The Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation
The Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan is a private foundation based in Sparta, Illinois. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as its final return: the foundation stated that it voluntarily terminated in 2024 and distributed all remaining net assets to qualified public charities. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation gave $644K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $643,923
- +758.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +1300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,995
- -38.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,352
- Primary geography
- Missouri (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing is marked final, so this is not a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13401 Moffat Road, Sparta, IL 62286
Phone: (618) 443-6250
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Louis Childrens Hospital Foundation ($292K). Together the top 10 received $615K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 51 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri and 2% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation gives
- Giving grew 377% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 923% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $75K (2023) to $644K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $644K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Childrens Hospital Foundation St. Louis, MO | Charitable Purpose | $291,588 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities St Louis St. Louis, MO | Charitable Purpose | $86,647 |
| Cardinal Glennon Hospital Foundation St. Louis, MO | Charitable Purpose | $86,647 |
| Lifewise STL St. Louis, MO | Charitable Purpose | $43,295 |
| College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO | Charitable Purpose | $28,901 |
| St Louis Area Foodbank Bridgeton, MO | Charitable Purpose | $20,197 |
| The Salvation Army St. Louis, MO | Charitable Purpose | $17,352 |
| Lemay Child & Family Center St. Louis, MO | Charitable Purpose | $17,352 |
| The Smile Train New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $14,451 |
| Megan Meier Foundation St Charles, MO | Charitable Purpose | $8,648 |
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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 | — | $-245,627 | $659,041 | $643,923 | 14 | $643,923 | — | $69,780 |
| 2023 | $906,732 | $4 | $81,393 | $75,000 | 1 | $75,000 | — | $74,519 |
| 2022 | $988,121 | $495,002 | $431,509 | $204,000 | 16 | $204,000 | — | $62,073 |
| 2021 | $924,696 | $-343,538 | $151,041 | $135,000 | 3 | $135,000 | $273 | $89,331 |
| 2020 | $4,020,223 | $-88,521 | $229,602 | $206,000 | 17 | — | $7,156 | $105,714 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $70K 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 included organizations whose own missions concern children’s health and well-being, education, social services, and efforts to address bullying and suicide. For example, Ronald McDonald House Charities describes its mission as improving children’s and families’ health and well-being; College of the Ozarks describes its mission as providing Christian education, especially for youth without sufficient means; and the Megan Meier Foundation says it supports and inspires actions to end bullying, cyberbullying, and suicide.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 14 grants totaling $643,923. Grant amounts ranged from $5,803 to $291,588, with a median grant of $17,352. Notable recipients included St Louis Childrens Hospital ($291,588), Ronald McDonald House Charities ($86,647), Cardinal Glennon Hospital ($86,647), an individual recipient ($43,295), and College of the Ozarks ($28,901).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Roseanne Addington as secretary, James H Addington as president and treasurer, and Tom Heeger as director.
The Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation is led by James H. Addington, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James H. Addington
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tom Heeger
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Roseanne Addington
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation
How much does The Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation give each year?
The Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation gave $644K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 1 grant.
What is The Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation's typical grant size?
The Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,352, and its average grant was $45,995, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation give grants?
The Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (9 grants).
Who are The Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation's largest grantees?
The Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Louis Childrens Hospital Foundation ($291,588), Ronald McDonald House Charities St Louis ($86,647) and Cardinal Glennon Hospital Foundation ($86,647), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions concern children’s health and well-being, education, social services, and efforts to address bullying and suicide. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation?
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $70K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation's EIN?
The Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1807190. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Donald H & Mary Jane Buchanan 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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