Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation
Private foundation · Philadelphia, PA · EIN 23-6257115 · reported 2023–2025
89grants reported
$20Kmedian award
$10Klower quartile
$1,447smallest grant
$2.3Mtotal paid
3states reached
3years giving
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Where to write
Co N Doolittle 30 S 17TH St 820
Philadelphia, PA 19103-0000
Address as registered with the IRS. Most foundations this size have no website and no application form, which is not a dead end: a short letter to this address is the whole process, and almost nobody sends one.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Picture Philadelphia SUPPORT LITERACY AS A SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUE. | Philadelphia, PA | $100,000 |
| Collective Climb TO EMPOWER BIPOC TEENAGERS AND YOUNG ADULTS IN WEST PHILADELPHIA | Philadelphia, PA | $100,000 |
| Project Home TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY IN PHILADELPHIA | Philadelphia, PA | $100,000 |
| Reading Allowed TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED, STRUCTURED LITERACY TUTORING TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS | Philadelphia, PA | $100,000 |
| St James School TO EDUCATE TRADITIONALLY UNDERRESOURCED STUDENTS | Philadelphia, PA | $100,000 |
| A Book A Day ENGAGE THE ARTS TO EXPAND LITERACY. | Philadelphia, PA | $100,000 |
| Big Picture Philadelphia SUPPORT TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERSERVED HS YOUTH. | Philadelphia, PA | $100,000 |
| Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout CREATE SAFE HANGOUT SPACES FOR TEENS IN SW PHILADELPHIA. | Philadelphia, PA | $100,000 |
| Inn Dwelling Inc BUILD PERMANENT FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. | Philadelphia, PA | $75,000 |
| Inn Dwelling Inc SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMART UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN. | Philadelphia, PA | $75,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University TO SERVICE SOCIETY THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARDS PEOPLE'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING | Philadelphia, PA | $60,000 |
| Youth Mentorship and Partnership TO HELP KIDS SUCCEED IN LIFE THROUGH MENTORING AND INTENSE PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS | Exton, PA | $50,000 |
| Heights Philadelphia HELP CREATE PATHWAYS TO EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS. | Philadelphia, PA | $50,000 |
| Feast of Justice ALLEVIATE HUNGER, ENHANCE LITERACY, AND PROVIDE LIFE SKILLS TO NEEDY INDIVIDUALS. | Philadelphia, PA | $35,000 |
| Holy Child Academy CREATE SAFE HANGOUT SPACES FOR TEENS IN SW PHILADELPHIA. | Philadelphia, PA | $30,000 |
| Tree House Books FOR EVERY CHILD IN PHILADELPHIA TO HAVE ACCESS TO BOOKS AND EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS | Philadelphia, PA | $30,000 |
| Brighter Horizon Foundation FUND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE-PURSUING HS STUDENTS. | Philadelphia, PA | $30,000 |
| Connectedly SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR OLDER WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES. | Philadelphia, PA | $30,000 |
| Jubilee School TO SUPPORT EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING AT-RISK CHILDREN IN LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS IN PHILADELPHIA. | Philadelphia, PA | $28,940 |
| Ccsa Foundation HELP PROVIDE FREE, HIGH-QUALITY HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED WORKING PEOPLE IN CHESTER COUNTY. | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 |
| Gateway Horseworks HELP KIDS SUCCEED IN LIFE THROUGH MENTORING, INTENSE PHYSICAL FITNESS, AND SPORTS. | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 |
| Leveling the Playing Field TO SERVICE SOCIETY THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARDS PEOPLE'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 |
| Need in Deed WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE PEOPLE WE SERVE TO PROVIDE CREATIVE EDUCATION, HEALTHY FOOD, AND EMPLO | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 |
| Northern Children's Services EQUIP YOUTH AND FAMILIES WITH THE TOOLS NECESSARY FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 |
| Providence Center SUPPORT EXPERIENCED-BASED CURRICULUM WHICH CREATIVELY INTEGRATES RUNNING. | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 |
| St James School TRANSFORM YOUNG PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH LONG DISTANCE RUNNING AND MENTORSHIP. | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 |
| The Monkey & the Elephant ALLEVIATE HUNGER, ENHANCE LITERACY, AND PROVIDE LIFE SKILLS TO NEEDY INDIVIDUALS. | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 |
| Thorncroft Equestrian Center IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN SW PHILADELPHIA BY ADDRESSING SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND CULTURAL DECLINE. | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 |
| Well Rooted HELP BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY IN PHILADELPHIA. | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates MURAL ARTS AND EDUCATION IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 |
