Felburn Foundation
Historical FunderBethesda, Maryland · EIN 51-0234331 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.1M
Organizations funded59
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$44.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $14,400 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GUY MARWICK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
|---|---|
| Address | 1515 SILVER SPRINGS BOULEVARD SUITE, 102, OCALA FL 344706814 |
| Phone | 3523686686 |
| Form and materials | 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. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
98% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Land Trust | Vancouver, WA | Annual operational support and capital campaign | $300,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Gregorie neck project/sc revolving land fund | $150,000 |
| Conservation Florida Inc | Orlando, FL | Operational support | $100,000 |
| North Florida Land Trust | Jacksonville, FL | Capacity staff support growth | $100,000 |
| Shepherd Center Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | Recreation therapy program | $100,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | Gainesville, FL | Black river willie tract protection | $100,000 |
| Howard T Odum Florida Springs Institute Inc | High Springs, FL | Fl springs welcome center campaign | $75,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation Inc | Gainesville, FL | Preparator and fieldwork personnel salaries for montbrook fossil site | $60,000 |
| University of North Florida Environmental Center | Jacksonville, FL | Environmental leadership program | $60,000 |
| Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens | Williston, FL | Conservation education center | $50,000 |
| Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast | Osprey, FL | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary (Ears) | Citra, FL | New storage freezer | $50,000 |
| Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation | St Petersburg, FL | Mind the gaps workshops | $50,000 |
| Horse Protection Association of Florida (Hpaf) | Micanopy, FL | Operational support | $50,000 |
| International Crane Foundation Inc | Baraboo, WI | Whooping crane protection | $50,000 |
| Panthera Corp | New York, NY | Tiger protection in malaysias taman negara landscape | $50,000 |
| Wild Landscapes | Tallahassee, FL | Rhino habitat restoration | $50,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation Inc | Gainesville, FL | Saving freshwater mollusks of florida assessment | $35,000 |
| Clearwater Marine Aquarium Inc | Clearwater, FL | Maintenance and manatee conservation programs | $30,000 |
| Turtle Survival Alliance Foundation | North Charleston, SC | Turtle survival center facilities updates and animal care | $29,000 |
| Coastal Plains Institute Inc | Crawfordville, FL | Striped newt repatriation and education initiative | $25,000 |
| Endangered Species Protection Agency USA Foundation | Hoytsville, UT | Project alpha: ranger mentoring | $25,000 |
| Forest Animal Rescue | Silver Springs, FL | Program expansion | $25,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | Miami, FL | Owl aviary and clinical support | $25,000 |
| One Tree Planted Inc | Shelburne, VT | Southeast US 2024 natural disaster recovery | $25,000 |
| St Johns Riverkeeper | Jacksonville, FL | Save our rivers grasses expedition | $25,000 |
| Winyah Rivers Foundation Inc | Conway, FL | Water quality monitoring and conservation programs | $25,000 |
| American Association of Zoo Veterinarians | Jacksonville, FL | Wild animal health fund | $20,000 |
| Florida State Parks Foundation Inc | Tallahassee, FL | Coral & seagrass restoration & protection vessel & buoys | $20,000 |
| Inside Climate News | Brooklyn, NY | Florida bureau reporters salary and coverage expansion | $20,000 |
| Public Education Foundation of Marion County Inc | Ocala, FL | New museum truck acquisition | $20,000 |
| Putnam Land Conservancy Inc | Interlachen, FL | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Warrenton, VA | Critical gap protection for jaguars and giant anteaters in argentina | $20,000 |
| Save the Chimps | Fort Pierce, FL | Nutritional and veterinary services | $20,000 |
| Wild Earth Allies Inc | Chevy Chase, MD | Native tree restoration expansion in delaware | $20,000 |
| Public Education Foundation of Marion County Inc | Ocala, FL | Big springs STEM fair | $19,500 |
| American Chestnut Foundation | Asheville, NC | Meadowview research farms internship program | $15,000 |
| Flamingo Gardens Inc | Davie, FL | Care and feeding of rescued animals | $15,000 |
| Ideas for US | Orlando, FL | Operational support for c-level team | $15,000 |
| Lanier Library Association | Tryon, NC | Library's endowment fund | $15,000 |
| Primates Incorporated | Madison, WI | Staff costs | $15,000 |
| Sea Turtle Conservancy | Gainesville, FL | Sea turtle protection along floridas nature coast | $15,000 |
| Trumpeter Swan Society | Plymouth, MN | Operational expenses and program support | $15,000 |
| Tucson Wildlife Center Inc | Tucson, AZ | Food and nutrition for wildlife recovery | $15,000 |
| Cedar Key Historical Society Inc | Cedar Key, FL | Museum courtyard and gardens restoration | $14,400 |
| The Alliance for Weedon Island Archaeological Research and Education | St Petersburg, FL | General operating | $12,500 |
| Chimp Haven Inc | Keithville, LA | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway | Tallahassee, FL | Kiosk program | $10,000 |
| George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center Inc | Bartlesville, OK | General operating | $10,000 |
| Horry Soil & Water Conservation District | Conway, SC | Venus fly trap restoration project | $10,000 |
| Partnership for Gulf Coast Land Conservation | Tallahassee, FL | Project assistance fund | $10,000 |
| Pelican Harbor Seabird Station | Miami, FL | Environmental education support | $10,000 |
| Reef Relief Inc | Key West, FL | Coral reef conservation program | $10,000 |
| Yankeetown Inglis Woman's Club | Yankeetown, FL | Library repairs after hurricane flood damage | $10,000 |
| Zoological Society of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Wild birds program | $10,000 |
| Fort White High School | Fort White, FL | Parknership program coordinator position | $7,000 |
| Friends of Silver Springs State Park | Ocala, FL | 2025 florida springsfest support | $5,000 |
| Horse Farms Forever Inc | Ocala, FL | 2024 conservation summit support | $5,000 |
| Florida Trail Association | Gainesville, FL | Ididahike 2025 | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlands Network Dba Wild Earth Society Inc | Salt Lake City, UT | Red wolf wildlife road crossings | $30,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,148,400 | 60 |
| 2023 | $2,215,833 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349104119
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0234331
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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