Our Pillar Grant Program
Doing the right thing for our community… together.
At Buckingham Strategic Wealth, we define success as our ability to have a positive impact on the lives of our clients, our associates and the communities where we do business. That includes our multifaceted approach to philanthropic giving. We contribute to causes our associates are passionate about, support events that recognize the hard work of our clients, and sponsor the Buckingham Pillar Grant Program.
The Buckingham Pillar Grant Program was created to provide financial assistance to nonprofit organizations. It’s designed to benefit specific programs and projects that address a demonstrated need. We’re looking for substantial, quality evidence and a well-considered, well-written plan: the very foundation of our firm.
Buckingham Pillar Grants will be awarded to projects and programs geared toward achieving a meaningful and measurable impact, reflecting the spirit of “doing the right thing” for stakeholders and the community.
2020 Pillar Grant Application
The submission period for the 2020 Pillar Grant cycle will begin in the summer of 2020, when the new area of interest is announced, and the application becomes available. Please check back then for more information.
In 2020, five to seven Pillar Grants of up to $10,000 each will be awarded to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations headquartered in the greater metropolitan areas of cities where Buckingham maintains an office. Eligible organizations must be seeking funding for a specific program or project that addresses a demonstrated need and that is supported by substantial evidence and guided by a written plan. Organizations must also demonstrate how they carry out their own mission by “doing the right thing.” For more information about these general requirements, click here. Pillar Grants will not be made to capital campaigns or requests solely for general operating support.
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2019 Pillar Grant Recipients
In 2019, Buckingham provided grants to seven organizations and programs whose primary objective is to create a safer, inclusive and more respectful community by working to reduce or eliminate racism and promote equality. We were proud to recognize the following organizations and programs as 2019 Pillar Grant recipients:
Washington University in St. Louis, Advancing Racial Equity in the Brown School of Social Work
Before Ferguson Beyond Ferguson
City Garden Montessori School, Regional Equity Leadership Program
Center for Creative Arts (COCA), COCAbiz’s Acting with Awareness
Multicultural Alliance, Table Talk on Race
Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, Tidewater Prejudice Awareness Summit
2018 Pillar Grant Recipients
Last year Buckingham provided grants to seven organizations focused in the area of early childhood education. We were proud to recognize the following organizations as the 2018 Pillar Grant recipients:
Central Institute for the Deaf
Community Partnership for Child Development
SouthSide Early Childhood Center
2017 Pillar Grant Recipients
In 2017, Buckingham provided grants to eight organizations focused on People in Sudden Crisis and Community Green Spaces. We were proud to recognize the following organizations as the 2017 Pillar Grant recipients:
LCMS National Housing Support Corporation
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) St. Louis
West Houston Assistance Ministries
2016 Pillar Grant Recipients
In 2016, Buckingham provided grants to eight organizations focused on Community Development Through Entrepreneurship and Wellness. We were excited to recognize the following organizations as the 2016 Pillar Grant recipients:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri
Colorado Neurological Institute
2015 Pillar Grant Recipients
In 2015, we granted $50,000 to organizations focused on Children & Youth and Education. We’re thrilled to recognize the following organizations as the 2015 Pillar Grant Recipients:
CHADS Coalition for Mental Health
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity
St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association