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James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust

Dallas, Texas  ·  EIN 597250952  ·  Private foundation

James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust is a Texas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $797K in annual giving against $16.3M in assets. This page documents the 16 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$797K
Annual giving (FY2021)
$16.3M
Total assets
16
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust funds

James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Wichita State University Foundation
SCHOLARSHIPS (95%) & FRENCH
Wichita, KS$696K2025
Wichita State University
SCHOLARSHIPS (95%) & FRENCH
Wichita, KS$639K2024
Wichita State University
SCHOLARSHIPS (95%) & FRENCH
Wichita, KS$576K2023
Wichita State University
SCHOLARSHIPS (95%) & FRENCH
Wichita, KS$558K2021
Friends University
SCHOLARSHIPS
Wichita, KS$179K2025
Friends University
TO PROVIDE UNDERGRADUATE
Wichita, KS$164K2024
Friends University
TO PROVIDE UNDERGRADUATE
Wichita, KS$148K2023
Friends University
TO PROVIDE UNDERGRADUATE
Wichita, KS$143K2021
Butler Community College
SCHOLARSHIPS
El Dorado, KS$60K2025
Newman University
SCHOLARSHIPS
Wichita, KS$60K2025
Butler Community College
TO PROVIDE UNDERGRADUATE
El Dorado, KS$55K2024
Newman University
TO PROVIDE UNDERGRADUATE
Wichita, KS$55K2024
Butler Community College
TO PROVIDE UNDERGRADUATE
El Dorado, KS$49K2023
Newman University
TO PROVIDE UNDERGRADUATE
Wichita, KS$49K2023
Newman University
TO PROVIDE UNDERGRADUATE
Wichita, KS$48K2021

James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2021$797K
2023$823K
2024$912K
2025$994K

How to apply for funding from James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust

James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust

Does James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust fund?
James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Wichita State University Foundation, Wichita State University, Wichita State University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust give in grants?
James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust reported $797K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.5M over 16 grants.
Where is James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust located?
James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust is based in Dallas, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 597250952.
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About this profile. This page is built from James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust'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 James & Catherine Buck Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.