Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation

What they fund

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

2 grants matching “underresourced” · $200,000

• $100,000

  St James School · Philadelphia, PA · 2023

  To educate traditionally underresourced students

• $100,000

  St James School · Philadelphia, PA · 2022

  To educate traditionally underresourced students

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

• St James School3 grants · $225,000
• Big Picture Philadelphia2 grants · $200,000
• Collective Climb2 grants · $200,000
• A Book a Day2 grants · $200,000
• Inn Dwelling2 grants · $150,000
• Gateway Horseworks2 grants · $125,000
• Thomas Jefferson University2 grants · $120,000
• Reading Allowed1 grant · $100,000
• Project Home1 grant · $100,000
• Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout1 grant · $100,000

Giving over time

Grant history

The 100 largest of 101 grants.

• $100,000

  Big Picture Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Support literacy as a social justice issue.

• $100,000

  A Book a Day · Philadelphia, PA · 2024

  Engage the arts to expand literacy.

• $100,000

  Big Picture Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA · 2024

  Support transformative educational experiences for underserved hs youth.

• $100,000

  Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout · Philadelphia, PA · 2024

  Create safe hangout spaces for teens in sw philadelphia.

• $100,000

  Collective Climb · Philadelphia, PA · 2023

  To empower bipoc teenagers and young adults in west philadelphia

• $100,000

  Project Home · Philadelphia, PA · 2023

  To break the cycle of homelessness and poverty in philadelphia

• $100,000

  Reading Allowed · Philadelphia, PA · 2023

  To provide specialized, structured literacy tutoring to children and adults

• $100,000

  St James School · Philadelphia, PA · 2023

  To educate traditionally underresourced students

• $100,000

  A Book a Day · Philadelphia, PA · 2022

  To engage the arts to expand literacy among children in underserved communities

• $100,000

  Collective Climb · Philadelphia, PA · 2022

  To empower bipoc teenagers and young adults in west philadelphia

• $100,000

  Gateway Horseworks · Malvern, PA · 2022

  To incorporate horses for mental health treatment

• $100,000

  St James School · Philadelphia, PA · 2022

  To educate traditionally underresourced students

• $75,000

  Inn Dwelling · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Build permanent families for children in foster care.

• $75,000

  Inn Dwelling · Philadelphia, PA · 2024

  Support educational opportunities for smart underprivileged children.

• $60,000

  Thomas Jefferson University · Philadelphia, PA · 2023

  To service society through contributions towards people's health and well-being

• $60,000

  Thomas Jefferson University · Philadelphia, PA · 2022

  To service society through contributions towards people's health and well-being

• $50,000

  Heights Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA · 2024

  Help create pathways to education and workforce for low-income students.

• $50,000

  Youth Mentorship and Partnership · Exton, PA · 2023

  To help kids succeed in life through mentoring and intense physical fitness and sports

• $50,000

  Thorncroft Therapeutic Riding · Malvern, PA · 2022

  To develop physical and emotional well-being of all people

• $35,000

  Feast of Justice · Philadelphia, PA · 2024

  Alleviate hunger, enhance literacy, and provide life skills to needy individuals.

• $30,000

  Holy Child Academy · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Create safe hangout spaces for teens in sw philadelphia.

• $30,000

  Brighter Horizon Foundation · Philadelphia, PA · 2024

  Fund scholarships for first generation college-pursuing hs students.

• $30,000

  Connectedly · Philadelphia, PA · 2024

  Support programs for older women and their families.

• $30,000

  Tree House Books · Philadelphia, PA · 2023

  For every child in philadelphia to have access to books and every opportunity to pursue their dreams

• $30,000

  Mercy Neighborhood Ministries · Philadelphia, PA · 2022

  To meet the needs of the underserved in the community

• $28,940

  Jubilee School · Philadelphia, PA · 2023

  To support educating and empowering at-risk children in low-income neighborhoods in philadelphia.

