Buckner Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 43-1933644
Foundation Overview
Based in Prairie Village, KS, Buckner Foundation has awarded 146 grants totaling $3,103,590 to organizations in Missouri, Minnesota and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $1,950 to $85,000, with a median award of $15,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
28 of 44 recipients (64%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
97% of all grants are concentrated in Missouri, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Missouri, funding concentrates in Marshall (39%), Columbia (12%), Waverly (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 1% change over 3 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (56%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Buckner Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Food Pantry | $10,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Fitzgibbon Hospital | $55,000 | Columbia, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Missouri River Bird Observatory | $20,000 | Arrow Rock, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Riley Equine Center | $5,500 | Boonville, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Sedalia Area Dream Factory | $5,000 | Sedalia, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| A Chance To Grow Inc | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Arrow Rock Lyceum Museum | $20,000 | Arrow Rock, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Bi-county Service Inc | $10,000 | Bluffton, IN, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Cooper County Agriculture And Mechanical Society | $25,000 | Boonville, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| First United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Central And Ne Missouri | $12,000 | Columbia, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Friends Of Arrow Rock | $25,000 | Arrow Rock, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Friends Of Miami | $5,000 | Miami, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Health Care Coalition Of Lafayette County | $15,000 | Lexington, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Heart Of America Redistribution | $10,000 | Sedalia, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Lafayette County Enterprises Inc | $10,000 | Higginsville, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Marshall Area United Way | $2,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Marshall Cultural Center | $40,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Missouri River Relief | $10,000 | Columbia, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Missouri Valley College | $25,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Savings Kidsight | $4,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Taking Shape | $2,000 | Carrollton, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Community Food Pantry | $10,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Fitzgibbon Hospital | $55,000 | Columbia, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Missouri River Bird Observatory | $20,000 | Arrow Rock, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Riley Equine Center | $5,500 | Boonville, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Sedalia Area Dream Factory | $5,000 | Sedalia, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| A Chance To Grow Inc | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Arrow Rock Lyceum Museum | $20,000 | Arrow Rock, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Bi-county Service Inc | $10,000 | Bluffton, IN, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Cooper County Agriculture And Mechanical Society | $25,000 | Boonville, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| First United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Central And Ne Missouri | $12,000 | Columbia, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Friends Of Arrow Rock | $25,000 | Arrow Rock, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Friends Of Miami | $5,000 | Miami, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Health Care Coalition Of Lafayette County | $15,000 | Lexington, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Heart Of America Redistribution | $10,000 | Sedalia, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Lafayette County Enterprises Inc | $10,000 | Higginsville, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Marshall Area United Way | $2,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Marshall Cultural Center | $40,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Missouri River Relief | $10,000 | Columbia, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Missouri Valley College | $25,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Savings Kidsight | $4,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Taking Shape | $2,000 | Carrollton, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2022 |
| Community Food Pantry | $23,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Fitzgibbon Hospital | $50,000 | Columbia, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Sedalia Area Dream Factory | $25,000 | Sedalia, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Sweet Springs Community Food Pantry | $20,000 | Sweet Springs, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Marshall Chamber Of Commerce | $12,200 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Nelson Baptist Church | $25,000 | Grandview, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Nicholas Beazley Aviation Museum | $25,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Saline Animal League Community | $5,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Saline County Fair Association | $50,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Missouri River Bird Observatory | $20,000 | Arrow Rock, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Riley Equine Center | $3,800 | Boonville, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Tri-county Outreach | $15,000 | Waverly, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Saline County Career Center | $50,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Saline County Missouri Historical Society | $10,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $7,318 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Waverly Swim Club | $25,000 | Waverly, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Sweet Springs Restoration Foundation | $25,000 | Sweet Springs, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Community Food Pantry | $23,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Fitzgibbon Hospital | $50,000 | Columbia, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Sedalia Area Dream Factory | $25,000 | Sedalia, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Sweet Springs Community Food Pantry | $20,000 | Sweet Springs, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Marshall Chamber Of Commerce | $12,200 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Nelson Baptist Church | $25,000 | Grandview, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Nicholas Beazley Aviation Museum | $25,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Saline Animal League Community | $5,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Saline County Fair Association | $50,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Missouri River Bird Observatory | $20,000 | Arrow Rock, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Riley Equine Center | $3,800 | Boonville, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Tri-county Outreach | $15,000 | Waverly, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Saline County Career Center | $50,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Saline County Missouri Historical Society | $10,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $7,318 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Waverly