Private foundation · Naples, FL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Buechel Patient Care Research and Education Fund Inc.
In 2023 it gave 1 grant worth $66 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $66 (1 grant).
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $66
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $66 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $66, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 15 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $38,727
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $39K | $66 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Frederick F Buechel · Naples · (239) 435-3535
- What to send
- Applications should be submitted to the president in the form of a letter explaining why they are requesting the grant. See attachment #10
- Deadlines
- January 15 and July 15 - See attachment #10
Next one: Jan 15, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2023 filing - Limits
- The Buechel Fund awards grants in the areas of research, education and patient care, generally ranging from $25 to $20,000. Grants can be used to support ongoing medical research, education and patient care. Grants may not fund more then 10% of administrative costs. Grants are usually awarded in March and September. The deadline for grant applications is January 15 and July 15. Applications can be obtained by mail or telephone. The Buechel Patient Care Research and Education Fund was founded in 2002 as a means of furthering ongoing patient care, research and education efforts in the field of orthopaedic surgery and biomedical engineering. In addition, the fund was established to serve as a source of assistance for patients and students with special needs to improve their quality of life. The fund supports medical institutions, schools and universities, providing financial support for medical research, scholarships and patient care. While the fund has a special interest in orthopedics,
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Frederick F BuechelPresident
- Frederick F Buechel JrVice president
- Mark C BuechelSecretary
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amateur Wrestling News | Nashville, Davidson County | General Fund | $66 |