The Bindon Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 47-5087969 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$200K
Organizations funded55
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$5.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seacology | Berkeley, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Send It | Truckee, CA | General & Unrestricted | $15,100 |
| Environmental Traveling Companions | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,500 |
| Friends of Challenging Heights | Davidson, NC | Halsted women's center | $10,000 |
| Friends of Challenging Heights | Davidson, NC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Marin Community Clinic | Novato, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Telluride Science Research Center | Telluride, CO | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mce Social Capital | San Francisco, CA | Guarantor Contribution | $8,510 |
| Telluride Foundation | Telluride, CO | General & Unrestricted | $8,500 |
| Many Hopes Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Watsi | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Embrace Global | Murrieta, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Public Health Institute | Oakland, CA | Rise up | $5,000 |
| Technoserve Inc | Alrington, VA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Womens Reproductive Rights Assistance Project Wrra | Santa Monica, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Global Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Bridge the Gap College Prep | Sausalito, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| California Academy of Sciences Ggp | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Daraja Education Fund | San Rafael, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Flathead Food Bank Inc | Kalispell, MT | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Friends of the River Foundation | Sacramento, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Kelly S Brush Foundation | Burlington, VT | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Nate Chute Foundation Inc | Whitefish, MT | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Challenged Athletes Inc | San Diego, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Eastside College Preparatory School Inc | E Palo Alto, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friends of Mill Valley Parks and Recreation | San Rafael, CA | SAND VOLLEYBALL COURTS Fund | $2,000 |
| Mount Tamalpais School | Mill Valley, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| She-Can Global Inc | Mill Valley, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Together Women Rise | Greenville, SC | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| 10000 Degrees | San Rafael, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Eastside College Preparatory School Inc | E Palo Alto, CA | Camping Program | $1,000 |
| Engenderhealth Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| High Fives Nonprofit Foundation | Truckee, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | Hagerstown, MD | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Protect Our Winters | Boulder, CO | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Fairfield, CT | to support Gaza Children | $1,000 |
| St Ignatius College Preparatory | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Telluride Adaptive Ski Program | Telluride, CO | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Telluride Mountain Club | Telluride, CO | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Thacher School Inc | Ojai, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | Cupertino, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| West Point Inn Association | San Rafael, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 142 Throckmorton Theatre | Mill Valley, CA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Community Foundation for Nantucket | Nantucket, MA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Connecticut College | New London, CT | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Extrafood Org | Kentfield, CA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| From Houses to Homes-Guatemala Inc | Mount Tabor, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Grassroot Soccer Inc | Hanover, NH | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Mali Kalanso | Sonoma, CA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Branson School | Ross, CA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Outdoor Art Club | Mill Valley, CA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $199,610 | 55 |
| 2023 | $124,900 | 48 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349102850
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5087969
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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