Mcburney Foundation
Invitation OnlyRoss, California · EIN 75-6028620 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$255K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
18% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood High School Foundation | Larkspur, CA | Arts, athletics, education | $30,000 |
| Headlands Center for the Arts | Sausalito, CA | Arts education | $25,000 |
| The Branson School | Ross, CA | Educational programs | $25,000 |
| Sf-Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | Food for the hungry | $20,000 |
| LA Biblioteca Publica de San Miguel de Allende | Houston, TX | Art room, supplies, classes | $15,000 |
| Bolinas Museum | Bolinas, CA | Maintenance, expenses | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Alexandria, VA | Thrid world farming education and health | $10,000 |
| Hope and Healing Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Suicide prevention & mental health wellness | $10,000 |
| Atlana Volunteer Lawyers Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Free legal services | $10,000 |
| Play Marin | Sausalito, CA | Educational programs | $10,000 |
| Bolinas Fire House Park | Bolinas, CA | Maintenance and expenses | $10,000 |
| Salesian College Preparatory | Richmond, CA | Scholarships, financial aid | $8,000 |
| 10000 Degrees | San Rafael, CA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Belvedere Cove Foundation | San Rafael, CA | Scholarships, education, supplies | $5,000 |
| Bolinas Community Center | Bolinas, CA | Expenses, food, stewardship, supplies | $5,000 |
| Call of the Sea Matthew Turner Project | Sausalito, CA | Scholarships,seminars, maintenance | $5,000 |
| Extrafoodorg | Kentfield, CA | Food & expenses | $5,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | San Rafael, CA | Maintenance, expenses | $5,000 |
| Marin Foster Care | San Rafael, CA | Childrens foster care resources | $5,000 |
| One Tam | San Francisco, CA | Education, stewardship | $5,000 |
| Project Avary | San Rafael, CA | Mentoring, scholarships, financial aid | $5,000 |
| Wildcare | San Rafael, CA | Educational programs | $5,000 |
| Dress for Success | San Francisco, CA | Womans resource and support | $5,000 |
| Vivalon | San Rafael, CA | Food, transportation, expenses for elderly | $5,000 |
| Bolinas Community Land Trust | Bolinas, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Bird Life | New York, NY | Childrens physical and mental health | $4,000 |
| San Francisco University High School Annual Fund | San Francisco, CA | Scholarships, financial aid | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $255,000 | 27 |
| 2024 | $215,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $205,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600559349100760
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6028620
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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