• $25,000

  Ccsa Foundation · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Help provide free, high-quality healthcare to uninsured working people in chester county.

• $25,000

  Gateway Horseworks · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports.

• $25,000

  Leveling the Playing Field · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  To service society through contributions towards people's health and well-being.

• $25,000

  Need in Deed · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Work collaboratively with the people we serve to provide creative education, healthy food, and employment opportunities.

• $25,000

  Northern Children'S Services · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Equip youth and families with the tools necessary for academic achievement.

• $25,000

  Providence Center · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Support experienced-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

• $25,000

  St James School · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Transform young people's lives through long distance running and mentorship.

• $25,000

  The Monkey & the Elephant · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Alleviate hunger, enhance literacy, and provide life skills to needy individuals.

• $25,000

  Thorncroft Equestrian Center · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Improve the quality of life in sw philadelphia by addressing social, economic, and cultural decline.

• $25,000

  Well Rooted · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Help break the cycle of homelessness and poverty in philadelphia.

• $25,000

  Anti-Violence Partnership · Philadelphia, PA · 2024

  Help provide intervention, prevention, and support services to end violence.

• $25,000

  Chester Eastside · Chester, PA · 2024

  Support programs providing charitable food, education and literacy.

• $25,000

  Community Volunteers in Medicine · West Chester, PA · 2024

  Help provide free, high-quality healthcare to uninsured working people in chester county.

• $25,000

  Envision Success · Philadelphia, PA · 2024

  Support programs to help youth and young adults succeed.

• $25,000

  Family Promise of Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA · 2024

  End family homelessness.

• $25,000

  The Lighthouse · St Paul, MN · 2024

  Support positive change in the lives of at-risk children.

• $25,000

  Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates · Philadelphia, PA · 2023

  Mural arts and education in the city of philadelphia

• $25,000

  Southwest Community Development Corporation · Philadelphia, PA · 2023

  To improve the quality of life in southwest philadelphia by addressing social, economic, and cultural decline

• $25,000

  The Education Culture Opportunity Foundation · Philadelphia, PA · 2023

  To work collaboratively with the people we serve to provide creative education, healthy food, and employment opportunities

• $25,000

  Chester Charter Scholars Academy · Chester, PA · 2022

  To have one hundred percent of ccsa students graduate and be prepared for college

• $25,000

  Mindfulness Through Movement · Wayne, PA · 2022

  To help students manage the stress of living in an urban setting

• $25,000

  Norris Square Community Alliance · Philadelphia, PA · 2022

  To empower noriss square residents to improve their lives

• $20,000

  Centro Nueva Creation · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Support programs for older women and their families, and to provide financial assistance for people experiencing crisis.

• $20,000

  Discover Pathways · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Support a collaboration where scientists, teachers, and students can join forces to engage in research.

• $20,000

  Fab Youth Philly · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports.

• $20,000

  Face To Face · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports.

• $20,000

  Women'S Empowerment Series · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  To provide specialized, structured literacy tutoring to children and adults, and help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports.

• $20,000

  Adoption Center · Philadelphia, PA · 2024

  Build permanent families for children in foster care.

• $20,000

  Girls On the Run Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA · 2024

  Support experienced-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

• $17,364

  Jubilee School · Philadelphia, PA · 2022

  To support educating and empowering at-risk children in low-income neighborhoods in philadelphia.

• $15,600

  Mindfulness Through Movement · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  End family homelessness.

• $15,500

  Montgomery County Norristown Public Library · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Support programs to help youth and young adults succeed.

• $15,000

  Camp Jamison · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Support programs providing charitable food, education and literacy.

• $15,000

  Camp Sojoumer · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Empower bipoc teenagers and young adults in west philadelphia.

• $15,000

  Casa of Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports.

• $15,000

  Historic Fair Hill · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports.

• $15,000

  Mom'S House Inc of Greater Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Support positive change in the lives of at-risk children.

