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Fiscal Year Start

Dec 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Carol Franc Buck Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $1.4 million across 32 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$1.5M
2025
Grantees funded
32
Multi-year grantees
56%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$45K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
McKenzie Erdman
Board Member
H
Helen J O'HANLON
Board Member
C
Christian P Erdman
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CAROL FRANC BUCK FOUNDATION?
No. CAROL FRANC BUCK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CAROL FRANC BUCK FOUNDATION give?
CAROL FRANC BUCK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Nevada, California, and Texas. 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 CAROL FRANC BUCK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CAROL FRANC BUCK FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $45 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CAROL FRANC BUCK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, CAROL FRANC BUCK FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CAROL FRANC BUCK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, CAROL FRANC BUCK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Nevada Museum of Art, CLASSICAL TAHOE, and SAN FRANCISCO OPERA ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CAROL FRANC BUCK FOUNDATION?
CAROL FRANC BUCK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.