation gives
- Giving grew 154% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $20K (2025). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki Kids Greeley, CO | Create national awareness of Kawasaki Disease, find a cure of through research, support families by creating a supportive network, and educate families, communities, and health care professionals | $4,000 |
| Dayspring Christian Academy Greeley, CO | Christian School | $2,500 |
| Agfinity Eaton, CO | Agricultural cooperative supporting local farmers, ranchers and community members | $2,500 |
| Evangelical Free Church of Eaton Eaton, CO | Church | $2,400 |
| High Plains Honor Flight Ault, CO | Nonprofit that provides free flights to military veterans to visit Washington DC in order to visit memorials built in their honor. | $2,250 |
| Weld Legacy Foundation Greeley, CO | Nonprofit organization promoting excellence in health and education. | $2,000 |
| Centennial Rotary Club Centennial, CO | Local chapter of a global volunteer network that provides humanitarian service, vocational development, and building goodwill. | $1,150 |
| Summitview Community Church Evans, CO | Church | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $80,210 | $70,002 | $18,514 | $17,800 | 8 | $17,800 | $2 |
| 2025 | $28,722 | $3 | $20,290 | $19,765 | 10 | $19,765 | $3 |
| 2024 | $49,009 | $20,004 | $14,030 | $13,530 | 9 | $13,530 | $4 |
| 2023 | $43,035 | $6 | $7,520 | $7,000 | 4 | $7,130 | $6 |
| 2022 | $50,549 | $8 | $10,045 | $9,570 | 5 | $9,695 | $8 |
| 2021 | $60,586 | $9 | $6,980 | $6,530 | 4 | — | $9 |
| 2020 | $67,557 | $50,008 | $12,173 | $11,698 | 8 | — | $8 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bucklen Foundation is led by Randall M Bucklen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Randall M Bucklen
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy L May
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael A Bucklen
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Bucklen Foundation
How much does The Bucklen Foundation give each year?
The Bucklen Foundation gave $18K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $20K across 10 grants.
What is The Bucklen Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bucklen Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,325, and its average grant was $2,225, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bucklen Foundation give grants?
The Bucklen Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Greeley, CO (3 grants) and Eaton, CO (2 grants).
Does The Bucklen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Bucklen Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Bucklen Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bucklen Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Kawasaki Kids ($4,000), Dayspring Christian Academy ($2,500) and Agfinity ($2,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Bucklen Foundation?
The Bucklen Foundation reported $80K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $70K.
What is The Bucklen Foundation's EIN?
The Bucklen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1629203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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 July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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