• $15,000

  Students Run Philly Stlyle · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Help children, youth & families facing emotional & behavioral challenges.

• $15,000

  The Niche Clinic · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  To educate traditionally under-resourced students.

• $15,000

  Horizons at Springside · Philadelphia, PA · 2024

  Support tuition free summer camp program.

• $15,000

  Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Center · Oxford, PA · 2024

  Provide financial assistance for people experiencing crisis.

• $15,000

  Bridge Academy and Community Center · Coatesville, PA · 2023

  To equip youth and families with the tools necessary for academic achievement

• $15,000

  Eclose Institute · Wyncote, PA · 2023

  To form a collaboration where scientists, teachers, and students can join forces to engage in research

• $15,000

  Students Run Philly Style · Philadelphia, PA · 2023

  To transform young people's lives through long distance running and mentorship

• $12,000

  Youth Empowerment Services · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Support tuition free summer camp program.

• $10,000

  Book Trust · Denver, PA · 2025

  Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports.

• $10,000

  Bucks County Opportunity Council · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports.

• $10,000

  Cosmic Writers · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports.

• $10,000

  Joyful Readers · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Help every child in philadelphia have access to books and every opportunity to pursue their dreams.

• $10,000

  Peter'S Place · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Support advocates for victims of child abuse.

• $10,000

  Weavers Way Community Center · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Support experienced-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

• $10,000

  Achieve Now · Philadelphia, PA · 2024

  Support literacy as a social justice issue.

• $10,000

  Philadelphia Children'S Alliance · Philadelphia, PA · 2024

  Support healing and justice for sexually abused children in philadelphia.

• $10,000

  Playworks Education Energized · Oakland, CA · 2024

  Help improve the safety and well-being of all children by increasing physical fitness opportunities.

• $10,000

  Support Center for Child Advocates · Philadelphia, PA · 2024

  Support advocates for victims of child abuse.

• $10,000

  Jubilee School · Philadelphia, PA · 2023

  To support the jubilee voices publishing house

• $7,963

  Vanguard Charitable Fund · Warwick, RI · 2022

  To increase philanthropy and maximize its charitable impact over time

• $7,500

  Westside Community Center · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Help create pathways to education and workforce for low-income students.

• $7,500

  Gemma Services · Plymouth Mtng, PA · 2024

  Help children, youth & families facing emotional & behavioral challenges.

• $5,788

  Jubilee School · Philadelphia, PA · 2024

  Educate and empower at-risk children in low-income neighborhoods in philadelphia.

• $5,000

  Historic Stenton · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports.

• $5,000

  Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA · 2024

  Support academic enrichment for low-income students from philadelphia.

• $5,000

  Girls On the Run Southeastern Suburban Pa · Fort Washington, PA · 2024

  Support experienced-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

• $5,000

  Kamp for Kids · Feasterville, PA · 2024

  Support family camp for kids with autism.

• $1,447

  Jubilee School · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Support educational opportunities for smart underprivileged children.

• $1,447

  Jubilee School · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Help kids succeed in life through mentoring, intense physical fitness, and sports.

• $1,447

  Jubilee School · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Support academic enrichment for low-income students from philadelphia.

• $1,447

  Jubilee School · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Support transformative educational experiences for underserved hs youth.

• $1,447

  Jubilee School · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Fund scholarships for first generation college-pursuing hs students.

• $1,447

  Jubilee School · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Help improve the safety and well-being of all children by increasing physical fitness opportunities.

• $1,447

  Jubilee School · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Mural arts and education in the city of philadelphia.

• $1,447

  Jubilee School · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Support healing and justice for sexually abused children in philadelphia.

• $1,447

  Jubilee School · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  Support family camp for kids with autism.

• $1,447

  Jubilee School · Philadelphia, PA · 2025

  To support the jubilee voices publishing house.

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