The Rose M Buckarma Foundation
The Rose M Buckarma Foundation is a private foundation, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2.1M. Net investment income was $241K.
The Rose M Buckarma Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rose M Buckarma Foundation gave $2.1M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $415K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,073,881
- +107.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $414,776
- -58.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Rose M Buckarma Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holy Family Catholic Community ($2.0M). Together the top 5 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 24 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Rose M Buckarma Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2083% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2020) to $2.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Community Fond Du Lac, WI | General Support | $2,000,000 |
| Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Community Foundation Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $33,881 |
| Society of the Little Flower Darien, IL | General Support | $20,000 |
| St Joseph Indian School Chamberlain, SD | General Support | $10,000 |
| St Labre Indian School Ashland, MT | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $248,697 | $2,089,780 | $2,073,881 | 5 | $2,081,831 | $240,748 | $14,657 |
| 2024 | $1,841,081 | $673,177 | $1,039,914 | $1,000,000 | 1 | $1,019,819 | $653,082 | $109,843 |
| 2023 | $2,209,309 | $172,855 | $149,013 | $110,000 | 5 | $128,610 | $153,857 | $109,760 |
| 2022 | $2,181,913 | $53,480 | $140,929 | $95,000 | 5 | $117,965 | $30,514 | $111,677 |
| 2021 | $2,270,779 | $222,823 | $164,802 | $120,000 | 8 | $142,401 | $200,422 | $147,638 |
| 2020 | $2,212,305 | $97,705 | $112,262 | $72,000 | 16 | — | $77,573 | $126,585 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rose M Buckarma Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rose M Buckarma Foundation is led by John A. Herbers, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John A. Herbers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Rose M Buckarma Foundation
How much does The Rose M Buckarma Foundation give each year?
The Rose M Buckarma Foundation gave $2.1M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 1 grant.
What is The Rose M Buckarma Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rose M Buckarma Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $414,776, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rose M Buckarma Foundation give grants?
The Rose M Buckarma Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Rose M Buckarma Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Rose M Buckarma Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rose M Buckarma Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rose M Buckarma Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Holy Family Catholic Community ($2,000,000), Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Community Foundation ($33,881) and Society of the Little Flower ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How much is The Rose M Buckarma Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Rose M Buckarma Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Rose M Buckarma Foundation's EIN?
The Rose M Buckarma Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-7005566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The Rose M Buckarma Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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- 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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