Lynne and Owen Buckley Foundation U/A Dtd 12/13/2021
Invitation OnlyKansas City, Missouri · EIN 87-6889248 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$395K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
37% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonderscope | Kansas City, MO | Educational institute | $200,000 |
| Kansas Athletics | Lawrence, KS | Athlectic facilities | $50,000 |
| Police Foundation of Kanas City | Kansas City, MO | Crime, legal | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Plains | Overland Park, KS | Reproductive health care | $20,000 |
| Kc Zoo - Helzberg Aquarium Endowment | Kansas City, MO | Zoo & aquarium | $15,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Health care | $10,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | New York, NY | Medical research | $10,000 |
| Wwi Museum | Kansas City, MO | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 |
| Plaza District Council | Oklahoma City, OK | Community improvement | $7,500 |
| City Union Mission | Kansas City, MO | Provide shelter, food and life changing programs | $5,000 |
| Do Good for Erin | Grants Pass, OR | Community improvement, capacity building | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Zoo | Kansas City, MO | Zoo & aquarium | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Bureau Inc | Overland Park, KS | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | $5,000 |
| Ms Society | New York, NY | Health care | $5,000 |
| Univ of Kansas Hospital Authority | Kansas City, MO | Health care | $5,000 |
| Whitefield Academy | Kansas City, MO | Christian education | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Kc | Kansas City, MO | Professionally supported one-to-one mentorships | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Kc | Kansas City, MO | Civic leagues & social welfare | $2,500 |
| Children's Mercy Hospital Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Health care & rehanilitative | $2,000 |
| Prowler's Track Team | Kansas City, MO | Youth track & field | $1,800 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Kc | Kansas City, MO | Holiday family adoption program | $1,000 |
| Newhouse | Kansas City, MO | Break the abuse & help from domestic violence | $1,000 |
| Prairie Elementary PTA | Carmel, IN | Educational institution | $750 |
| Hickman Mills Education Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Educational institution | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $395,050 | 24 |
| 2024 | $246,800 | 20 |
| 2023 | $172,800 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631179349101508
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-6889248
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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