Bur Oak Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bur Oak Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $739,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $175,000. 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$739,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was down from $749,483 the year before.
42% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $945,000 | 16 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $749,483 | 25 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $739,000 | 21 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Bur Oak 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 Bur Oak Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 8 | $315,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $175,000 |
| California | 6 | $147,500 |
| New York | 2 | $55,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| President & Fellows of Middlebury College | Seizing Opportunity Fund | $175,000 |
| Friends of Tracy Aviary 09-20-93 | The Nature Center | $120,000 |
| University of Utah | College of Law Great Salt Lake Project | $100,000 |
| Student Diplomacy Corps Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Sya Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Horse Nation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $37,500 |
| Huntington Beach Tree Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Wasatch Mountain Institute | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Great Basin Water Network Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Roots Charter High School | Student Service Fund | $25,000 |
| Great Plains Conservation Foundation | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| Wiseplace | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Ballet West | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Love My Neighbor Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Recovery Group | Therapy Sessions | $10,000 |
| Individual | therapy groups for people in need | $10,000 |
| Recovery Group | Good Time Golf | $10,000 |
| Andean Textile Arts Inc | The Centro de Textiles de Tradicionales del Cusco | $5,000 |
| Baja Love Outreach | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Glen Cove Boys and Girls Club at Lincoln House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- James C Dreyfous
- Brooke D Peel
Questions people ask
Does Bur Oak Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bur Oak Foundation give?
$739,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Bur Oak Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James C Dreyfous (Dir, Pres, Treas) and Brooke D Peel (Sec).
What does Bur Oak Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and animals.