Kookaburra Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kookaburra Foundation is a private foundation in Greenville, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $250,190 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,356. 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$250,190
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,356
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $189,400 the year before.
24% 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 | $184,662 | 26 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $189,400 | 27 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $250,190 | 29 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Kookaburra 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 Kookaburra Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $80,758 |
| Delaware | 7 | $51,902 |
| Florida | 7 | $34,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $20,265 |
| Virginia | 2 | $15,265 |
| Maryland | 2 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Horse Trials Foundation Inc | General operations | $50,356 |
| Lynx Education Foundation | General operations | $30,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | General operations | $25,402 |
| Ocean Academy | General operations | $25,402 |
| American Troubadour Project | General operations | $20,000 |
| Sweet Briar College | General operations | $10,265 |
| Willowdale Steeplechase | General operations | $10,265 |
| Christ Church Episcopal Preschool | General operations | $10,000 |
| Lee Lee Jones Patient Assistance Fund | General operations | $10,000 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Delaware Museum of Nature and Science | General operations | $5,000 |
| Du Pont Cemetery and Geneology | General operations | $5,000 |
| Friends of Mount Harmon | General operations | $5,000 |
| Hagley Museum and Library | General operations | $5,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Real Rider Cup Retired Race Horse Project | General operations | $5,000 |
| Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | General operations | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Antheneum | General operations | $3,000 |
| Nantucket Tipping Point | General operations | $2,000 |
| Barrier Island Parks Society | General operations | $1,000 |
| Boca Grande Historical Society | General operations | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General operations | $1,000 |
| Judicial Watch | General operations | $1,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| The Johann Fust Library Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetary | General operations | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | General operations | $1,000 |
| Hockessin Fire Company | General operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephanie Dupont Bredin Speakman
- Samuel Irenne Dupont Hyland
- Octavia B Jones
Questions people ask
Does Kookaburra Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kookaburra Foundation give?
$250,190 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Kookaburra Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephanie Dupont Bredin Speakman (Trustee), Samuel Irenne Dupont Hyland (Trustee) and Octavia B Jones (Trustee).
What does Kookaburra Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and environment and conservation.