McBurney Foundation
Preselected recipients only
McBurney Foundation is a private foundation in Ross, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $255,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$255,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $215,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $205,000 | 21 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $215,000 | 25 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $255,000 | 27 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
McBurney Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What McBurney Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 22 | $206,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood High School Foundation | Arts, athletics, education | $30,000 |
| Headlands Center for the Arts | Arts education | $25,000 |
| The Branson School | Educational programs | $25,000 |
| Sf-Marin Food Bank | Food for the hungry | $20,000 |
| La Biblioteca Publica de San Miguel de Allende | Art room, supplies, classes | $15,000 |
| Bolinas Museum | Maintenance, expenses | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Thrid world farming education and health | $10,000 |
| Hope and Healing Foundation | Suicide prevention & mental health wellness | $10,000 |
| Atlana Volunteer Lawyers Foundation | Free legal services | $10,000 |
| Play Marin | Educational programs | $10,000 |
| Bolinas Fire House Park | Maintenance and expenses | $10,000 |
| Salesian College Preparatory | Scholarships, financial aid | $8,000 |
| 10000 Degrees | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Belvedere Cove Foundation | Scholarships, education, supplies | $5,000 |
| Bolinas Community Center | Expenses, food, stewardship, supplies | $5,000 |
| Call of the Sea Matthew Turner Project | Scholarships,seminars, maintenance | $5,000 |
| Extrafoodorg | Food & expenses | $5,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | Maintenance, expenses | $5,000 |
| Marin Foster Care | Childrens foster care resources | $5,000 |
| One Tam | Education, stewardship | $5,000 |
| Project Avary | Mentoring, scholarships, financial aid | $5,000 |
| Wildcare | Educational programs | $5,000 |
| Dress for Success | Womans resource and support | $5,000 |
| Vivalon | Food, transportation, expenses for elderly | $5,000 |
| Bolinas Community Land Trust | Program support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Bird Life | Childrens physical and mental health | $4,000 |
| San Francisco University High School Annual Fund | Scholarships, financial aid | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Starrs Arnot
- Linda McBurney
Questions people ask
Does McBurney Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McBurney Foundation give?
$255,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs McBurney Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Starrs Arnot (President) and Linda McBurney (Vice President/ Treasurer).
What does McBurney Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and food and hunger.