The Buuck Foundation Inc
The Buuck Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Meridian, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $969K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $42K.
The Buuck Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Buuck Foundation Inc gave $33K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,500
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,250
- +135.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,250
- Total assets
- $968,814
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Idaho (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Buuck Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camp Perkins Lutheran Outdoor Ministries ($23K). Together the top 2 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Buuck Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 73% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2024) to $57K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Perkins Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Stanley, ID | Multi-Purpose Vehicle Purchases | $22,500 |
| The Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee West Allis, WI | LFC Lives Equipped, the Buuck Family Fund | $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 | $968,814 | $47,155 | $35,646 | $32,500 | 2 | $34,471 | $41,613 | $47,308 |
| 2023 | $957,305 | $29,465 | $38,159 | $34,500 | 5 | $36,681 | $29,606 | $46,404 |
| 2022 | $965,999 | $123,470 | $63,883 | $55,000 | 3 | $57,859 | $53,430 | $34,565 |
| 2021 | $906,412 | $42,810 | $59,676 | $56,717 | 5 | $58,238 | $25,113 | $52,928 |
| 2020 | $923,278 | $69,180 | $40,374 | $37,000 | 6 | — | $66,249 | $41,095 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Buuck Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Buuck Foundation Inc is led by Thomas Buuck, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Buuck
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
McKenzie Buuck Lee
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanner Buuck
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lynn House (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: Thru 12/2022
- Former: Susan Buuck (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: Thru 12/2022
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 Buuck Foundation Inc
How much does The Buuck Foundation Inc give each year?
The Buuck Foundation Inc gave $33K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 5 grants.
How large is The Buuck Foundation Inc?
The Buuck Foundation Inc reported $969K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Buuck Foundation Inc operate?
The Buuck Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Idaho, Missouri, Oregon, Wisconsin.
What is The Buuck Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Buuck Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3893539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Buuck Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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