The Plumbo-Buckley Car Foundation
The Plumbo-Buckley Car Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ocean City, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $9K.
The Plumbo-Buckley Car Foundation at a glance
In short: The Plumbo-Buckley Car Foundation gave $16K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $16,250
- -5.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,806
- +4.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,712,711
- -1.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (25% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Plumbo-Buckley Car Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was RPM Foundation ($3K). Together the top 9 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Plumbo-Buckley Car Foundation gives
- In 2026 it paid out 285% 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 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2026) to $23K (2024). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RPM Foundation Chicago, IL | Preserve Classic Cars | $3,000 |
| Antique Automobile Club of America Hershey, PA | Preservation and Restoration Cars | $2,000 |
| Bargaintown Fire Company Egg Harbor Township, NJ | Public Safety | $2,000 |
| Horseless Carrige Club of America Durate, CA | Preserve Classic Cars | $2,000 |
| Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club Inc Auburn, IN | Preserve History of Auburn, Cord | $2,000 |
| Oldsmobile Club of America Pittsburgh, PA | Preserve Oldsmobiles | $2,000 |
| Model T Ford Club Richmond, IN | Preserve History of Model T'S | $2,000 |
| Cadillac Lasalle Club Musuem Plymouth, MI | Preserve and Showcase Cadillac | $1,000 |
| Roebling Musuem Roebling, NJ | Preserve the Roebling Story | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,712,711 | $16,163 | $57,860 | $16,250 | 9 | $16,250 | $8,828 | $5,698 |
| 2025 | $1,744,970 | $12,070 | $59,153 | $17,250 | 10 | $17,250 | $7,365 | $7,872 |
| 2024 | $1,792,053 | $474,427 | $63,792 | $23,250 | 11 | $56,090 | $5,380 | $61,851 |
| 2023 | $1,381,418 | $22,161 | $71,349 | — | — | $49,164 | $6,066 | $55,370 |
| 2022 | $1,430,606 | $17,034 | $33,448 | — | — | $29,213 | $17,152 | $55,099 |
| 2021 | $1,447,020 | $212,764 | $36,163 | — | — | — | $6,234 | $56,942 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Plumbo-Buckley Car Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Plumbo-Buckley Car Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Joseph Plumbo
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Victor G. Plumbo
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Plumbo-Buckley Car Foundation
How much does The Plumbo-Buckley Car Foundation give each year?
The Plumbo-Buckley Car Foundation gave $16K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $17K across 10 grants.
What is The Plumbo-Buckley Car Foundation's typical grant size?
The Plumbo-Buckley Car Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,806, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Plumbo-Buckley Car Foundation give grants?
The Plumbo-Buckley Car Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (25%) and Illinois (18%).
Does The Plumbo-Buckley Car Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Plumbo-Buckley Car Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Plumbo-Buckley Car Foundation's largest grantees?
The Plumbo-Buckley Car Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include RPM Foundation ($3,000), Antique Automobile Club of America ($2,000) and Bargaintown Fire Company ($2,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Plumbo-Buckley Car Foundation?
The Plumbo-Buckley Car Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Plumbo-Buckley Car Foundation's EIN?
The Plumbo-Buckley Car Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3270180. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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