The Bucknall Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Fairfield, CT EIN: 27-4200220

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.

Key facts about The Bucknall Family Foundation

In short: The Bucknall Family Foundation gave $300K across 15 grants in 2021 (avg $20K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
27-4200220
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2021
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)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.2M

Annual Giving

$300K

Grant Count

15

Avg Grant Size

$20K

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

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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

3states

Share of all 15 itemized 2021 grant dollars.

Cities

BostonGreens FarmsNatickAsfordBridgeportChestnut HillConcordNorth HavenStamfordWalthamWellesleyWest Haven

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K15 grants2021

In 2021 it made 15 grants totaling $300K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2021

University of New Haven: $64KUniversity of New Haven$64KNorma Pfriem Breast Center: $60KNorma Pfriem Breast Center$60KThe Home for Little Wanderers: $35KThe Home for Little Wanderers$35KCarroll School: $30KCarroll School$30KGreens Farms Academy: $25KGreens Farms Academy$25KBeaver Country Day School: $25KBeaver Country Day School$25KHorizons - Greens Farms Academy: $23KHorizons - Greens FarmsAcademy$23KThe Hole in the Wall Gang: $10KThe Hole in the Wall Gang$10KNew Hampshire Charitable Foundation: $10KNew Hampshire CharitableFoundation$10KTenacre Annual Fund: $5KTenacre Annual Fund$5K

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

13<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 15 (87%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of New Haven West Haven, CTSTEM Scholarship$64,000
Norma Pfriem Breast Center Bridgeport, CTSupport Uninsured and Underinsured Patients$60,000
The Home for Little Wanderers Boston, MAHelping at Risk Children$35,000
Carroll School Waltham, MAStudent Scholarships & Operations$30,000
Greens Farms Academy Greens Farms, CTStudent Scholarships & Operations$25,000
Beaver Country Day School Chestnut Hill, MASupport Schools Annual Fund$25,000
Horizons - Greens Farms Academy Greens Farms, CTStudent Scholarships & Operations$22,500
The Hole in the Wall Gang Asford, CTSupport a Camp for Kids with Cancer$10,000
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Concord, NHSupport Scholarships$10,000
Tenacre Annual Fund Wellesley, MASupport Educational Programs$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2021 $1,242,176 $154,446 $327,313 $299,500 (15 grants)
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K2021
Metric2021
Total Assets$1,242,176
Revenue$154,446
Expenses$327,313
Qualifying Distributions—
Net Investment Income$140,318
Distributable Amount$117,045

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 282 James Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
Phone: (203) 240-1310

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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