Bear Gulch Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bear Gulch Foundation is a private foundation in Greenville, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $15,079 and the largest $175,458. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$15,079
- Largest grant$175,458
- Assets$27.2 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 45 | $22.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 47 | $25.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 50 | $27.2 million |
How to apply
Bear Gulch 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 Bear Gulch Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 29 | $545,084 |
| Michigan | 1 | $175,458 |
| Oregon | 8 | $139,657 |
| New York | 2 | $119,530 |
| Delaware | 1 | $100,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $64,296 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $39,530 |
| Washington | 1 | $15,079 |
| Maryland | 1 | $9,963 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Grief Network | General operations | $175,458 |
| Tower Hill School | General operations | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | General operations | $80,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | General operations | $65,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | General operations | $59,168 |
| Americares | General operations | $50,000 |
| Radical Monarchs | General operations | $40,000 |
| Brigid Alliance | General operations | $39,530 |
| Oregon Humane Society | General operations | $39,530 |
| Pathfinder International | General operations | $39,530 |
| The Lilth Fund | General operations | $39,530 |
| Friends of Huddart & Wunderlich Parks | General operations | $35,720 |
| Raices | General operations | $24,766 |
| Woodside-Area Horse Owners Association | General operations | $20,000 |
| I Need an A | General operations | $19,890 |
| Outside in | General operations | $19,890 |
| Petaluma River Park Foundation | General operations | $19,890 |
| Sempervirens Fund | General operations | $19,890 |
| Center for Investigative Reporting | General operations | $15,079 |
| Climate Solutions | General operations | $15,079 |
| Committee on the Shelterless | General operations | $15,079 |
| Coral Reef Alliance | General operations | $15,079 |
| Felton Institute | General operations | $15,079 |
| Friendly House | General operations | $15,079 |
| Green Foothills Foundation | General operations | $15,079 |
| Growing Gardens | General operations | $15,079 |
| Healing Together | General operations | $15,079 |
| Morrison Child & Family | General operations | $15,079 |
| Point Blue | General operations | $15,079 |
| Recovery Cafe | General operations | $15,079 |
| The Ceres Community Project | General operations | $15,079 |
| 3rd St Youth Center and Clinic | General operations | $15,000 |
| Beaverton Community Band | General operations | $15,000 |
| Climate Resilient Communities | General operations | $15,000 |
| Communities for A Better Environment | General operations | $15,000 |
| Urban Tilth | General operations | $15,000 |
| Verde | General operations | $15,000 |
| International Documentary Association | General operations | $10,000 |
| Malt (Marin Agricultural Land Trust) | General operations | $9,963 |
| National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy | General operations | $9,963 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert B Flint Jr
- Susan J Flint
- Alexis S Flint
- Katherine L Flint
- William G Roe
- Benjamin Kaplan
- Andrea Flint
Questions people ask
Does Bear Gulch Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bear Gulch Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $15,079.
Who runs Bear Gulch Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert B Flint Jr (Treasurer), Susan J Flint (Secretary), Alexis S Flint (Vice President) and Katherine L Flint (President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Bear Gulch Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, animals and international.