The Busy Tree Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMarietta, Georgia · EIN 87-3232974 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.6M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$7.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $130,000.
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
21% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Point Ministries | Alpharetta, GA | General fund, daytona youth camp, deeper/wider fund | $600,000 |
| Atlanta Mission | Atlanta, GA | General fund, giving tuesday match | $200,000 |
| Gracepoint School | Marietta, GA | Capital campaign | $200,000 |
| US Lbm Foundation | Buffalo Grove, IL | General fund | $130,000 |
| Lighthouse Family Retreat | Alpharetta, GA | General fund | $125,000 |
| East Cobb Church Co North Point Ministries | Alpharetta, GA | General fund | $100,000 |
| Mount Paran Christian School | Kennesaw, GA | General fund, cafeteria fund, knox apc project | $70,000 |
| Browns Bridge Church | Alpharetta, GA | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Refuge Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | General fund | $50,000 |
| Shepherd Center Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General fund | $30,000 |
| Promise686 | Peachtree Corners, GA | General fund | $20,000 |
| Restore Ministries | Ball Ground, GA | General fund | $20,000 |
| City of Refuge | Atlanta, GA | General fund | $15,000 |
| Mary's Meals | Bloomfield, NJ | General fund | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,625,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $830,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349101475
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3232974
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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