David W Buck Family Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sparks, Maryland, registered in 2001, with $100,546 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2025)
$101K
▲ 4.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$125K
Net assets
$125K
Employees
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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 David W Buck Family Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 David W Buck Family Foundation Inc: 12 mo reserves · -24% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 David W Buck Family Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 David W Buck Family Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $12K (FY2013) to $101K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-24.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$125K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$125K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,546▲4.1% | $125,159▲2.7% | $125,004▼16.5% | $125,004▼16.5% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $96,588▲42.9% | $121,897▲15.6% | $149,617▼14.5% | $149,617▼14.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $67,582▲6.1% | $105,453▲3.0% | $174,926▼17.8% | $174,926▼17.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $63,700▼57.8% | $102,362▲2.9% | $212,797▼15.4% | $212,797▼15.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $150,965▲121% | $99,460▲20.6% | $251,459▲25.8% | $251,459▲25.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $68,352▼44.5% | $82,482▲12.4% | $199,954▼6.6% | $199,954▼6.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $123,123▲188% | $73,387▲8.4% | $214,084▲30.3% | $214,084▲30.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $42,724▼35.2% | $67,684▲13.2% | $164,348▼13.2% | $164,348▼13.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $65,886▲19.1% | $59,785▲32.5% | $189,308▲3.3% | $189,308▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $55,339▲1133% | $45,134▲15.6% | $183,207▲5.9% | $183,207▲5.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $4,488▼96.4% | $39,041▲7.2% | $173,002▼16.6% | $173,002▼16.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $123,409▲958% | $36,420▲1.9% | $207,555▲72.2% | $207,555▲72.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $11,668 | $35,733▼0.7% | $120,566▼16.6% | $120,566▼16.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $35,974▲1.3% | $144,631▼15.5% | $144,631▼15.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $35,498 | $171,205 | $171,205 | 990PF |
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Data for David W Buck Family Foundation Inc (EIN 52-2275104) 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.