Barbara J. Buchanan Grant

Barbara J. Buchanan Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Pike Community Foundation
Last Updated: February 22, 2026

Summary

The Barbara J. Buchanan Grant, established by the Greater Pike Community Foundation, honors the philanthropic legacy of Barbara J. Buchanan, a key civic leader in Milford and Pike County. This grant supports 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations that enhance community quality of life. Preference is given to nonprofits serving the greater Pike area and those demonstrating strong leadership and resource development. The foundation excludes individuals, religious programs, and political entities from receiving grants.

Overview

Barbara J. Buchanan Grant Barbara J. Buchanan was one of the great civic leaders of our era. Her philanthropy in Milford and Pike County was exceptional, providing support for a wide range of organizations in human services, the arts, historic preservation, and civic improvement. Barbara’s generosity was legendary, but it wasn’t the only way she provided support. Always with a twinkle in her eye and a smile on her face, her charm brought people together and inspired them to work cooperatively to accomplish important goals. She joined the Board of Directors of the Greater Pike Community Foundation in our infancy, helping to guide us through those critical early years, when we were establishing our credibility and educating the community as to the important role a community foundation could play. Barbara graciously agreed to be the honoree at our first annual gala, which established a precedent for Greater Pike to honor philanthropic leaders each year. Greater Pike’s first fund was the Barbara J. Buchanan Fund, established in 2014, and it has subsequently provided financial support to more than 20 local organizations. Funding Priorities The Foundation will make grants that enhance the quality of life for residents living in the greater Pike community. All grants must be issued to the final recipient nonprofit organization that will actually administer the program or perform the service.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations requesting support must have a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable status under the Internal Revenue Code.Organizations may be sponsored by another not-for-profit organization with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable status under the Internal Revenue Code. Consideration will be given to organizations that demonstrate active board leadership, comprehensive resource development plans which include income-generating activities, resource sharing, special support from individuals, and an efficient and effective administration of funds and programs.

Ineligibility

Greater Pike Community Foundation does not grant to:Individuals Religious programs of churches or other sectarian organizations Political parties, campaigns, or candidates