Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation
98% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1980, with $57,449,073 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 98% of spending to programs.
Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166 EIN 94-6485668 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2023)
$57.4M
▼ 7.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$75.8M
Net assets
$1.0B
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating98% to programs
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 Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation: 98% to programs earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating166 mo reserves · -32% 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 Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation: 166 mo reserves · -32% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Governance25% of the rating3 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 Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation: 3 of 6 checks met earns a C+ 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 Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Grant making to non-profit charitable, religious or educational orgs. in marin county, ca.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Subcategory
- Philanthropy Programs
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $62.4M (FY2013) to $57.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $38.2MNet assets $1.0B
Operating margin
-31.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1B
Total liabilities
$38.2M
Net assets
$1.0B
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
2
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $57,449,073▼7.6% | $75,754,621▲37.1% | $1,045,184,542▲0.5% | $1,083,408,528▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $62,145,543▲11.5% | $55,257,405▲24.2% | $1,040,046,057▲1.5% | $1,056,902,471▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $55,717,446▲12.5% | $44,490,973▼20.6% | $1,024,597,186▼9.8% | $1,041,465,445▼10.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $49,528,085▼11.7% | $56,067,444▲15.1% | $1,135,456,188▲27.4% | $1,159,755,958▲27.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $56,088,299▲4.8% | $48,717,138▲33.2% | $891,517,508▼3.8% | $913,347,774▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $53,504,592▼7.4% | $36,565,064▼27.3% | $926,796,110▲1.1% | $959,513,373▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $57,779,612▲24.5% | $50,268,681▼0.4% | $917,102,683▲2.5% | $949,964,754▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $46,400,096▲11.0% | $50,454,040▲26.2% | $895,083,301▲7.9% | $920,567,533▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $41,790,363▼38.7% | $39,994,479▲6.9% | $829,277,508▼7.1% | $844,549,167▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $68,178,564▲9.2% | $37,406,039▼3.3% | $892,682,602▼1.2% | $911,915,126▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $62,438,566 | $38,679,444 | $903,294,655 | $915,584,314 | 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 (FY2023)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marin Community Foundation | Distribution Trustee | 10 | — |
| Wells Fargo Bank Na | Investment Trustee | 10 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Verus Advisory | Consulting | $300,000 |
| Armanino LLP | Accounting | $234,925 |
Grants made · $30.9M in FY2023
100 grants totaling $30.9M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marin Community Foundation | Various program related support for marin | $6,079,054 |
| 10000 Degrees | Support college access and success | $1,800,000 |
| Midpen Housing Corporation | Support the acquisition and preservation of an 80-unit affordable housing rental property in fairfax | $1,600,000 |
| Marin Child Care Council | Support access to quality child care and healthy eating active living | $1,570,000 |
| Canal Alliance | Various program related support for marin | $1,543,000 |
| Homeward Bound of Marin | Support creating workforce housing and ending veteran homelessness in marin and provide basic needs and support to marin residents | $1,297,000 |
| Bolinas Community Land Trust Inc | Support the development of nine units of affordable housing in downtown bolinas and creation of an emergency rv park to accommodate the residents of tacherra ranch | $1,022,500 |
| Fairfax-san Anselmo Childrens Center | Support the purchase of the fairfax-san anselmo children center | $1,000,000 |
| Marin County Office of Education | Support coordination of teaching in and through the arts initiative and support the early school success initiative | $893,000 |
| Bridge Housing Corporation | Support the purchase and preservation of two affordable housing apartments in terra linda | $750,000 |
| The Multicultural Center of Marin Inc | Basic needs and support to marin residents and support the inaugural year of the lifting up leaders initiative | $735,550 |
| Vivalon | Provide basic needs and support to marin residents | $657,500 |
| Center For Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin | Support the operating budget for fy 23 and strenthen inter-organizational disaster response and recovery, and to support strategic planning for the voad | $561,000 |
| North Marin Community Services | Basic needs and support to marin residents | $515,000 |
| Marin Foster Care Association | Support affordable housing for transition-age youth | $500,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-6485668, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation's EIN?
- Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-6485668.
- How much revenue does Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation report?
- Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation reported $57,449,073 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation spends about 98% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Marin Community Foundation (Distribution Trustee).
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Data for Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation (EIN 94-6485668) 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.