Reid Burns Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Reid Burns Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $166,600 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$166,600
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $108,800 the year before.
31% 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 | $139,700 | 36 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $108,800 | 28 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $166,600 | 38 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Reid Burns 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 Reid Burns Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 10 | $50,900 |
| California | 10 | $39,000 |
| Texas | 5 | $27,700 |
| New York | 5 | $16,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $8,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $7,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Seed Madagascar Project Oratsimba | $15,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation International | Funds for Singkil peat project | $15,000 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Seed Madagascar | for Big Give Agroforestry project and IT infrastructure at the research facility at St Luce | $10,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Seed Madagascar: Research kitchen and Starlink project | $6,500 |
| Panthera Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| The Malala Fund | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Seed Madagascar Agroforestry management project | $5,400 |
| MGVP Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Pediatric Cancer Foundation Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Sea Turtle Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation International | Orangutan ambulance rescue fund | $4,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | Orangutan ambulance rescue fund | $4,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Associati | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Inc | Future for the wildlife fund | $3,000 |
| Fauna & Flora International USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Marine Mammal Center | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| National Pediatric Cancer Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Save the Rhino International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Genesis Foundation for Children Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation International | Orangutan Caring scholarship fund | $3,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | sea otter fund | $3,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | to support Mar Alliance partner | $3,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Humane World for Animals International | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| SPCA International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| United States Fund for UNICEF | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Baby Rhino Rescue | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Fieldhaven Feline Center | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue Inc | General & Unrestricted | $700 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Reid Burns
- Cristina F Crimaudo
Questions people ask
Does Reid Burns Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Reid Burns Foundation give?
$166,600 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Reid Burns Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christopher Reid Burns (Dir, Pres, Treas) and Cristina F Crimaudo (Dir, Sec).
What does Reid Burns Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and science and research.