Felburn Foundation
Accepts applications
Felburn Foundation is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 59 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.1 million
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$44.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.2 million the year before.
33% 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 | $2.2 million | 54 | $42.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 59 | $44.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Guy Marwick Executive Director 1515 Silver Springs Boulevard Suite, 102, Ocala, FL 34470-6814 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (352) 368-6686 |
| What to submit | In writing, with descriptions of the applicant and of the purpose or project for which the request is being made, a copy of the applicant's 501(c)(3) letter, and a statement (in a form provided by the foundation) that grant funds will be used exclusively for tax permissible charitable purposes. |
What Felburn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 39 | $1.2 million |
| Washington | 1 | $300,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $170,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $75,000 |
| New York | 2 | $70,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $39,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $30,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $25,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Land Trust | Annual operational support and capital campaign | $300,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Gregorie neck project/sc revolving land fund | $150,000 |
| Conservation Florida Inc | Operational support | $100,000 |
| North Florida Land Trust | Capacity staff support growth | $100,000 |
| Shepherd Center Foundation Inc | Recreation therapy program | $100,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | Black river willie tract protection | $100,000 |
| Howard T Odum Florida Springs Institute Inc | Fl springs welcome center campaign | $75,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation Inc | Preparator and fieldwork personnel salaries for montbrook fossil site | $60,000 |
| University of North Florida Environmental Center | Environmental leadership program | $60,000 |
| Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens | Conservation education center | $50,000 |
| Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary (Ears) | New storage freezer | $50,000 |
| Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation | Mind the gaps workshops | $50,000 |
| Horse Protection Association of Florida (Hpaf) | Operational support | $50,000 |
| International Crane Foundation Inc | Whooping crane protection | $50,000 |
| Panthera Corp | Tiger protection in malaysias taman negara landscape | $50,000 |
| Wild Landscapes | Rhino habitat restoration | $50,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation Inc | Saving freshwater mollusks of florida assessment | $35,000 |
| Clearwater Marine Aquarium Inc | Maintenance and manatee conservation programs | $30,000 |
| Turtle Survival Alliance Foundation | Turtle survival center facilities updates and animal care | $29,000 |
| Coastal Plains Institute Inc | Striped newt repatriation and education initiative | $25,000 |
| Endangered Species Protection Agency USA Foundation | Project alpha: ranger mentoring | $25,000 |
| Forest Animal Rescue | Program expansion | $25,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | Owl aviary and clinical support | $25,000 |
| One Tree Planted Inc | Southeast us 2024 natural disaster recovery | $25,000 |
| St Johns Riverkeeper | Save our rivers grasses expedition | $25,000 |
| Winyah Rivers Foundation Inc | Water quality monitoring and conservation programs | $25,000 |
| American Association of Zoo Veterinarians | Wild animal health fund | $20,000 |
| Florida State Parks Foundation Inc | Coral & seagrass restoration & protection vessel & buoys | $20,000 |
| Inside Climate News | Florida bureau reporters salary and coverage expansion | $20,000 |
| Public Education Foundation of Marion County Inc | New museum truck acquisition | $20,000 |
| Putnam Land Conservancy Inc | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Critical gap protection for jaguars and giant anteaters in argentina | $20,000 |
| Save the Chimps | Nutritional and veterinary services | $20,000 |
| Wild Earth Allies Inc | Native tree restoration expansion in delaware | $20,000 |
| Public Education Foundation of Marion County Inc | Big springs STEM fair | $19,500 |
| American Chestnut Foundation | Meadowview research farms internship program | $15,000 |
| Flamingo Gardens Inc | Care and feeding of rescued animals | $15,000 |
| Ideas for US | Operational support for c-level team | $15,000 |
| Lanier Library Association | Library's endowment fund | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Larry J White
- B Kemp Floyd Jr
- Guy B Marwick
Questions people ask
Does Felburn Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Felburn Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Felburn Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Larry J White (Director, President, Chairman), B Kemp Floyd Jr (Director, Vice President) and Guy B Marwick (Secretary, Treasurer, Exec Dir).
What does Felburn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and animals.