Bushong Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bushong Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $390,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $44,000. 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$390,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$44,000
- Assets$10.5 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $295,000 the year before.
48% 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 | $294,000 | 20 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $295,000 | 22 | $8.8 million |
| 2025 | $390,000 | 31 | $10.5 million |
How to apply
Bushong Family 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 Bushong Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 20 | $276,200 |
| New York | 1 | $44,000 |
| California | 1 | $13,300 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $9,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $6,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $44,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Colorado Horse Rescue Network | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Colorado Youth for A Change | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Totes of Hope program | $25,000 |
| Thrive Center | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Environmental Defense Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General & Unrestricted | $13,300 |
| Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network | General & Unrestricted | $13,300 |
| University of Denver | Korbel Asylum Project | $13,300 |
| Centennial School District No R-1 | Parent Teacher Organization | $13,050 |
| Fairview High School Parents Organization Inc | General & Unrestricted | $13,050 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | University of Colorado Department of English | $12,000 |
| 4 Paws 4 Life Rescue | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation | Excellence in Athletics Fund | $10,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Drifters Hearts of Hope Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Sound Horses Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Public Broadcasting of Colorado Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rezdawg Rescue Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Public Media Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Association on American Indian Affairs Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Special Olympics Colorado | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary A Colorado Non-Profit Co | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Black American West Museum & Heritage Center | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Dallas Street Dog Advocates | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Bushong-Weeks
Questions people ask
Does Bushong Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bushong Family Foundation give?
$390,000 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bushong Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah Bushong-Weeks (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does Bushong Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and youth programs.