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Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 236257115  ·  Private foundation

Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation is a Pennsylvania-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $751K in annual giving against $6.2M in assets. This page documents the 77 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$751K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$6.2M
Total assets
77
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation funds

Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, disability services, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, homeless population, low-income communities, women girls.

childrenfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationlow-income communitieswomen girlsyoung adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
A Book a Day
ENGAGE THE ARTS TO EXPAND LITERACY.
Philadelphia, PA$100K2024
Big Picture Philadelphia
SUPPORT TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERSERVED HS YOUTH.
Philadelphia, PA$100K2024
Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout
CREATE SAFE HANGOUT SPACES FOR TEENS IN SW PHILADELPHIA.
Philadelphia, PA$100K2024
St James School
GENERAL
Philadelphia, PA$100K2020
Big Picture Philadelphia
GENERAL
Philadelphia, PA$100K2020
A Book a Day
TO ENGAGE THE ARTS TO EXPAND LITERACY AMONG CHILDREN IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
Philadelphia, PA$100K2022
St James School
TO EDUCATE TRADITIONALLY UNDERRESOURCED STUDENTS
Philadelphia, PA$100K2022
Collective Climb
TO EMPOWER BIPOC TEENAGERS AND YOUNG ADULTS IN WEST PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia, PA$100K2022
Gateway Horseworks
TO INCORPORATE HORSES FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT
Malvern, PA$100K2022
Collective Climb
TO EMPOWER BIPOC TEENAGERS AND YOUNG ADULTS IN WEST PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia, PA$100K2023
St James School
TO EDUCATE TRADITIONALLY UNDERRESOURCED STUDENTS
Philadelphia, PA$100K2023
Reading Allowed
TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED, STRUCTURED LITERACY TUTORING TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Philadelphia, PA$100K2023
Project Home
TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY IN PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia, PA$100K2023
Inn Dwelling Inc
SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMART UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN.
Philadelphia, PA$75K2024
Thomas Jefferson University
TO SERVICE SOCIETY THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARDS PEOPLE'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Philadelphia, PA$60K2022

Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$751K
2022$640K
2023$699K
2024$808K

How to apply for funding from Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation

From Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“GRANTS CONSIDERED TWICE A YEAR.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at carolinealexanderbuck.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation

Does Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation fund?
Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include A Book a Day, Big Picture Philadelphia, Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation give in grants?
Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation reported $751K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.9M over 77 grants.
Where is Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation located?
Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 236257115.
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About this profile. This page is built from Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.