Swim Club | $25,000 | Waverly, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Sweet Springs Restoration Foundation | $25,000 | Sweet Springs, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Community Food Pantry | $23,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Fitzgibbon Hospital | $50,000 | Columbia, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Sedalia Area Dream Factory | $25,000 | Sedalia, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Sweet Springs Community Food Pantry | $20,000 | Sweet Springs, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Marshall Chamber Of Commerce | $12,200 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Nelson Baptist Church | $25,000 | Grandview, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Nicholas Beazley Aviation Museum | $25,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Saline Animal League Community | $5,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Saline County Fair Association | $50,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Missouri River Bird Observatory | $20,000 | Arrow Rock, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Riley Equine Center | $3,800 | Boonville, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Tri-county Outreach | $15,000 | Waverly, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Saline County Career Center | $50,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Saline County Missouri Historical Society | $10,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $7,318 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Waverly Swim Club | $25,000 | Waverly, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Sweet Springs Restoration Foundation | $25,000 | Sweet Springs, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2021 |
| Health Care Coalition Lafayette County | $50,000 | Lexington, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| The Food Bank For Central & Northeast Missouri Inc | $15,000 | Columbia, MO, US | To Support Church's Baby Grace Low Income Infant And Child Diaper Program | 2020 |
| Tri-county Outreach | $85,000 | Waverly, MO, US | To Provide Funds For The Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Lafayette County Enterprises | $28,400 | Higginsville, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Saline Animal League Community | $10,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Marshall Orchestra And Band Boosters | $7,650 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Taking Shape | $15,000 | Carrollton, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Community Food Pantry | $18,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Fitzgibbon Hospital | $50,000 | Columbia, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Nelson Baptist Church | $25,000 | Grandview, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Nicholas Beazley Aviation Museum | $7,800 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Saline County Historical Society | $10,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Health Care Coalition Lafayette County | $50,000 | Lexington, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| The Food Bank For Central & Northeast Missouri Inc | $15,000 | Columbia, MO, US | To Support Church's Baby Grace Low Income Infant And Child Diaper Program | 2020 |
| Tri-county Outreach | $85,000 | Waverly, MO, US | To Provide Funds For The Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Lafayette County Enterprises | $28,400 | Higginsville, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Saline Animal League Community | $10,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Marshall Orchestra And Band Boosters | $7,650 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Taking Shape | $15,000 | Carrollton, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Community Food Pantry | $18,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Fitzgibbon Hospital | $50,000 | Columbia, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Nelson Baptist Church | $25,000 | Grandview, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Nicholas Beazley Aviation Museum | $7,800 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Saline County Historical Society | $10,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Health Care Coalition Lafayette County | $50,000 | Lexington, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| The Food Bank For Central & Northeast Missouri Inc | $15,000 | Columbia, MO, US | To Support Church's Baby Grace Low Income Infant And Child Diaper Program | 2020 |
| Tri-county Outreach | $85,000 | Waverly, MO, US | To Provide Funds For The Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Lafayette County Enterprises | $28,400 | Higginsville, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Saline Animal League Community | $10,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Marshall Orchestra And Band Boosters | $7,650 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Taking Shape | $15,000 | Carrollton, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Community Food Pantry | $18,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Fitzgibbon Hospital | $50,000 | Columbia, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Nelson Baptist Church | $25,000 | Grandview, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Nicholas Beazley Aviation Museum | $7,800 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| Saline County Historical Society | $10,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Funds For Organization's Operations | 2020 |
| 15th Judicial Circuit Casa | $26,431 | Lexington, MO, US | To Provide Fundsfor Organization'soperations | 2019 |
| Friends Of Blackwater | $1,950 | Blackwater, MO, US | To Provide Fundsfor Organization'soperations | 2019 |
| Health Care Coalition Laf Cnty | $50,000 | Lexington, MO, US | To Provide Fundsfor Organization'soperations | 2019 |
| Missouri Valley College | $46,255 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Fundsfor Organization'snursing Program | 2019 |
| Sweet Springs Restoration Foundation | $50,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | To Provide Fundsfor Organization'soperations | 2019 |
| Sweet Springs Community Food Pantry | $8,000 | Sweet Springs, MO, US | To Provide Fundsfor Organization'soperations | 2019 |
| Tri-county Outreach | $50,000 | Waverly, MO, US | To Provide Fundsfor Organization'soperations | 2019 |
| Marshall Community Food Pantry | $8,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Fundsfor Organization'soperations | 2019 |
| The Food Bank For Central & Northeast Missouri Inc | $5,000 | Columbia, MO, US | To Provide Fundsfor Organization'soperations | 2019 |
| First United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Support Church'sbaby Grace Low Incomeinfant And Child Diaper Program | 2019 |
| Fitzgibbon Hospital | $50,000 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Fundsfor Organization'soperations | 2019 |
| Marshall Orchestra Band Boosters | $7,650 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Fundsfor Organization'soperations | 2019 |
| River Relief Inc | $2,265 | Columbia, MO, US | To Provide Fundsfor Organization'soperations | 2019 |
| Saline Medical Reserve Corps | $3,535 | Marshall, MO, US | To Provide Fundsfor Organization'soperations | 2019 |
| Slater Health Care Facilities Corp | $9,000 | Slater, MO, US | To Provide Fundsfor Organization'soperations | 2019 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 43-1933644 |
| Website | http://buckner.foundation |
| Address | PO BOX 8377 Prairie Vlg, KS 66208-0377 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Buckner Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Joseph Kessinger |
|---|---|
| Advisor | Charles D Van Dyke |
| Advisor | James Coe |
| Advisor | Thomas B Hall |
| Advisor | Jane Huff |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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