George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation

EIN 20-4479813 · NC · NTEE T22

Accepts unsolicited applications Typical grant ~$30K Funds in NC, NY, VA +20
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Giving Profile

In 2024, George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation based in NC paid 82 grants totaling $3.7M to 82 organizations across 23 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $150K, with a median of $30K. Its largest recipients included CALDWELL ACADEMY, GARY SINESE FOUNDATION, and JDRF. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$65,838,620
Giving (latest yr)
$3,665,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
82
Median grant
$30K
Recipients
82
States reached
23
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
Yes — accepts unsolicited

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Caldwell Academy$150,000
  • Gary Sinese Foundation$150,000
  • Jdrf$150,000
  • Tunnels to Towers Foundation$150,000
  • Wounded Warrior Project$150,000

Where grants went

  • North Carolina$1,135,000 · 22 grants
  • New York$545,000 · 9 grants
  • Virginia$530,000 · 14 grants
  • Tennessee$230,000 · 3 grants
  • Florida$185,000 · 7 grants
  • Missouri$160,000 · 3 grants

Grants Paid (82)

Tunnels to Towers Foundation
Staten Island, NY
General Support
$150,000
Caldwell Academy
Greensboro, NC
Scholarship Funding
$150,000
Gary Sinese Foundation
Nashville, TN
General Support
$150,000
Jdrf
New York, NY
General Support
$150,000
Wounded Warrior Project
Fayetteville, NC
General Support
$150,000
Samaritan's Purse
Boone, NC
General Support
$125,000
Hope Academy
Greensboro, NC
Scholarship Funding
$100,000
Pre-born
Indianapolis, IN
General Support
$100,000
Danville Life Savings and First Aid Crew
Danville, VA
General Support
$100,000
Kids and Pros
Buford, GA
General Support
$100,000
Mount Jubilee Ministries
Reidsville, NC
General Support
$85,000
Robert Irvine Foundation
Tampa, FL
General Support
$75,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Yes. George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications. Review its giving history and stated focus before reaching out.

In its most recent filing, George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation reported 82 itemized grants totaling $3.7M. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $150K (median $30K).

Recent recipients include CALDWELL ACADEMY, GARY SINESE FOUNDATION, JDRF, among 82 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation is a private foundation based in North Carolina, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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