Buck Foundation
EIN 742405298 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2020–2023
$2.0M
145 grants · $494K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $10K–$20K
grant size
41%
supporter · 36/87 multi-year
repeat
$14.5M
Assets (2023)
87
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
ERIKA CHURCH
Phone
(303) 725-5567
Deadlines
LETTER OF INTEREST DEADLINE IS JANUARY 15TH. FULL PROPOSALS DUE MARCH 15TH.
How to Apply
APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE AN ONLINE LETTER OF INQUIRY AT WWW.THEBUCKFOUNDATION.ORG. THE SUBMITTABLE GRANT APPLICATION FORM IS EMAILED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.
Restrictions
APPLICANTS MUST BE 501(C)(3) TAX -EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS OR NON-GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. APPLICATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS, ENDOWMENT FUNDS, OR CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE DENVER, CO. METROPOLITAN AREA.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $13.7M | $879K | N/A |
| 2020 | $481K | $14.2M | $1.5M | 43 |
| 2021 | $575K | $15.2M | $716K | 34 |
| 2022 | $495K | $13.2M | $474K | 34 |
| 2023 | $425K | $14.5M | $364K | 34 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 145 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$10K
Average
$14K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$45K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
CB
Christopher Buck
5+ yrs
Chair
Leadership
CD
Carol Dettmann
5+ yrs
Vice-Chair
Leadership
EC
Erika Church
5+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
AB
Andrew Buck
5+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
DB
Diane M. Buck
5+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
DB
Douglas Buck
Director
ZB
ZOE Buck
5+ yrs
Director
JD
Jessica Dettmann
5+ yrs
Director
DT
Drew Truslove
5+ yrs
Director
ND
Nicholas Dettmann
5+ yrs
Director
LB
Leland Buck
5+ yrs
Director
NB
NINA Bambina Buck
5+ yrs
Director
DB
David Buck
3 yrs
Director
CD
Carol Dettmann
5+ yrs
Vice-Chair
Leadership
CB
Christopher Buck
5+ yrs
Chair
Leadership
EC
Erika Church
5+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
AB
Andrew Buck
5+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
DB
Diane M. Buck
5+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
DB
David Buck
3 yrs
Director
NB
NINA Bambina Buck
5+ yrs
Director
LB
Leland Buck
5+ yrs
Director
ND
Nicholas Dettmann
5+ yrs
Director
DT
Drew Truslove
5+ yrs
Director
JD
Jessica Dettmann
5+ yrs
Director
ZB
ZOE Buck
5+ yrs
Director
CB
Christopher Buck
5+ yrs
Chair
Leadership
CD
Carol Dettmann
5+ yrs
Vice-Chair
Leadership
EC
Erika Church
5+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
DB
David Buck
3 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SD
Samuel Dettmann
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
ZB
ZOE Buck
5+ yrs
Director
JD
Jessica Dettmann
5+ yrs
Director
DT
Drew Truslove
5+ yrs
Director
ND
Nicholas Dettmann
5+ yrs
Director
LB
Leland Buck
5+ yrs
Director
AB
Andrew Buck
5+ yrs
Director
NB
NINA Bambina Buck
5+ yrs
Director
DB
Diane M. Buck
5+ yrs
Director
CB
Christopher Buck
5+ yrs
Chair
Leadership
CD
Carol Dettmann
5+ yrs
Vice-Chair
Leadership
EC
Erika Church
5+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
DB
David D. Buck
2 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SD
Samuel Dettmann
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
ZB
ZOE Buck
5+ yrs
Director
JD
Jessica Dettmann
5+ yrs
Director
DT
Drew Truslove
5+ yrs
Director
ND
Nicholas Dettmann
5+ yrs
Director
LB
Leland Buck
5+ yrs
Director
AB
Andrew Buck
5+ yrs
Director
NB
NINA Bambina Buck
5+ yrs
Director
DB
Diane M. Buck
5+ yrs
Director
CB
Christopher Buck
5+ yrs
Chair
Leadership
CD
Carol Dettmann
5+ yrs
Vice-Chair
Leadership
EC
Erika Church
5+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
DB
David D. Buck
2 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SD
Samuel Dettmann
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
ZB
ZOE Buck
5+ yrs
Director
JD
Jessica Dettmann
5+ yrs
Director
DT
Drew Truslove
5+ yrs
Director
ND
Nicholas Dettmann
5+ yrs
Director
LB
Leland Buck
5+ yrs
Director
AB
Andrew Buck
5+ yrs
Director
NB
NINA Bambina Buck
5+ yrs
Director
DB
Diane M. Buck
5+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (145 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRID Alternatives Colorado | Denver, CO | $45,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| The Alliance Center | Denver, CO | $45,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Western Regional Advocacy Project (Wrap) | San Francisco, CA | $37,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| 350 Colorado | Boulder, CO | $35,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Denver Homeless Out Loud | San Francisco, CA | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| St Francis Social Services the House of Welcome | Granville, None | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Village Exchange Center | Aurora, CO | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Bayaud Enterprises Inc | Denver, CO | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Denver Homeless Out Loud | Denver, CO | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| La Puente Home Inc | Alamosa, CO | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| St Francis Social Services the House of Welcome | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 | |
| Village Exchange Center | Aurora, CO | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| National Tropical Botanical Gardens | Kalaheo, HI | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| National Tropical Botanical Gardens | Kalaheo, HI | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Bayaud Enterprises Inc | Denver, CO | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| La Puente Home Inc | Alamosa, CO | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Colorado Village Collaborative | Denver, CO | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Street Fraternity | Denver, CO | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Colorado Village Collaborative | Denver, CO | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| So All May Eat Inc | Denver, CO | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| The Delores Project | Denver, CO | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Blazeaid Grant | Kilmore East, None | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Denver Homeless Out Loud | San Francisco, CA | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| 9To5 Colorado | Milwaukee, WI | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network | Westminster, CO | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
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