The Buckley Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 38-7171837 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$150,000
Total assets$65.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $60,000 and $350,000.
From the return
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
40% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Episcopal Church | Bethlehem, PA | Charitable operations support | $500,000 |
| St Benedict's Preparatory School | Newark, NJ | Charitable operations support | $400,000 |
| Cristo Rey New York High School | New York, NY | Charitable operations support | $350,000 |
| LA Salle College High School | Wyndmoor, PA | Charitable operations support | $350,000 |
| Independence Missions Schools | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable operations support | $325,000 |
| Girard College | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable operations support | $250,000 |
| Mercy Vocational High School Sisters of Mercy | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable operations support | $200,000 |
| Good Samaritan Ministries Inc | Johnson City, TN | Charitable operations support | $150,000 |
| Orion Military Scholarship Fund Inc | Jamestown, RI | Charitable operations support | $150,000 |
| El Education | New York, NY | Charitable operations support | $100,000 |
| St James Episcopal School | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable operations support | $100,000 |
| The Church of St Asaph | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Charitable operations support | $60,000 |
| Open Discourse Coalition | Lewisburg, PA | Charitable operations support | $50,000 |
| Building 21 | Plymouth Meeting, PA | Charitable operations support | $45,000 |
| Team Seymour Spouses Club | Goldsboro, NC | Charitable operations support | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,050,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $2,400,000 | 9 |
| 2022 | $2,215,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632449349100813
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-7171837
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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