Buckner International
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Buckner International is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dallas, Texas, registered in 1937, with $47,328,821 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
12377 Merit Dr Ste 900, Dallas, TX, 75251 EIN 75-0891443 Since 1937
Revenue (FY2024)
$47.3M
▲ 26.8% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$37.5M
Net assets
$29.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Buckner International— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · +21% 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 International: 9 mo reserves · +21% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Buckner International— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 International: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 12377 Merit Dr Ste 900, Dallas, TX, 75251
- City
- Dallas
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Services for Specific Populations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $14.0M (FY2013) to $47.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $7.5MNet assets $29.0M
Operating margin
20.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$36.5M
Total liabilities
$7.5M
Net assets
$29.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,328,821▲26.8% | $37,547,260▲18.2% | $28,962,947▲49.6% | $36,510,674▲31.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $37,340,043▲26.8% | $31,771,084▲54.6% | $19,355,628▲150% | $27,719,450▲71.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $29,447,946▲35.2% | $20,556,009▲6.7% | $7,751,256▲229% | $16,163,186▲33.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $21,781,250▲18.4% | $19,264,759▲9.6% | $2,357,700▼22.2% | $12,129,357▲36.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $18,394,634▼24.0% | $17,569,452▼6.4% | $3,028,735▼42.9% | $8,898,606▼35.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $24,193,874▲27.5% | $18,763,402▲8.3% | $5,301,417▼31.3% | $13,778,599▲25.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $18,972,334▼8.3% | $17,323,331▼1.5% | $7,721,020▼18.2% | $11,004,846▼13.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $20,697,485▼3.3% | $17,583,369▼2.8% | $9,441,382▼13.5% | $12,740,919▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $21,397,671▲43.4% | $18,083,787▲34.0% | $10,909,495▼21.4% | $14,137,270▼15.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $14,923,919▲0.9% | $13,498,385▲5.2% | $13,875,647▲4.7% | $16,694,552▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $14,790,542▲5.5% | $12,834,663▲4.9% | $13,257,629▼95.7% | $16,230,284▼94.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $14,018,998 | $12,238,819▲1.9% | $311,063,284▲29.8% | $314,049,937▲26.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $12,005,851▲16.2% | $239,711,220▲17.1% | $247,636,855▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $10,328,421▲22.0% | $204,734,541▲7.1% | $207,510,427▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $8,468,389 | $191,204,040 | $194,045,303 | 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.
Grants received · $169.1M total
87 grants to Buckner International totaling $169.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckner Foundation | General support | 2024 | $24,629,187 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $24,149 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Family | 2024 | $11,120 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $9,500 |
| Buckner Foundation | General support | 2023 | $22,705,755 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $240,864 |
| World Vision | Development | 2023 | $148,270 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $89,180 |
| Christus Health | To empower single parents and their families achieve self-sufficiency by providing support services that help reduce family stress factors. | 2023 | $56,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $42,550 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2023 | $27,000 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $23,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $8,401 |
| Buckner Foundation | General support | 2022 | $20,905,905 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Buckner International a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Buckner International is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-0891443, based in Dallas, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Buckner International's EIN?
- Buckner International's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-0891443.
- How much revenue does Buckner International report?
- Buckner International reported $47,328,821 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Buckner International have?
- CharityIndex grades Buckner International B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Buckner International (EIN 75-0891443) 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.