Bucks Creek Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 20-7131734 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$691K
Organizations funded65
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Solutions Inc | New York, NY | United for Brownsville | $75,000 |
| St Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church Corpor | Norwalk, CT | Challenge Fund | $60,000 |
| National Psoriasis Foundation | Alexandria, VA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Carver Inc | Norwalk, CT | Summer Middle School Program | $50,000 |
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | Dean of Students Fund | $40,000 |
| Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide | Eugene, OR | Territorios Diversos Para la Vida | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Foundation of Indian River Coun | Vero Beach, FL | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Norwalk Housing Foundation Inc | Norwalk, CT | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Shepherds Inc | Fairfield, CT | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Jane Doe No More Incorporated | Naugatuck, CT | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| St Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church Corpor | Norwalk, CT | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| United Way of Cape Cod | Hyannis, MA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | Bridget LaCroix Lecky '09 Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Indian River County Hfh | Vero Beach, FL | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| University of Richmond | Richmond, VA | Michael Ice Scholarship Fund | $12,500 |
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | Caitlin Koles LaCroix ('11) and Kathryn Schatz Koles ('77) Annual Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Ithaca College | Ithaca, NY | Dr. Mulugetta Endowed Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Lower Cape Outreach Council Inc | Orleans, MA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| United Way of Indian River County Inc | Vero Beach, FL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | Stamford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass Metrowest | Worcester, MA | John's Brothers: Celebrating 25 Years with Holy Cross | $5,000 |
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | Women's Lacrosse | $5,000 |
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | Film & Media Studies Department to support trips to film festivals and bringing relevant speakers to campus | $5,000 |
| Citylax Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fdny Hispanic Society Inc | Cortlandt Manor, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fdny Phoenix Society Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| J Husain | Richmond Hill, NY | Hardship Assistance Grant | $5,000 |
| Jacobin Foundation Ltd | Brooklyn, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport Incorporated | Bridgeport, CT | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | Montgomery, AL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Center for Investigative Reporting Inc | Emeryville, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Hope for Families Center Inc | Vero Beach, FL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | West Hollywood, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Thomas R Elsasser Memorial Scholarship Fund Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trustees of the College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, MA | Men's Lacrosse | $5,000 |
| Ufa Widows & Childrens Fund | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Richmond | Richmond, VA | Robins School of Business | $5,000 |
| University of Richmond | Richmond, VA | Men's Varsity Lacrosse Team | $5,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice Foundation in | Vero Beach, FL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Woodlands Girls Lacrosse Association | Spring, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Woodlands Mens Lacrosse Club Inc | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Family & Childrens Agency Inc | Norwalk, CT | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| We Can Corporation | Harwich Port, MA | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Stepping Stones Museum for Children Inc | Norwalk, CT | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Caroline House Inc | Bridgeport, CT | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Family & Childrens Agency Inc | Norwalk, CT | Golf Tournament Fund | $2,500 |
| Boston College Trustees | Chestnut Hill, MA | The Richard W. '52 and Marilyn McLaughlin Scholars Hip Fund | $2,000 |
| Pingry Corporation | Basking Ridge, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc | Boston, MA | CRUS11TOUR - Pan Mass Challenge | $1,500 |
| Land Trust of Darien Inc | Darien, CT | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Darien Foundation Inc | Darien, CT | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Valerie Fund | Maplewood, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| American Kidney Fund Inc | Rockville, MD | The David Atkins Fund | $1,000 |
| Builders Beyond Borders | Norwalk, CT | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Darien Community Young Mens Christian Association | Darien, CT | Holly Pond School | $1,000 |
| Darien Community Young Mens Christian Association | Darien, CT | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Education and Hope | Darien, CT | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 65 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $691,000 | 65 |
| 2023 | $915,000 | 64 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542479349101084
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-7131734
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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