The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation AKA THE BURT'S BEES FOUNDATION
Preselected recipients only
The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation AKA THE BURT'S BEES FOUNDATION is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $502,000 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $12,750 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$502,000
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$12,750
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$174,637
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was down from $531,500 the year before.
31% of its 2024 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 | $531,500 | 33 | $162,244 |
| 2024 | $502,000 | 38 | $174,637 |
How to apply
The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation AKA THE BURT'S BEES 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 The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation AKA THE BURT'S BEES FOUNDATION funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 35 | $485,750 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $750 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Merrick Moore Community Development Corporation | Food Sovereignty - Samuel Green Sr. Community Garden | $30,000 |
| Urban Community Agri-Nomics | A Food Forest for All or Harmless Sustainability Phase II | $30,000 |
| El Futuro | Creciendo Juntos/Growing Together - Culturally-Affirming Green Space Access & Engagement for Durham's Latino Immigrant Community | $25,000 |
| Ellerbee Creek | Enacting Community Goals for Engagement & Urban Biodiversity in Lower Ellerbe Creek | $25,000 |
| North Carolina Central University Foundation Inc | North Carolina Central University Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development | $25,000 |
| North Carolina Wildlife Federation | Connecting youth to nature by restoring pollinator habitat at the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Durham | $25,000 |
| Durham Parks Foundation | W.D. Hill Garden | $22,000 |
| Rise Against Hunger | Culture Day Service Activity | $20,000 |
| Sankofa Saves | Sankofa Healthy Start | $20,000 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy Inc | Support for pollinator habitats at Brumley Preserve | $20,000 |
| Urban Sustainability Solutions Inc | Growing More Than Rain Gardens: Conservation Based Workforce Development for Underserved Students | $20,000 |
| Friends of the DPS Hub Farm LTD | Outdoor Engagement at the Hub Farm | $19,500 |
| Association for the Preservation of the Eno River | Implementation of the Eno River Association Strategic Conservation Plan | $15,000 |
| Durham Community Land Trustees Inc | Healing Hayti Branch (at Grant Street Park) | $15,000 |
| Eo Wilson Biodiversity Foundation | North Carolina Environmental Education Network | $15,000 |
| Extra Terrestrial Projects Inc | "How to" establish and steward climate-resilient gardens instructional videos | $15,000 |
| North Carolina Botanical Garden Foundation Inc | Restoration Plants for Piedmont Pollinators | $15,000 |
| North Carolina Museum of Life & Science | Outdoor Program Space Improvements | $14,500 |
| Keep Durham Beautiful Inc | Promoting Native Landscaping and Corridors for Durham and the Region | $13,000 |
| Durham County | Pollinator Habitat Enhancement, Preserve Improvements, and Education on Durham County's New Hope Creek Bottomlands Nature Preserve | $12,500 |
| Marbles Kids Museum | Marbles Central Courtyard Transformation | $12,000 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc | Culture Day Service Activity | $10,000 |
| Rural Advancement Foundation International-Usa | NC Seed Stewards | $10,000 |
| A Place at the Table | Meals for Families | $7,500 |
| Alliance Medical Ministry Inc | AMM Community Farm and Wellness Programs: Connecting marginalized communities with free fresh produce, education resources on nutrition, and access to green space | $7,500 |
| Communities in Partnership | Community Food Cooperative Fund | $7,500 |
| Farmer Foodshare Inc | Triangle Area Double Bucks Fund | $7,500 |
| Farmer Foodshare Inc | Farmer Foodshare Local Food Hub Expansion | $7,500 |
| Friends of the DPS Hub Farm LTD | Garden Learning for All | $7,500 |
| Inter-Faith Food Shuttle | Community Garden Expansion - Decreasing Hunger While Increasing Environmental Awareness | $7,500 |
| Reinvestment Partners | Food for the People | $7,500 |
| Southeastern Efforts Developing Sustainable Spaces | Community Raised Bed - Garden Expansion | $7,500 |
| Caring House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| North Carolina Wildlife Federation | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Dress for Success Triangle NC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Carolina Climbers Coalition | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| Southeastern Climbers Coalition Inc | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Paula Alexander
- Colleen Sullivan
Questions people ask
Does The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation AKA THE BURT'S BEES FOUNDATION accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation AKA THE BURT'S BEES FOUNDATION give?
$502,000 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $12,750.
Who runs The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation AKA THE BURT'S BEES FOUNDATION?
Its 2024 filing lists Paula Alexander (Dir, Pres) and Colleen Sullivan (Dir, Sec, Treas, VP).
What does The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation AKA THE BURT'S BEES FOUNDATION fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, food and hunger and education.