The Bucknall Family Foundation
The Bucknall Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Fairfield, Connecticut. Its 2021 filing is marked as its final return: the foundation states that it terminated in August 2021 and distributed its assets to two separate donor-advised funds. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Bucknall Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bucknall Family Foundation gave $300K across 15 grants in 2021 (avg $20K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $299,500
- Grants made (2021)
- 15
- Average grant
- $19,967
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,242,176
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (62% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Bucknall Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing reports that the foundation terminated in August 2021; this is not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 282 James Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
Phone: (203) 240-1310
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bucknall Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was University of New Haven ($64K). Together the top 10 received $287K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 15 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (62%), Massachusetts (35%), and New Hampshire (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 15 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of New Haven West Haven, CT | STEM Scholarship | $64,000 |
| Norma PFRIEM Breast Center Bridgeport, CT | Support Uninsured and Underinsured Patients | $60,000 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers Boston, MA | Helping at Risk Children | $35,000 |
| Carroll School Waltham, MA | Student Scholarships & Operations | $30,000 |
| Greens Farms Academy Greens Farms, CT | Student Scholarships & Operations | $25,000 |
| Beaver Country Day School Chestnut Hill, MA | Support Schools Annual Fund | $25,000 |
| Horizons - Greens Farms Academy Greens Farms, CT | Student Scholarships & Operations | $22,500 |
| The Hole in the Wall Gang Asford, CT | Support a Camp for Kids with Cancer | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Concord, NH | Support Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Tenacre Annual Fund Wellesley, MA | Support Educational Programs | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,242,176 | $154,446 | $327,313 | $299,500 | 15 | $140,318 | $117,045 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bucknall Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $117K for 2021 — 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 2021 grants supported organizations involved in education and scholarships, services for children and families, health care, and animal welfare, among other activities.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. The University of New Haven says it prepares students for purposeful and fulfilling lives through education and experiential learning. The Home for Little Wanderers says it helps vulnerable children and families build positive, permanent change. Greens Farms Academy describes its work as engaging students in an innovative, inclusive, globally minded community. Other 2021 recipients included a community foundation that awards grants and scholarships, a family assistance organization, an animal shelter, and an educational organic farm.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $299,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $64,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $64,000 to the University of New Haven for a STEM scholarship; $60,000 to Norma Pfriem Breast Center to support uninsured and underinsured patients; $35,000 to The Home for Little Wanderers to help at-risk children; $30,000 to Carroll School for student scholarships and operations; and $25,000 each to Greens Farms Academy for student scholarships and operations and Beaver Country Day School for its annual fund.
The filing also lists $22,500 to Horizons - Greens Farms Academy for student scholarships and operations, $10,000 each to The Hole in the Wall Gang for a camp for children with cancer and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation for scholarships, and smaller grants to educational, youth, animal-welfare, and community organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed William L. Bucknall Jr., Kristin B. Loranger, and Elise S. Bucknall as trustees.
The Bucknall Family Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Elise S. Bucknall
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin B. Loranger
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William L. Bucknall Jr.
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Bucknall Family Foundation
How much does The Bucknall Family Foundation give each year?
The Bucknall Family Foundation gave $300K across 15 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Bucknall Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bucknall Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,967, across 15 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bucknall Family Foundation give grants?
The Bucknall Family Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greens Farms, CT (2 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and Natick, MA (2 grants).
Does The Bucknall Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of The Bucknall Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Student Scholarships & Operations" (3 grants).
Who are The Bucknall Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bucknall Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include University of New Haven ($64,000), Norma PFRIEM Breast Center ($60,000) and The Home for Little Wanderers ($35,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is The Bucknall Family Foundation?
The Bucknall Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $154K.
What does The Bucknall Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants supported organizations involved in education and scholarships, services for children and families, health care, and animal welfare, among other activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bucknall Family Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made 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 ↑
How much is The Bucknall Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Bucknall Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $117K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Bucknall Family Foundation's EIN?
The Bucknall Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4200220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Does The Bucknall Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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