George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation
Historical FunderGreensboro, North Carolina · EIN 20-4479813 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.7M
Organizations funded82
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$76.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GEORGE AND SARAH BUCHANAN FOUNDATIO |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 38156, GREENSBORO NC 27438 |
| Phone | 3362554142 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
73% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Academy | Greensboro, NC | Scholarship funding | $150,000 |
| Gary Sinese Foundation | Nashville, TN | General support | $150,000 |
| Jdrf | New York, NY | General support | $150,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General support | $150,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Fayetteville, NC | General support | $150,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General support | $125,000 |
| Danville Life Savings and First Aid Crew | Danville, VA | General support | $100,000 |
| Hope Academy | Greensboro, NC | Scholarship funding | $100,000 |
| Kids and Pros | Buford, GA | General support | $100,000 |
| Pre-Born | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $100,000 |
| Mount Jubilee Ministries | Reidsville, NC | General support | $85,000 |
| Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $75,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | General support | $75,000 |
| Guy Fieri Foundation | Petaluma, CA | General support | $75,000 |
| Make a Wish | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $75,000 |
| Operating Coming Home Foundation Inc | Raleigh, NC | General support | $75,000 |
| Robert Irvine Foundation | Tampa, FL | General support | $75,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Greenville, SC | General support | $75,000 |
| Special Olympics | Washington, NC | General support | $75,000 |
| St Judes Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | General support | $75,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation | Kansas City, MO | General support | $75,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | Taunton, MA | General support | $65,000 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots | Reston, VA | General support | $50,000 |
| Danville Church & Community Tutorial Program | Danville, VA | General support | $50,000 |
| Fellowship Hall | Greensboro, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| First Responders Childrens Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Hope for the Warriors | Springfield, VA | General support | $50,000 |
| March of Dimes | Arlington, VA | General support | $50,000 |
| Operation Homefront | San Antonio, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Operation Second Chance | Germantown, MD | General support | $50,000 |
| Senior Resources of Guilford | Greensboro, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| Danville Pittsylvania Cancer Association Inc | Danville, VA | General support | $40,000 |
| Gods Pit Crew | Danville, VA | General support | $40,000 |
| Hannahs Haven Inc | Browns Summit, NC | General support | $40,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | General support | $35,000 |
| Authoracare Collective | Greensboro, NC | General support | $35,000 |
| Charity Water | Stafford, TX | General support | $35,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | General support | $35,000 |
| The Humane Society of the Piedmont | Greensboro, NC | General support | $35,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | Rockville, MD | General support | $30,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Tampa, FL | General support | $30,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Roanoke, VA | General support | $30,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | Tampa, FL | General support | $30,000 |
| The Friends of Barnabus Foundation | Midlothian, VA | General support | $30,000 |
| Warriors and Quiet Waters | Bozeman, MT | General support | $30,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Earlierorg | Greensboro, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Horsepower Inc | High Point, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| K9s for Warriors Inc | Pointe Vedra, FL | General support | $25,000 |
| Semper Fi and Americans Fund | Oceanside, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Veterans Bridge Home | Charlotte, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Virginia National Guard Foundation | Richmond, VA | General support | $25,000 |
| A Special Blend | Greensboro, NC | General support | $20,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | General support | $20,000 |
| Cool Branch Volunteer Fire Co | Penhook, VA | General support | $20,000 |
| Freedom Service Dogs of America | Englewood, CO | General support | $20,000 |
| Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding | Teton Village, WY | General support | $20,000 |
| Saving Grace K9s | Lexington, NC | General support | $20,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 82 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,665,000 | 82 |
| 2023 | $2,915,000 | 69 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630159349100103
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4479813
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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