Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation
San Francisco, California · EIN 946485668 · Private foundation
Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $36.5M in annual giving against $913.3M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 684 grants for Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation funds
Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, early childhood education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, hispanic communities, low-income communities, men boys, older adults.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marin Community Foundation SUPPORT MCF STRATEGIC PLAN GRANTMAKING | Novato, CA | $11.2M | 2018 |
| Marin Community Foundation support MCF Strategic Plan grantmaking | Novato, CA | $10.5M | 2017 |
| Buck Institute for Research on Aging SUPPORT MAJOR PROJECT | Novato, CA | $7.3M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation
Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation
- Does Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation accept grant applications?
- Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation fund?
- Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Marin Community Foundation, Buck Institute for Research on Aging. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation give in grants?
- Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation reported $36.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $198.3M over 684 grants.
- Where is Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation located?
- Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 946485668.
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