Bruce Washburn Foundation
Bruce Washburn Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cary, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $344K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $18K.
Bruce Washburn Foundation at a glance
In short: Bruce Washburn Foundation gave $18K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,500
- +159.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,833
- +159.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $343,793
- +157.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Vermont (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bruce Washburn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Woodstock Community Trust ($8K). Together the top 3 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bruce Washburn Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 247% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $18K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woodstock Community Trust Woodstock, VT | Ottauquechee River | $7,500 |
| Woodstock Union Woodstock, VT | General Support | $5,000 |
| Make A Wish of Eastern NC Raleigh, NC | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $343,793 | $238,361 | $28,154 | $17,500 | 3 | $17,500 | — | $7,096 |
| 2024 | $133,586 | $10,446 | $23,895 | $6,750 | 3 | $15,740 | — | $7,393 |
| 2023 | $147,035 | $1,490 | $12,373 | — | — | $8,016 | — | $7,071 |
| 2021 | $170,650 | $178,604 | $7,954 | — | — | $7,954 | $8 | $785 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bruce Washburn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bruce Washburn Foundation is led by Brian G Washburn, President Director since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian G Washburn
President Director
Director & President → President Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Susan J Washburn
Treasurer Director
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Brenda Badger
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Grace E Washburn
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Parker B Washburn
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bruce Fullerton (2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bruce Washburn Foundation
How much does Bruce Washburn Foundation give each year?
Bruce Washburn Foundation gave $18K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 3 grants.
What is Bruce Washburn Foundation's typical grant size?
Bruce Washburn Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,833, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bruce Washburn Foundation give grants?
Bruce Washburn Foundation gives mostly in Vermont: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Woodstock, VT (2 grants).
Does Bruce Washburn Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Bruce Washburn Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Bruce Washburn Foundation?
Bruce Washburn Foundation reported $344K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Bruce Washburn Foundation's EIN?
Bruce Washburn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3996817. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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