Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation
Historical FunderPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-6257115 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$792K
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$17.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 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 | NADINE DOOLITTLE |
|---|---|
| Address | 30 S 17TH ST STE 820, PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 |
| Phone | 2673693342 |
| Form and materials | ORGANIZATIONS MAY APPLY FOR GRANTS BY SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS THROUGH THE CAROLINE ALEXANDER BUCK FOUNDATION WEBSITE. |
| Deadlines | GRANTS CONSIDERED TWICE A YEAR. |
| Restrictions | THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS, OTHER THAN THEY BE FOR QUALIFIED USES. |
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
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Picture Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Support literacy as a social justice issue. | $100,000 |
| Inn Dwelling Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Build permanent families for children in foster care. | $75,000 |
| Holy Child Academy | Philadelphia, PA | Create safe hangout spaces for teens in sw philadelphia. | $30,000 |
| Ccsa Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Help provide free, high-quality healthcare to uninsured working people in chester county. | $25,000 |
| Gateway Horseworks | Philadelphia, PA | Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports. | $25,000 |
| Leveling the Playing Field | Philadelphia, PA | To service society through contributions towards people's health and well-being. | $25,000 |
| Need in Deed | Philadelphia, PA | Work collaboratively with the people we serve to provide creative education, healthy food, and employment opportunities. | $25,000 |
| Northern Children's Services | Philadelphia, PA | Equip youth and families with the tools necessary for academic achievement. | $25,000 |
| Providence Center | Philadelphia, PA | Support experienced-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. | $25,000 |
| St James School | Philadelphia, PA | Transform young people's lives through long distance running and mentorship. | $25,000 |
| The Monkey & the Elephant | Philadelphia, PA | Alleviate hunger, enhance literacy, and provide life skills to needy individuals. | $25,000 |
| Thorncroft Equestrian Center | Philadelphia, PA | Improve the quality of life in sw philadelphia by addressing social, economic, and cultural decline. | $25,000 |
| Well Rooted | Philadelphia, PA | Help break the cycle of homelessness and poverty in philadelphia. | $25,000 |
| Centro Nueva Creation | Philadelphia, PA | Support programs for older women and their families, and to provide financial assistance for people experiencing crisis. | $20,000 |
| Discover Pathways | Philadelphia, PA | Support a collaboration where scientists, teachers, and students can join forces to engage in research. | $20,000 |
| Fab Youth Philly | Philadelphia, PA | Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports. | $20,000 |
| Face to Face | Philadelphia, PA | Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports. | $20,000 |
| Women's Empowerment Series Inc | Philadelphia, PA | To provide specialized, structured literacy tutoring to children and adults, and help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense… | $20,000 |
| Mindfulness Through Movement Inc | Philadelphia, PA | End family homelessness. | $15,600 |
| Montgomery County Norristown Public Library | Philadelphia, PA | Support programs to help youth and young adults succeed. | $15,500 |
| Camp Jamison | Philadelphia, PA | Support programs providing charitable food, education and literacy. | $15,000 |
| Camp Sojoumer | Philadelphia, PA | Empower bipoc teenagers and young adults in west philadelphia. | $15,000 |
| Casa of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports. | $15,000 |
| Historic Fair Hill | Philadelphia, PA | Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports. | $15,000 |
| Mom's House Inc of Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Support positive change in the lives of at-risk children. | $15,000 |
| Students Run Philly Stlyle | Philadelphia, PA | Help children, youth & families facing emotional & behavioral challenges. | $15,000 |
| The Niche Clinic | Philadelphia, PA | To educate traditionally under-resourced students. | $15,000 |
| Youth Empowerment Services | Philadelphia, PA | Support tuition free summer camp program. | $12,000 |
| Book Trust | Denver, PA | Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports. | $10,000 |
| Bucks County Opportunity Council | Philadelphia, PA | Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports. | $10,000 |
| Cosmic Writers | Philadelphia, PA | Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports. | $10,000 |
| Joyful Readers | Philadelphia, PA | Help every child in philadelphia have access to books and every opportunity to pursue their dreams. | $10,000 |
| Peter's Place | Philadelphia, PA | Support advocates for victims of child abuse. | $10,000 |
| Weavers Way Community Center | Philadelphia, PA | Support experienced-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. | $10,000 |
| Westside Community Center | Philadelphia, PA | Help create pathways to education and workforce for low-income students. | $7,500 |
| Historic Stenton | Philadelphia, PA | Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports. | $5,000 |
| Jubilee School | Philadelphia, PA | Support transformative educational experiences for underserved hs youth. | $1,447 |
| Jubilee School | Philadelphia, PA | Support academic enrichment for low-income students from philadelphia. | $1,447 |
| Jubilee School | Philadelphia, PA | Fund scholarships for first generation college-pursuing hs students. | $1,447 |
| Jubilee School | Philadelphia, PA | Support educational opportunities for smart underprivileged children. | $1,447 |
| Jubilee School | Philadelphia, PA | Educate and empower at-risk children in low-income neighborhoods in philadelphia. | $1,447 |
| Jubilee School | Philadelphia, PA | To support the jubilee voices publishing house. | $1,447 |
| Jubilee School | Philadelphia, PA | Support family camp for kids with autism. | $1,447 |
| Jubilee School | Philadelphia, PA | Support healing and justice for sexually abused children in philadelphia. | $1,447 |
| Jubilee School | Philadelphia, PA | Mural arts and education in the city of philadelphia. | $1,447 |
| Jubilee School | Philadelphia, PA | Help improve the safety and well-being of all children by increasing physical fitness opportunities. | $1,447 |
| Jubilee School | Philadelphia, PA | Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports. | $1,447 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $791,517 | 47 |
| 2024 | $808,288 | 27 |
| 2023 | $698,940 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641179349101764
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6257115
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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