Barbara J. Buchanan Grant

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.

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

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