Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation
Invitation OnlyCarlisle, Pennsylvania · EIN 93-3239425 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$46K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$86K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
30% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speranza Animal Rescue | Mechanicsburg, PA | Grant for care of rescued and abused animals | $10,000 |
| Eastern University | Saint David, PA | Educational grant for enrolled student: Rebekah-Leigh Weaver | $8,500 |
| Pennsyvania State University | University Park, PA | Grants for educational assistance for enrolled students: Jordon Stoneroad 2,500 Abagail Groy 5000 | $7,500 |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | Harrisburg, PA | Grant for educational Assistance to enrolled students: Reagan Shultz 500 Sasha Lutz 6336 | $6,836 |
| National Quilt Museum | Paducah, KY | Grant for National Quilt Museum for operating costs. | $5,000 |
| Messiah University | Mechanicsburg, PA | Grant for educational assistance for enrolled student Lily Crum. | $2,500 |
| Chatham University | Pittsburgh, PA | Grant for educational Assistance to Enrolled student Abigail Fetterhoff. | $2,500 |
| Barking Dog Rescue | Louisburg, KS | Care for Rescued dogs | $2,500 |
| Lebanon Valley College | Annville, PA | Grant for educational assistance for enrolled student Savannah Dobbins. | $500 |
| James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA | Grant for educational assistance for enrolled student Mya Tobias | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,336 | 10 |
| 2024 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620569349100402
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-3239425
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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