Grantmaking public charity · EIN 94-6485668
Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in Saint Louis, MO. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $27.7M in grants paid across 57 grants, with $1.13B in total assets. Its largest grants went to Buck Institute for Research on Aging, Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco Inc and Alcohol Justice.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Mcf, as distribution trustee, is responsible for selecting grant recipients on behalf of the foundation. to qualify for a grant distribution from the foundation, the grantee must satisfy the foundation and mcf's due diligence requirements. this process includes making an independent investigation of the prospective grantee to establish that it is currently classified as exempt under irc section 501(c)(3). the prospective grantee must also have the capacity to fulfill the terms of the grant and be willing to furnish mcf with evaluative reports. three of the grantees: the buck institute for research on aging, alcohol justice, and the buck institute for education, receive annual grants pursuant to court order. the foundation closely monitors these grantees to ensure they are qualified to receive grants.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Grant making to non-profit charitable, religious or educational orgs. in marin county, ca.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buck Institute for Research on Aging | Novato, CA | Buck Foundation Major Projects | $7,675,008 |
| Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco Inc | San Francisco, CA | Provide General Operating Support in Marin | $3,000,000 |
| Alcohol Justice | San Rafael, CA | Buck Foundation Major Projects | $1,535,002 |
| Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin (cvnl) | San Rafael, CA | Provide General Operating Support in Marin | $1,200,000 |
| Buck Institute for Education | Novato, CA | Buck Foundation Major Projects | $1,023,334 |
| Eden Housing Inc | Hayward, CA | Support the Coast Guard Affordable Housing Project in West Marin | $1,000,000 |
| The San Francisco Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Support All Home Regional Homelessness Prevention Fund's Pilot Program in Marin County | $1,000,000 |
| Community Land Trust Association of West Marin | Point Reyes Station, CA | Support Interim Housing in West Marin | $1,000,000 |
| Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority | San Rafael, CA | Provide General Operating Support in Marin | $728,000 |
| Homeward Bound of Marin | Novato, CA | Support Creating Workforce Housing and Ending Veteran Homelessness in Marin | $666,000 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Novato, CA | Match Staff, Director, Trustee, and Investment Committee Member Gifts to Marin Nonprofit Organizations on a One-to-One Basis | $500,000 |
| Bolinas Community Land Trust Inc | Bolinas, CA | Support Affordable Housing Efforts in Stinson Beach | $500,000 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Novato, CA | Support Events Hosted by Community-Based Organizations in Marin | $450,000 |
| Greenbelt Alliance (people for Open Space Inc) | Oakland, CA | General Operating Support | $450,000 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Novato, CA | Support Contracts for Third Party Evaluation; Strategic Research/Advising; and Grantee Convening | $443,100 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Novato, CA | Provide a Grant From Community Power Initiative Grantmaking Budget, to Community Power Initiative Program Support Fund. Funds Will Support Convening, Community | $425,000 |
| Grid Alternatives | Oakland, CA | Assess and Plan for Opportunities Available Through Direct Pay Incentives in Marin County | $350,000 |
| Legal Aid of Marin | San Rafael, CA | Provide General Operating Support in Marin | $330,000 |
| Marin County Office of Education | San Rafael, CA | Support the Schoolsrule Marin Equity in Education Fund | $300,000 |
| Community Land Trust Association of West Marin | Point Reyes Station, CA | Support Affordable Housing Efforts in West Marin | $250,000 |
| Social Justice Collaborative | Berkeley, CA | Provide General Operating Support in Marin | $248,000 |
| Fire Safe Marin | San Anselmo, CA | Provide General Operating Support in Marin | $218,000 |
| Grid Alternatives | Oakland, CA | Assess and Plan for Opportunities Available Through Direct Pay Incentives in Marin County | $215,000 |
| Canal Alliance | San Rafael, CA | Provide General Operating Support in Marin | $204,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | San Francisco, CA | Support Regional Affordable Housing Efforts | $200,000 |
The 25 largest of 57 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $27,710,613 in grants paid (57 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Buck Institute for Research on Aging (CA), $7.68M, Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco Inc (CA), $3M, Alcohol Justice (CA), $1.54M, Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin (cvnl) (CA), $1.2M and Buck Institute for Education (CA), $1.02M.