The Buuck Family Foundation concentrates its giving on a small number of sizable general-support grants, with clear emphasis on affordable housing in the Twin Cities and reproductive health/rights organizations. Their funding is directed to repeat, high-dollar investments in trusted partners rather than many small, one-off awards. Grants are largely unrestricted (“general”) indicating a preference for flexible support to sustain core operations and program delivery.
Concentrated, high-value grants to a few repeat grantees; multiple large payments to the same organizations rather than dispersed small grants or many new recipients.
Buuck Family Foundation’s recent giving is marked by repeated $250,000 general-support grants to Habitat for Humanity - Twin Cities across 2023, 2024, and 2025. That pattern points to a funder that backs a small set of established partners with flexible dollars rather than spreading support across many one-time awards. The foundation’s portfolio includes affordable housing, reproductive health, and selected community service organizations, with general operating support appearing frequently in the recent grants list. Within housing, the foundation has sustained a three-year relationship with Habitat for Humanity - Twin Cities, including awards in Minneapolis and St Paul. On the health side, it has also made six-figure general grants to Planned Parenthood and Planned Parenthood Foundation, indicating ongoing support for reproductive health clinical and advocacy work. Other recipients show a broader service orientation: Neighborhood House, Bridging Inc, Appetite for Change, and La Family Housing have each appeared more than once, suggesting repeat funding for organizations with established local roles. The foundation’s grant sizes cluster in the tens of thousands and low hundreds of thousands, with many awards labeled GENERAL.
Affordable housing is a central theme. The foundation gave $250,000 to Habitat for Humanity - Twin Cities in 2025 for general support, after similarly sized awards in 2024 and 2023, and also granted $25,000 to Habitat for Humanity - Mn in 2024. Reproductive health is another clear area of support. It awarded $100,000 to Planned Parenthood in Minneapolis in 2023 and 2024, then $100,000 to Planned Parenthood Foundation in Washington, DC in 2025, all as general grants. The foundation also funds community-based service providers. It gave $75,000 to Neighborhood House in St Paul in both 2024 and 2025, $50,000 to Appetite for Change in Minneapolis in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and $30,000 to Bridging Inc in Bloomington in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Typical grants fall in a tight range: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $20,000, and the 75th percentile is $28,875. The recent record shows a much larger set of repeated awards at the high end, including multiple $50,000, $75,000, $100,000, and $250,000 grants. Recurrence is a defining feature: several recipients appear in multiple years, including Habitat for Humanity - Twin Cities, Planned Parenthood, Neighborhood House, Appetite for Change, Bridging Inc, La Family Housing, and Mount Tamalpais College. The pattern is concentrated and flexible, with many awards designated GENERAL, consistent with unrestricted operating support rather than project-only funding.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $29K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$29K
About 1% of grants go to recipients in MN.
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Notable grantees: Habitat for Humanity – Twin Cities, Planned Parenthood (national/affiliate entities), Planned Parenthood Foundation
Grantmaking is national, but it is heavily concentrated in Minnesota. The state appears most often in the recipient list, and recent awards reach Minneapolis, St Paul, Bloomington, and St Louis Park. Outside Minnesota, the foundation has also funded organizations in San Jose, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, San Quentin, San Francisco, Boston, Silver Spring, and Washington, DC. Nearly all recent grants go to US recipients, with the country distribution showing 98 grants in the US.
The recent grants show support for affordable housing providers, reproductive health organizations, and community service nonprofits. Examples include Habitat for Humanity - Twin Cities, Planned Parenthood, Neighborhood House, Bridging Inc, Appetite for Change, and La Family Housing, with many awards labeled GENERAL.
Yes. Several organizations appear in multiple years, including Habitat for Humanity - Twin Cities in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Planned Parenthood in 2023 and 2024; Neighborhood House in 2024 and 2025; and Appetite for Change and Bridging Inc across three years.
The grant-size distribution centers on mid-sized awards. The 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $20,000, and the 75th percentile is $28,875. Recent grants also include larger awards of $50,000, $75,000, $100,000, and $250,000.