| Southwest Community Development Corporation TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA BY ADDRESSING SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND CULTURA | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 |
| The Education Culture Opportunity Foundation TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE PEOPLE WE SERVE TO PROVIDE CREATIVE EDUCATION, HEALTHY FOOD, AND EM | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 |
| Anti-Violence Partnership HELP PROVIDE INTERVENTION, PREVENTION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO END VIOLENCE. | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 |
| Chester Eastside SUPPORT PROGRAMS PROVIDING CHARITABLE FOOD, EDUCATION AND LITERACY. | Chester, PA | $25,000 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine HELP PROVIDE FREE, HIGH-QUALITY HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED WORKING PEOPLE IN CHESTER COUNTY. | West Chester, PA | $25,000 |
| Envision Success SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO HELP YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS SUCCEED. | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 |
| Family Promise of Philadelphia END FAMILY HOMELESSNESS. | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 |
| The Lighthouse SUPPORT POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF AT-RISK CHILDREN. | St Paul, MN | $25,000 |
| Centro Nueva Creation SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR OLDER WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 |
| Discover Pathways SUPPORT A COLLABORATION WHERE SCIENTISTS, TEACHERS, AND STUDENTS CAN JOIN FORCES TO ENGAGE IN RESEAR | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 |
| Fab Youth Philly HELP KIDS SUCCEED IN LIFE THROUGH MENTORING, INTENSE PHYSICAL FITNESS, AND SPORTS. | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 |
| Face to Face HELP KIDS SUCCEED IN LIFE THROUGH MENTORING, INTENSE PHYSICAL FITNESS, AND SPORTS. | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 |
| Women's Empowerment Series Inc TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED, STRUCTURED LITERACY TUTORING TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS, AND HELP KIDS SUCCEED I | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 |
| Adoption Center BUILD PERMANENT FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 |
| Girls on the Run Philadelphia SUPPORT EXPERIENCED-BASED CURRICULUM WHICH CREATIVELY INTEGRATES RUNNING. | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 |
| Mindfulness Through Movement Inc END FAMILY HOMELESSNESS. | Philadelphia, PA | $15,600 |
| Montgomery County Norristown Public Library SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO HELP YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS SUCCEED. | Philadelphia, PA | $15,500 |
| Camp Jamison SUPPORT PROGRAMS PROVIDING CHARITABLE FOOD, EDUCATION AND LITERACY. | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 |
| Camp Sojoumer EMPOWER BIPOC TEENAGERS AND YOUNG ADULTS IN WEST PHILADELPHIA. | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 |
| Casa of Philadelphia HELP KIDS SUCCEED IN LIFE THROUGH MENTORING, INTENSE PHYSICAL FITNESS, AND SPORTS. | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 |
| Historic Fair Hill HELP KIDS SUCCEED IN LIFE THROUGH MENTORING, INTENSE PHYSICAL FITNESS, AND SPORTS. | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 |
| Mom's House Inc of Greater Philadelphia SUPPORT POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF AT-RISK CHILDREN. | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 |
| Students Run Philly Stlyle HELP CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES FACING EMOTIONAL & BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 |
| The Niche Clinic TO EDUCATE TRADITIONALLY UNDER-RESOURCED STUDENTS. | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 |
| Bridge Academy and Community Center TO EQUIP YOUTH AND FAMILIES WITH THE TOOLS NECESSARY FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT | Coatesville, PA | $15,000 |
| Eclose Institute TO FORM A COLLABORATION WHERE SCIENTISTS, TEACHERS, AND STUDENTS CAN JOIN FORCES TO ENGAGE IN RESEAR | Wyncote, PA | $15,000 |
| Students Run Philly Style TO TRANSFORM YOUNG PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH LONG DISTANCE RUNNING AND MENTORSHIP | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 |
| Horizons at Springside SUPPORT TUITION FREE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM. | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 |
| Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Center PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING CRISIS. | Oxford, PA | $15,000 |
| Youth Empowerment Services SUPPORT TUITION FREE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM. | Philadelphia, PA | $12,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 89 reported grants.
Which foundations would fund your organization?
Tell us what you do, where you are and how big you are. We search 4,435,845 reported grants and hand back the foundations that already funded organizations like yours, at a size you can actually win.
Get your funder match — $29