Burpee Foundation
Accepts applications
Burpee Foundation is a private foundation in Lenox, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $997,547 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $275,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$997,547
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$8.5 million
- New grantees76%
Giving in 2024 was up from $301,800 the year before.
76% of its 2024 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 | $301,800 | 14 | $10.0 million |
| 2024 | $997,547 | 25 | $8.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Burpee Foundation PO Box 1763, Lenox, MA 01240 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 237-1000, info@theburpeefoundation.org |
| What to submit | New York/New Jersey area common application format to be found on the website of the foundation at: www.theburpeefoundation.org the grant applications are submitted online using this link https://theburpeefoundation.org/grant-application |
| Restrictions | None. But focus is on horticultural, environmental and educational.(primarily in New York , New Jersey and Pennsylvania) |
What Burpee Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $798,500 |
| Missouri | 2 | $43,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $41,667 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $19,380 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $12,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Horticultural Society of New Yo | Restricted grants | $275,000 |
| Bard College | Restricted grants | $250,000 |
| The Bridge Inc | Restricted grants | $100,000 |
| Smithsonian Libraries | Preparation of archival history | $41,667 |
| The Fortune Society | Restricted grants | $36,000 |
| Bartlett Arboretum Association Inc | Restricted grants | $25,000 |
| Garden Time Inc | Restricted grants | $25,000 |
| The Giving Grove | Restricted grants | $25,000 |
| Environmental Volunteers Org | Restricted grants | $20,000 |
| Queens Botanical Garden Society Inc | Restricted to horticultural programs | $20,000 |
| Sky High Farm | Restricted grants | $20,000 |
| Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture | Restrsicted to the consctruction | $18,000 |
| Allies Inc | Restricted to horticultural programs | $15,000 |
| Backyard Growers Inc | Restricted to school and community | $15,000 |
| City Parks Foundation | Restricted grants | $15,000 |
| Crown Community Garden | Restricted to the hiring part time | $15,000 |
| Island Harvest Inc | Restricted grants | $15,000 |
| New York Restoration Project | Restricted grants | $15,000 |
| Grow NYC | To teach inner city children age 4 | $10,000 |
| Riverview Gardens Inc | Restricted grants | $10,000 |
| Andalusia Foundation | Restricted grants | $7,500 |
| St Gregory's Church | Restricted grants | $7,500 |
| Zane Trace Local School District | Restricted grants | $7,500 |
| Kidspeace National Center of New England | Restricted grants | $5,000 |
| Osamequin Farm Inc | Restricted grants | $4,380 |
Officers and trustees
- Mel P Barkan
- George C Ball Jr
- David A Brauner
Questions people ask
Does Burpee Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Burpee Foundation give?
$997,547 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Burpee Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mel P Barkan (Executive Di), George C Ball Jr (President an) and David A Brauner (Secretary).
What does Burpee Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.