The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation AKA THE BURT'S BEES FOUNDATION
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 26-0143643 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$502K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$12,500
Total assets$175K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $20,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrick Moore Community Development Corporation | Durham, NC | Food Sovereignty - Samuel Green Sr. Community Garden | $30,000 |
| Urban Community Agri-Nomics | Durham, NC | A Food Forest for All or Harmless Sustainability Phase II | $30,000 |
| El Futuro | Durham, NC | Creciendo Juntos/Growing Together - Culturally-Affirming Green Space Access & Engagement for Durham's Latino Immigrant Community | $25,000 |
| Ellerbee Creek | Durham, NC | Enacting Community Goals for Engagement & Urban Biodiversity in Lower Ellerbe Creek | $25,000 |
| North Carolina Central University Foundation Inc | Durham, NC | North Carolina Central University Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development | $25,000 |
| North Carolina Wildlife Federation | Raleigh, NC | Connecting youth to nature by restoring pollinator habitat at the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Durham | $25,000 |
| Durham Parks Foundation | Durham, NC | W.D. Hill Garden | $22,000 |
| Rise Against Hunger | Raleigh, NC | Culture Day Service Activity | $20,000 |
| Sankofa Saves | Durham, NC | Sankofa Healthy Start | $20,000 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy Inc | Durham, NC | Support for pollinator habitats at Brumley Preserve | $20,000 |
| Urban Sustainability Solutions Inc | Snow Camp, NC | Growing More Than Rain Gardens: Conservation Based Workforce Development for Underserved Students | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Dps Hub Farm Ltd | Durham, NC | Outdoor Engagement at the Hub Farm | $19,500 |
| Association for the Preservation of the Eno River | Durham, NC | Implementation of the Eno River Association Strategic Conservation Plan | $15,000 |
| Durham Community Land Trustees Inc | Durham, NC | Healing Hayti Branch (at Grant Street Park) | $15,000 |
| Eo Wilson Biodiversity Foundation | Durham, NC | North Carolina Environmental Education Network | $15,000 |
| Extra Terrestrial Projects Inc | New York, NY | "How to" establish and steward climate-resilient gardens instructional videos | $15,000 |
| North Carolina Botanical Garden Foundation Inc | Chapel Hill, NC | Restoration Plants for Piedmont Pollinators | $15,000 |
| North Carolina Museum of Life & Science | Durham, NC | Outdoor Program Space Improvements | $14,500 |
| Keep Durham Beautiful Inc | Durham, NC | Promoting Native Landscaping and Corridors for Durham and the Region | $13,000 |
| Durham County | Durham, NC | Pollinator Habitat Enhancement, Preserve Improvements, and Education on Durham County's New Hope Creek Bottomlands Nature Preserve | $12,500 |
| Marbles Kids Museum | Raleigh, NC | Marbles Central Courtyard Transformation | $12,000 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc | Raleigh, NC | Culture Day Service Activity | $10,000 |
| Rural Advancement Foundation International-Usa | Pittsboro, NC | NC Seed Stewards | $10,000 |
| A Place at the Table | Raleigh, NC | Meals for Families | $7,500 |
| Alliance Medical Ministry Inc | Raleigh, NC | AMM Community Farm and Wellness Programs: Connecting marginalized communities with free fresh produce, education resources on nutrition,… | $7,500 |
| Communities in Partnership | Durham, NC | Community Food Cooperative Fund | $7,500 |
| Farmer Foodshare Inc | Durham, NC | Triangle Area Double Bucks Fund | $7,500 |
| Farmer Foodshare Inc | Durham, NC | Farmer Foodshare Local Food Hub Expansion | $7,500 |
| Friends of the Dps Hub Farm Ltd | Durham, NC | Garden Learning for All | $7,500 |
| Inter-Faith Food Shuttle | Raleigh, NC | Community Garden Expansion - Decreasing Hunger While Increasing Environmental Awareness | $7,500 |
| Reinvestment Partners | Durham, NC | Food for the People | $7,500 |
| Southeastern Efforts Developing Sustainable Spaces | Durham, NC | Community Raised Bed - Garden Expansion | $7,500 |
| Caring House Inc | Durham, NC | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| North Carolina Wildlife Federation | Raleigh, NC | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Dress for Success Triangle Nc | Raleigh, NC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Carolina Climbers Coalition | Raleigh, NC | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| Southeastern Climbers Coalition Inc | Chattanooga, TN | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Inc | Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $502,000 | 38 |
| 2023 | $531,500 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541299349102059
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0143643
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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