The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation
The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing reports 38 grants totaling $502,000.
The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation at a glance
In short: The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation gave $502K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in North Carolina. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $502,000
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,211
- -18.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,750
- Total assets
- $174,637
- +7.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (8 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Merrick Moore Community Development Corporation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $251K.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 148 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to North Carolina recipients: 97% went to organizations in North Carolina and 3% to organizations in New York. The filing also lists 0% each for Tennessee and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 35 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $341K (2022) to $544K (2021). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $502K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation stated that it has no plans for dissolution. It reported that 2024 distributions from assets other than current income totaled $502,000, an amount equal to at least 25% of its net assets of $162,244 at the beginning of that tax year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $174,637 | $535,406 | $523,013 | $502,000 | 38 | $522,913 | $1,796 | $8,424 |
| 2023 | $162,244 | $343,009 | $552,092 | $531,500 | 33 | $552,086 | $1,204 | $8,073 |
| 2022 | $371,327 | $534,768 | $361,381 | $340,949 | 25 | $361,374 | $424 | $6,451 |
| 2021 | $197,940 | $359,894 | $564,536 | $544,100 | 32 | $564,525 | $510 | $5,546 |
| 2020 | $402,582 | $689,467 | $446,094 | $425,650 | 20 | — | $783 | $5,620 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support organizations working on a range of community needs. For example, Merrick Moore Community Development Corporation received funding for a community garden; the North Carolina Wildlife Federation received funding for pollinator habitat restoration; and El Futuro received funding for culturally affirming green space access and engagement for Durham’s Latino immigrant community.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms: the North Carolina Wildlife Federation says it works to protect, conserve, and restore North Carolina wildlife and habitat; Durham Parks Foundation seeks grants for community use of Durham parks and open spaces; and Triangle Land Conservancy says it safeguards clean water, protects natural habitats, supports local farms, and connects people with nature.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $502,000 across 38 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median of $12,750. Among its largest grants were $30,000 to Merrick Moore Community Development Corporation for the Samuel Green Sr. Community Garden and $30,000 to Urban Community Agri-nomics for “A Food Forest for All or Harmless Sustainability Phase II.” Other notable grants included $25,000 each to El Futuro, Ellerbee Creek, North Carolina Central University Foundation, and North Carolina Wildlife Federation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paula Alexander as director and president, and Colleen Sullivan as director, secretary, treasurer, and vice president.
The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation is led by Paula Alexander, Director & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paula Alexander
Director & President
Director, President & Secretary → Director, President & Sec*, 2021
Director, President & Sec* → Director & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Sullivan
Director, Secretary, Treasurer & Vice President
Director & Secretary → Director, Secretary, Treasurer & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Matt Kopac (2020–2022) — Director, Vice President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation
How much does The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation give each year?
The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation gave $502K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $532K across 33 grants.
What is The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation's typical grant size?
The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,750, and its average grant was $13,211, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation give grants?
The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Durham, NC (22 grants) and Raleigh, NC (10 grants).
Does The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 16% of The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation's largest grantees?
The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Merrick Moore Community Development Corporation ($30,000), Urban Community Agri-Nomics ($30,000) and Friends of the DPS Hub Farm Ltd ($27,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation?
The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation reported $175K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $523K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support organizations working on a range of community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation's EIN?
The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0143643. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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