Bushong Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 45-3589756 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$390K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$10.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $13,300.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $44,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Inc | Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Colorado Horse Rescue Network | Rush, CO | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Colorado Youth for a Change | Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Aurora, CO | Totes of Hope program | $25,000 |
| Thrive Center | Aurora, CO | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Environmental Defense Incorporated | Boulder, CO | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Oakland, CA | General & Unrestricted | $13,300 |
| Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network | Westminster, CO | General & Unrestricted | $13,300 |
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | Korbel Asylum Project | $13,300 |
| Centennial School District No R-1 | San Luis, CO | Parent Teacher Organization | $13,050 |
| Fairview High School Parents Organization Inc | Boulder, CO | General & Unrestricted | $13,050 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | University of Colorado Department of English | $12,000 |
| 4 Paws 4 Life Rescue | Sedalia, CO | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation | Usaf Academy, CO | Excellence in Athletics Fund | $10,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue Inc | Lxhtchee Grvs, FL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Drifters Hearts of Hope Inc | Franktown, CO | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Sound Horses Inc | Saint Louis, MO | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | Missoula, MT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Public Broadcasting of Colorado Inc | Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rezdawg Rescue Inc | Lafayette, CO | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Public Media Inc | Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Inc | Cambridge, MA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Association on American Indian Affairs Inc | Clarksville, MD | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Special Olympics Colorado | Centennial, CO | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary a Colorado Non-Profit Co | Keenesburg, CO | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Black American West Museum & Heritage Center | Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Dallas Street Dog Advocates | Richardson, TX | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $390,000 | 31 |
| 2024 | $295,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $294,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631149349100723
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3589756
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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