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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Buchanan Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation has disbursed a total of $2.5 million across 176 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$2.5M
2024
Grantees funded
176
Multi-year grantees
74%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
158
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
K
Kenneth H Buchanan
Board Member
C
Charles F Kane Jr
Board Member
B
Brian K Jones
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BUCHANAN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE BUCHANAN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BUCHANAN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE BUCHANAN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Ohio, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE BUCHANAN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BUCHANAN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BUCHANAN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE BUCHANAN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 160 grants, totaling nearly $2.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BUCHANAN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE BUCHANAN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 180 grantees. Recent grantees include Chicago Horticultural Society, PURDUE UNIVERSITY, and Walsh University Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BUCHANAN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE BUCHANAN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.