Minnesota is the top state by grant count. Recent recipient cities there include Minneapolis, St Paul, Bloomington, and St Louis Park, which aligns with the foundation’s repeated support for Twin Cities-area organizations.
Most of the recent grants are labeled GENERAL, indicating flexible support. That appears across awards to Habitat for Humanity - Twin Cities, Planned Parenthood, Neighborhood House, Bridging Inc, La Family Housing, and others.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - TWIN CITIES | ST PAUL, MN | $250,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE (WELLSTONE) | ST PAUL, MN | $75,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| GROVES LEARNING ORGANIZATION | ST LOUIS PARK, MN | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| APPETITE FOR CHANGE | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| LA FAMILY HOUSING | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| MOUNT TAMALPAIS COLLEGE | SAN QUENTIN, CA | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| BRIDGING INC | BLOOMINGTON, MN | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| SMALL PRESS TRAFFIC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - MN | ST PAUL, MN | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ST PAUL FOUNDATION SHARING FUND | ST PAUL, MN | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| REMOTE AREA MEDICAL | ROCKFORD, TN | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| COALITION ON HOMELESSNESS CA | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY OF MN | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| BLACK MEN TEACH | HOPKINS, MN | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND MN | ST PAUL, MN | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| GREATER RIVER GREENING | ST PUAL, MN | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| LOAVES AND FISHES | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| URBAN HOMEWORKS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ALLIANCE HOUSING INC | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| COOKIE CART | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| GREATER MINNESOTA HOUSING FUND | ST PAUL, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| PEOPLE SERVING PEOPLE | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| WORLD WILDLIFE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CENTRO | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| SALVATION ARMY TWIN CITIES | ROSEVILLE, MN | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CORNERSTONE | BLOOMINGTON, MN | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY GENERAL | ARLINGTON, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - TWIN CITIES | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $250,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $100,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE | ST PAUL, MN | $75,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| APPETITE FOR CHANGE | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| LA FAMILY HOUSING | NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| MOUNT TAMALPAIS COLLEGE | SAN QUENTIN, CA | $30,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| BRIDGING INC | BLOOMINGTON, MN | $30,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - MN | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| COALITION ON HOMELESSNESS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | HONOLULU, HI | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| REMOTE AREA MEDICAL FOUNDATION | KNOXVILLE, TN | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| ST PAUL FOUNDATION | ST PAUL, MN | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| SMALL PRESS TRAFFIC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND | ST PAUL, MN | $20,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $20,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY MINNESOTA CHAPTER | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $20,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| BLACK MEN TEACH | HOPKINS, MN | $20,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| GREAT RIVER GREENING | ST PAUL, MN | $20,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| LOAVES AND FISHES | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $20,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| GREATER MINNESOTA HOUSING FUND | ST PAUL, MN | $15,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
PLANNED PARENTHOOD FOUNDATION
$100,000GENERAL
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE (WELLSTONE)
$75,000GENERAL
GENERAL
MOUNT TAMALPAIS COLLEGE
$30,000GENERAL
SMALL PRESS TRAFFIC
$25,000GENERAL
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - MN
$25,000GENERAL
ST PAUL FOUNDATION SHARING FUND
$25,000GENERAL
COALITION ON HOMELESSNESS CA
$25,000GENERAL
NATURE CONSERVANCY OF MN
$20,000GENERAL
SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND MN
$20,000GENERAL
GREATER RIVER GREENING
$20,000GENERAL
LOAVES AND FISHES
$20,000GENERAL
ALLIANCE HOUSING INC
$15,000GENERAL
SALVATION ARMY TWIN CITIES
$10,000GENERAL
MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM
$10,000GENERAL
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
$10,000GENERAL
NATURE CONSERVANCY GENERAL
$10,000GENERAL
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - TWIN CITIES
$250,000GENERAL
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
$100,000GENERAL
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - MN
$25,000GENERAL
ST PAUL FOUNDATION
$25,000GENERAL
SMALL PRESS TRAFFIC
$25,000GENERAL
NATURE CONSERVANCY MINNESOTA CHAPTER
$20,000GENERAL