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Nonprofit · EIN 20-2825177

BUCKINGHAM FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204

Financials

$5.7M$6.8M2023$5.6M$7.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BUCKINGHAM FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$5,600,901$7,252,628-$1,651,727$32,854,083$28,371,282$4,482,801
December 31, 2023990$5,665,324$6,766,241-$1,100,917$34,274,035$28,139,507$6,134,528
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$120,614
Program service revenue
$4,891,268
Investment income
$589,019
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$961,981
Other salaries and wages
$601,704
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$770,487
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$60,854
Accounting fees
$38,608
Travel
$3,018
Depreciation
$1,406,198
Program services (functional)
$6,951,418
Management and general (functional)
$301,210

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$34,274,035
Total assets, end of year
$32,854,083
Total liabilities, end of year
$28,371,282
Net assets, end of year
$4,482,801
Land, buildings and equipment
$20,324,710
Gross receipts
$5,600,901
Employees
1
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2006
State of legal domicile
IN

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRADLEY B CHAMBERSDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARK BERNSTEINDIRECTOR, TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0
MATT EHINGERDIRECTOR, SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0
CAROL CHAMBERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0
THERESA RHODESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ASHLEY PARKERDIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY
Highest-paid employee
40$123,494
KEITH VEALVP, BUCKINGHAM FOUNDATION
Highest-paid employee
40$122,072
BRADLEY B CHAMBERSDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARK BERNSTEINDIRECTOR, TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0
MATT EHINGERDIRECTOR, SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
941 N MERIDIAN ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204-1012
In care of
% BRADLEY B CHAMBERS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BRADLEY B CHAMBERS, 941 N MERIDIAN STREET, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
Signed the 990
MARK BERNSTEIN, AUTHORIZED BOARD MEMBER
Phone
(317) 974-1234
Return prepared by
KSM BUSINESS SERVICES INC

Mission

THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO SERVE A CRITICAL ROLE TO PROACTIVELY INITIATE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE AREAS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS AND CULTURE. THE FOUNDATION IS FOCUSED ON OPPORTUNITIES WHICH PROMOTE LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY, SUPPORT INNOVATION, AND LEVERAGE SIGNIFICANT IMPACT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • BRADFORD RUN PROVIDED 292 APARTMENT UNITS RANGING FROM 676 TO 1,480 SQUARE FEET FOR RENT TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN KOKOMO, IN. SECTION 8 VOUCHERS ARE ACCEPTED.
    Expenses $3,041,082 · revenue $3,194,761
  • SOMERSET APARTMENTS PROVIDED 121 APARTMENT UNITS WITH AN AVERAGE UNIT SIZE OF 1115 SQUARE FEET FOR RENT TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN MARION, INDIANA.
    Expenses $1,948,528 · revenue $1,009,649
  • BUCKINGHAM FOUNDATION MADE GRANTS TO 54 PUBLIC CHARITIES. PROMULGATED, SUPPORTED AND ENCOURAGED DEVELOPMENT, OPERATIONS AND SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROVISION OF SAFE, DECENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
    Expenses $962,160 · grants $961,981 · revenue $453,042
  • AUTUMN OAKS APARTMENTS PROVIDED 72 APARTMENT UNITS WITH AN AVERAGE UNIT SIZE OF 860 SQUARE FEET FOR RENT TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN NEW CASTLE, INDIANA.
    Expenses $995,242 · revenue $714,701
  • FOSTERS LANDING APARTMENTS WAS A PROPERTY OWNED BY THE FOUNDATION AND SOLD IN 2022. THE ENTITY STILL HOLDS A NOTE RECEIVABLE VIA SELLER FINANCING AND RECIEVES INTEREST INCOME ON THE THE NOTE.
    Expenses $4,406 · revenue $228,749

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-2825177
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2006
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$32,854,083
Income (IRS master file)
$5,600,901

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$5,600,901$7,252,628$32,854,083XML
990December 2023$5,665,324$6,766,241$34,274,035XML
990December 2022$9,070,003$5,197,133$35,371,283IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-2825177).

Questions about BUCKINGHAM FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of BUCKINGHAM FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BUCKINGHAM FOUNDATION INC is 20-2825177.
Is BUCKINGHAM FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
Are donations to BUCKINGHAM FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BUCKINGHAM FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BUCKINGHAM FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BUCKINGHAM FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BUCKINGHAM FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BRADLEY B CHAMBERS.
Who are the officers and directors of BUCKINGHAM FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BUCKINGHAM FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,600,901, expenses of $7,252,628 and total assets of $32,854,083 at year end.

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