The Buzbee Foundation
The Buzbee Foundation is a private foundation based in Montgomery, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Texas and other states, including religious, humanitarian, family-support, and cultural organizations.
The Buzbee Foundation at a glance
In short: The Buzbee Foundation gave $90K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Texas. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,000
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,214
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,918,425
- +1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (12 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Buzbee Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 564 Green Isle Beach, Montgomery, TX 77356
Phone: (936) 777-2689
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Buzbee Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grace School of Theology ($10K). Together the top 10 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 129 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to organizations in multiple states. Texas received the largest share, at 41%, followed by Florida at 13%, Colorado and North Carolina at 11% each, and Virginia at 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Buzbee Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 28 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2022) to $90K (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace School of Theology The Woodlands, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | General | $10,000 |
| Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO | General | $8,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Merrifield, VA | General | $6,000 |
| Mercury One Irving, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships Lindale, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Coral Ridge - Kenedy Ministries Fort Lauderdale, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Jesus Film Project Orlando, FL | General | $4,000 |
| Faith Bible Community Church Mulino, OR | General | $3,000 |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship Nampa, ID | General | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,918,425 | $114,565 | $93,998 | $90,000 | 28 | $91,150 | $113,565 | $95,002 |
| 2023 | $1,897,858 | $89,185 | $92,403 | $84,000 | 27 | $84,555 | $88,185 | $92,808 |
| 2022 | $1,901,076 | $534,072 | $75,375 | $71,500 | 18 | $72,175 | $431,844 | $89,489 |
| 2021 | $1,442,379 | $245,508 | $88,575 | $84,500 | 30 | $87,075 | $115,508 | $91,489 |
| 2020 | $1,285,446 | $63,648 | $83,895 | $81,300 | 26 | — | $63,628 | $78,237 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Buzbee Foundation reported a distributable amount of $95K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Grace School of Theology says its mission is to develop spiritual leaders who can teach others about the love of Christ. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as an evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address humanitarian aid and education, children’s healthcare, community development, and Wendish heritage preservation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $90,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest grants included $10,000 each to Grace School of Theology and Samaritan’s Purse; $8,000 to Focus on the Family; $6,000 to Prison Fellowship; and $5,000 each to Mercury One, Mercy Ships, and Coral Ridge–Kennedy Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lelynn Kay Buzbee Wilson and Carla Suzanne Buzbee Osborn as trustees.
The Buzbee Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carla Suzanne Buzbee Osborn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lelynn Kay Buzbee Wilson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Buzbee Foundation
How much does The Buzbee Foundation give each year?
The Buzbee Foundation gave $90K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $84K across 27 grants.
What is The Buzbee Foundation's typical grant size?
The Buzbee Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,214, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Buzbee Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Buzbee Foundation give grants?
The Buzbee Foundation's top state is Texas, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (13%) and Colorado (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mineral Wells, TX (3 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants), Orlando, FL (2 grants) and Granbury, TX (2 grants).
Does The Buzbee Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Buzbee Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Buzbee Foundation's largest grantees?
The Buzbee Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Grace School of Theology ($10,000), Samaritans Purse ($10,000) and Focus on the Family ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Buzbee Foundation?
The Buzbee Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $91K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (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.
What does The Buzbee Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Grace School of Theology says its mission is to develop spiritual leaders who can teach others about the love of Christ. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Buzbee Foundation?
The foundation 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 Buzbee Foundation's EIN?
The Buzbee Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2819095. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Buzbee 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Buzbee Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-buzbee-foundation-morg_fe834ffb11aa4c01844ddfd6d589b239
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