Buckeye Partners Raises $1.7M for St. Jude in Inaugural Charity Event
Event summary
- Buckeye Partners raised $1.7M for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at its inaugural charity event in November 2025.
- The two-day event in San Antonio included a reception and golf tournament, attracting 200 guests and 130 golfers.
- Buckeye employees contributed nearly $100,000 through an internal fundraising campaign.
- The event was supported by over 67 sponsors, including Consolidated, F&T Industrial Services, and NGL Supply Co. Ltd.
The big picture
Buckeye Partners' $1.7M fundraising event for St. Jude underscores the growing trend of energy infrastructure firms engaging in high-profile corporate social responsibility initiatives. As Buckeye, a wholly-owned investment of the IFM Global Infrastructure Fund, continues to diversify its platform and offerings, such partnerships may enhance its brand and stakeholder relations. The event also highlights the strategic importance of employee and sponsor engagement in driving philanthropic efforts.
What we're watching
- Partnership Expansion
- Whether Buckeye will deepen its collaboration with St. Jude beyond this inaugural event.
- Employee Engagement
- The impact of internal fundraising campaigns on employee morale and retention.
- Sponsor Commitment
- The likelihood of continued or increased sponsorship from the 67 companies involved.