The Buck Foundation
Invitation OnlyRogers, Arkansas · EIN 71-0824287 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $12,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Arkansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Development Foundation | Rogers, AR | Support organization | $30,000 |
| Nwa Humane Society | Rogers, AR | Support organization | $20,000 |
| Nwa Food Bank | Bethel Heights, AR | Support organization | $20,000 |
| First Friends Preschool | Rogers, AR | Support organization | $12,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Benton Co | Rogers, AR | Support organization | $10,000 |
| Circle of Life Hospice | Springdlae, AR | Support organization | $8,000 |
| First Christian Church - Rogers (Grub Program) | Rogers, AR | Support organization | $6,000 |
| Arkansas Children's Hospital | Rogers, AR | Support organization | $5,000 |
| Seven Hills Homeless Center | Fayetteville, AR | Support organization | $5,000 |
| Ozark Natural Science Center | Hunstville, AR | Support organization | $3,000 |
| Big Paws of Nwa | Fayetteville, AR | Support organization | $3,000 |
| Rogers Public Education Foundation | Rogers, AR | Support organization | $2,000 |
| Open Avenues | Rogers, AR | Support organization | $2,000 |
| Rogers Historic Museum Foundation | Rogers, AR | Support organization | $2,000 |
| Rogers Short-Film Festival | Rogers, AR | Support organization | $2,000 |
The return also lists 57 grants to individuals ($220,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $350,500 | 72 |
| 2023 | $321,000 | 72 |
| 2022 | $271,500 | 67 |
| 2021 | $280,000 | 68 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610209349100006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 71-0824287
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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