The Buckelew Family Foundation
Historical FunderToms River, New Jersey · EIN 83-0466544 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $75 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOSEPH BUCKELEW |
|---|---|
| Address | 231 MAIN STREET PO BOX 2017, TOMS RIVER NJ 08754 |
| Phone | 7327365205 |
| Form and materials | SUBMISSIONS MUST BE WRITTEN. THE EXACT FORMAT HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. |
| Deadlines | SUBMISSIONS ARE CONSIDERED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT. |
| Restrictions | NO CURRENT RESTRICTIONS. |
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
40% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Center Nj | Asbury Park, NJ | Charitable purposes | $5,300 |
| Nj Hall of Fame | Newark, NJ | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Ocean's Harbor House | Toms River, NJ | Charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Emmanuel Cancer Foundation | Wall Township, NJ | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Next Steps | Point Pleasant, NJ | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Deb Tiagwad Memorial Fund | Haddonfield, NJ | Charitable purposes | $500 |
| Larc School | Bellmawr, NJ | Charitable purposes | $500 |
| Am Battle Monuments Foundation | Denver, CO | Charitable purposes | $500 |
| Asor | Alexandria, VA | Charitable purposes | $250 |
| Monmouth Council Scouting America | Morganville, NJ | Charitable purposes | $175 |
| 21 Plus Fdn Inc | Manchester, NJ | Charitable purposes | $100 |
| Toms River 1St Aid Squad 39 | Toms River, NJ | Charitable purposes | $100 |
| Wall Community First Aid | Manasquan, NJ | Charitable purposes | $100 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Charitable purposes | $76 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | Charitable purposes | $75 |
| Society for Science | Washington, DC | Charitable purposes | $75 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable purposes | $50 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Charitable purposes | $50 |
| Wall Pba Local 234 | Wall Township, NJ | Charitable purposes | $50 |
| VFW Post 8867 | Brick Township, NJ | Charitable purposes | $49 |
| Fox Chase Cancer Center | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable purposes | $25 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,975 | 22 |
| 2024 | $23,790 | 25 |
| 2023 | $25,152 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611969349100731
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-0466544
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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