Buck Foundation
Historical FunderEvergreen, Colorado · EIN 74-2405298 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$667K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$16.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $14,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ERIKA CHURCH |
|---|---|
| Address | THE BUCK FOUNDATION 27877 LUPINE, DRIVE, DENVER CO 80439 |
| Phone | 3037255567 |
| ECHURCH@THEBUCKFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | 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. |
| Deadlines | LETTER OF INTEREST DEADLINE IS JANUARY 15TH. FULL PROPOSALS DUE MARCH 15TH. |
| 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Friends Service Committee | Philadelphia, PA | Colorado immigrant rights program | $35,000 |
| 350 Colorado | Boulder, CO | General operating support | $30,760 |
| Colorado Nonprofit Association - Nonprofit Legal Resoures | Denver, CO | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Colorado Nonprofit Association - Agrivoltaic Learning Center | Denver, CO | General operating support | $30,000 |
| So All May Eat Denver | Denver, CO | General operating support | $25,736 |
| 9To5 Colorado | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Cultivando | Eastlake, CO | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Housekeys Action Network Denver | Denver, CO | Western regional advocacy project | $25,000 |
| Lock the Gate | Helensvale Qld, AS | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Street Fraternity | Denver, CO | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Street Side Medics | Strawberry Hills Nsw, AS | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Buildstrong Academy | Aurora, CO | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Denver Food Rescue | Denver, CO | General operating support | $22,880 |
| Bluegreen Alliance | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Cossa Insititute | Durango, CO | Rural climate ambassador program | $20,000 |
| Grid Alternatives Colorado | Oakland, CA | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Newcomers Fund Co the Rose Community Foundation | Denver, CO | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Denver Metro Tenants Union | Lakewood, CO | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Green Light America | Washington, DC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Groundwork Denver | Denver, CO | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Lyra Colorado | Denver, CO | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network | Westminster, CO | General operating support | $20,000 |
| High Country Conservation Center | Frisco, CO | General operating support | $15,000 |
| LA Puente Home Inc | Alamosa, CO | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Quivira Coalition | Santa Fe, NM | General operating support | $15,000 |
| The Alliance for Collective Action | Denver, CO | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Asylum Seekers Centre | Newtown, AS | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Urban Seeds | Evansville, IN | General operating support | $14,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center | Denver, CO | Colorado drivers co-op program | $10,000 |
| 350 Montana | Missoula, MT | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Colorado Nonprofit Association - Agrivoltaic Learning Center | Denver, CO | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Conservation Colorado Educational Fund | Denver, CO | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Ajl Foundation - As You Sow | Denver, CO | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports | Tucson, AZ | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Village Exchange Center | Aurora, CO | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Western Regional Advocacy Project (Wrap) | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $667,376 | 36 |
| 2024 | $480,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $425,190 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349104174
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2405298
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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