Private foundation · Memphis
John Dustin Buckman Charitable Trust
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 19 totaling $1.4 million
- Typical grant
- $20,000 to $60,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $40,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $1.4 million
How to apply
- Contact
- Mrs leigh lawyer trust officer · memhis · 9016812349
- What to send
- Brief statementof the purpose of the organization and intended use of funds
- Limits
- One-half of the income from this trust is intended for needy causes which are of benefit to children
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
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As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Benefit children
- 2023 grant request
- Grant requested
- Benefit charity
- Public benefit
- Educational
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospl | Memphis, Shelby County | Benefit children | $349K |
| Le Bonheur Childrens Medical Ctr | Memphis, Shelby County | Benefit children | $349K |
| Saint Paul Catholic School | Memphis, Shelby County | Benefit charity | $100K |
| Dixon Gallery & Gardens | Memphis, Shelby County | Benefit children | $75K |
| The Dennis Price Jr Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | 2023 grant request | $60K |
| Christian Brothers High School | Memphis, Shelby County | Public benefit | $55K |
| St Agnes Academy | Memphis, Shelby County | Charity | $55K |
| Memphis Teacher Residency Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | 2023 grant request | $50K |
| Emmanuel Center Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | 2023 grant request | $50K |
| Catholic Charities of West Tennessee | Memphis, Shelby County | Benefit children | $40K |
| Memphis Urban Young Life | Memphis, Shelby County | Benefit children | $40K |
| Memphis Child Advocacy Center | Memphis, Shelby County | Benefit children | $35K |
| Service Over Self | Memphis, Shelby County | Benefit children | $35K |
| Room in the Inn-Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Grant requested | $25K |
| Childrens Museum of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | 2023 grant request | $20K |
| Binghampton Christian Academy | Memphis, Shelby County | Benefit children | $20K |
| White Station High School Athletic | Memphis, Shelby County | 2023 grant request | $15K |
| Streets Ministries Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Grant requested | $15K |
| Hope House C/o Elizabeth M Dupont | Memphis, Shelby County | Educational | $10K |