Buckner Foundation
100% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Buckner Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dallas, Texas, registered in 2014, with $56,108,398 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 100% of spending to programs.
12377 Merit Dr Ste 900, Dallas, TX, 75251 EIN 75-2125945 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$56.1M
▲ 15.7% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$57.4M
Net assets
$542.0M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating100% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Buckner Foundation: 100% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating113 mo reserves · -2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Buckner Foundation: 113 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Buckner Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Buckner Foundation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To steward, distribute, grow and preserve financial resources for buckner ministries among vulnerable children, families and seniors.
Contact & location
- Address
- 12377 Merit Dr Ste 900, Dallas, TX, 75251
- City
- Dallas
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $63.9M (FY2013) to $56.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5.1MNet assets $542.0M
Operating margin
-2.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$547.1M
Total liabilities
$5.1M
Net assets
$542.0M
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
6
6 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,108,398▲15.7% | $57,389,249▲29.3% | $541,965,896▲7.1% | $547,079,544▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $48,512,684▲0.2% | $44,388,299▲20.7% | $506,270,085▲5.1% | $510,687,382▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $48,397,913▲3.8% | $36,786,662▲41.3% | $481,735,559▼3.4% | $486,083,377▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $46,631,365▲72.0% | $26,039,365▼11.4% | $498,919,018▲33.5% | $503,977,405▲33.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $27,107,463▼7.7% | $29,387,102▲11.0% | $373,666,924▲3.2% | $378,451,346▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $29,375,724▼5.5% | $26,463,343▼3.8% | $362,162,385▲13.2% | $366,864,670▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $31,092,931▲21.7% | $27,514,946▲20.0% | $319,869,319▲1.9% | $324,621,389▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $25,558,987▲18.6% | $22,927,668▼25.3% | $313,792,169▲11.6% | $318,857,867▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $21,559,459▼19.8% | $30,708,995▲31.1% | $281,131,273▼1.1% | $286,124,849▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $26,873,307▼53.3% | $23,419,997▲7.4% | $284,361,178▼11.0% | $289,615,891▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $57,518,720▼10.0% | $21,811,791▼19.3% | $319,481,058▲6.7% | $325,311,760▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $63,911,333 | $27,031,444▲28.9% | $299,476,166▲30.3% | $306,496,371▲30.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $20,969,883▲25.1% | $229,754,008▲17.7% | $235,252,760▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $16,758,015▲16.0% | $195,197,796▲8.0% | $202,105,257▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $14,440,552 | $180,722,615 | $188,592,293 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Adkison | Sr. Vp & Chief Development Officer | 4 | — |
| Christina Allert | Assistant Secretary | 4 | — |
| Dr Albert Reyes | President & Ceo | 4 | — |
| Dr Debbie Potter | Board Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Walid Saade | Board Trustee | 1 | — |
| James Westbrooks | Board Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey Gentry | Svp/cfo Thru 7/24; Evp/coo At 8/24 | 7 | — |
| Kayla Coleman | Assistant Secretary | 4 | — |
| Lisa Eady | Board Trustee/vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Paula Sullivan | Board Trustee | 1 | — |
| Priscilla Reimer | Sr. Vp & General Counsel & Secretary | 4 | — |
| Richard Munoz | Assistant Secretary | 4 | — |
| Scott Collins | Sr. Vp Communications | 4 | — |
| Tim Lancaster | Board Trustee/chair | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2015)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| The Pursuant Group | Fundraising Cnslting | $304,307 |
Grants received · $683K total
38 grants to Buckner Foundation totaling $683K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2024 | $36,389 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2021 | $50,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2021 | $10,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $18,500 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Religious | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $22,600 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $22,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Religious institutions | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $22,700 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2018 | $16,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2018 | $9,250 |
Grants made · $57.2M in FY2024
8 grants totaling $57.2M in FY2024. All grants made by Buckner Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buckner International | General support | $24,629,187 |
| Buckner Retirement Services Inc | General support | $10,465,046 |
| Buckner Children and Family Services Inc | General support | $10,341,292 |
| Buckner Senior Living Inc | General support | $7,511,252 |
| Tarrant County Senior Living Center Inc | General support | $3,175,000 |
| Impact Investing Charitable Foundation Inc | General support | $900,000 |
| Rio Grande Childrens Home Inc | General support | $160,483 |
| Baptist Memorials Ministries | General support | $43,355 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Buckner Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Buckner Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-2125945, based in Dallas, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Buckner Foundation's EIN?
- Buckner Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-2125945.
- How much revenue does Buckner Foundation report?
- Buckner Foundation reported $56,108,398 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Buckner Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Buckner Foundation spends about 100% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Buckner Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Buckner Foundation A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Buckner Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Buckner Foundation's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Arnold Adkison (Sr. Vp & Chief Development Officer).
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Data for Buckner Foundation (EIN 75-2125945) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.