The Buck Foundation
A family foundation with a commitment to peace, social justice and the prevention of climate catastrophe.
Over $8.3 million granted...
Since 1986 we have supported peace and social justice initiatives and in 2021 we added climate action to our mission.
"Those who drink the water must remember those who dug the well"
— David Buck's Favorite Chinese Proverb
Awarded Grants
Our climate action grant partners address climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and protect communities from harmful pollution. Examples of climate action funding include clean energy development, protecting disproportionately impacted communities, energy efficiency, community solar, climate advocacy, and supporting a clean energy workforce. Together, our grant partners help build a more sustainable, equitable, and climate-resilient future.
Our peace and social justice grant partners work across a range of issues, including immigrant rights, housing justice, worker ownership, food access, and community wellbeing. Through advocacy, direct services, and community organizing, they help create pathways to safe housing, educational and economic opportunity, and the resources people need to thrive.