Vernon G & Sandra J C Buchanan Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySarasota, Florida · EIN 20-3963153 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$304K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.7M
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
6% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners - Longboat Key Library Fund | Sarasota, FL | Longboat key library | $200,000 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc | Sarasota, FL | General support | $33,333 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County Inc | Bradenton, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee Inc | Bradenton, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Midnight Pass Society II Inc | Sarasota, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center | Sarasota, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium | Sarasota, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast | Sarasota, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Tidewell Foundation Inc | Sarasota, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Valdez Veterans Alliance Services Inc | Bradenton, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Eternal Bread of Life Outreach Ministry Inc | Sarasota, FL | Assistance with school supplies for at risk children in newtown | $3,000 |
| Easter Seals Southwest Florida Inc | Sarasota, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Sarasota, FL | Youth leadership | $2,000 |
| Galatians 6-2 Inc (Oba 180 Skate) | Bradenton, FL | General support | $1,600 |
| Light of the World International Church | Sarasota, FL | Scholarship fund | $1,500 |
| Susan B Anthony List Inc Education Fund | Arlington, VA | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $304,433 | 16 |
| 2024 | $112,833 | 17 |
| 2023 | $87,500 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621189349100247
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3963153
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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