The Busfield Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 16-1468338 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$72K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$1,250
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Episcopal Church | Deposit, NY | General & Unrestricted | $25,319 |
| Young Womens Christian Association of Binghamton a | Binghamton, NY | Classroom Sponsorship | $8,000 |
| Team Phenomenal Hope Inc | Wheaton, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,300 |
| Deposit Community Center | Deposit, NY | To help with the cost of maintaining the playground and providing the children with updated working toys and classroom supplies | $5,000 |
| Ferre Institute Inc | Binghamton, NY | Genetic Counseling Program | $3,175 |
| Lourdes Hospital Foundation Inc | Binghamton, NY | Hospice Program | $2,500 |
| S O S Shelter Inc | Endicott, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Deposit Free Library Association | Deposit, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,425 |
| Dean Road Elementary School | Auburn, AL | HAPIE Program | $2,150 |
| Afton Juniorsenior High School | Afton, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Community Foundation for South Central New York in | Binghamton, NY | Black Knight Fund | $2,000 |
| Deposit Foundation Inc | Deposit, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Deposit Middle-Senior High School | Deposit, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Deposit New York Community Historical Society | Deposit, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Deposit Community Theatre and Performing Arts Cent | Deposit, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tri-Cities Opera Company Inc | Binghamton, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Windsor Emergency Services Inc | Windsor, NY | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| Auburn Early Education Center | Auburn, AL | HAPIE Program | $500 |
| Deposit Educational Endowment Program Inc | Deposit, NY | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| United Health Services Foundation Inc | Binghamton, NY | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wskg Public Telecommunications Council | Vestal, NY | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Ferre Institute Inc | Binghamton, NY | General & Unrestricted | $425 |
| Auburn High School | Auburn, AL | Special Education fund | $200 |
| Auburn Junior High School | Auburn, AL | Special Education fund | $200 |
| Drake Middle School | Auburn, AL | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,894 | 26 |
| 2024 | $66,894 | 23 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621269349101122
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-1468338
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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