Bushong Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 45-3589756
Foundation Overview
Based in Wilmington, DE, Bushong Family Foundation has awarded 177 grants totaling $2,784,450 to organizations in Maryland, Colorado and 10 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $3,500 to $100,000, with a median award of $10,800.
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New Applicant Friendliness
5 of 22 recipients (23%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
72% of all grants are concentrated in Colorado, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Colorado, funding concentrates in Denver (46%), Boulder (12%), Westminster (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 26% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (71%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Bushong Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation | $10,000 | Usaf Academy, CO, US | Excellence In Athletics Fund | 2024 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Association On American Indian Affairs Inc | $4,500 | Clarksville, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Metro Denver Inc | $18,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Colorado Horse Rescue Network | $25,000 | Rush, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Colorado Pet Pantry | $5,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Colorado Youth For A Change | $18,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Fairview High School Parents Organization Inc | $4,500 | Boulder, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Purchase Pet Food And Supplies | 2024 |
| International Rescue Committee | $9,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| National Forest Foundation | $10,000 | Missoula, MT, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Parent Education And Assistance For Kids Inc | $18,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Peace Love & Paws | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network | $9,000 | Westminster, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| School District 12 Education Foundation | $4,500 | Thornton, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Thrive Center | $18,000 | Aurora, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists Inc | $9,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | $4,500 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $4,500 | Denver, CO, US | Department Of English | 2024 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $9,000 | Denver, CO, US | University Of Colorado Hospital Spiritual Care | 2024 |
| University Of Denver | $4,500 | Denver, CO, US | Korbel Asylum Project | 2024 |
| 5430 Foundation | $100,000 | Van Nuys, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Association On American Indian Affairs Inc | $5,000 | Clarksville, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Metro Denver Inc | $18,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Colorado Horse Rescue Network | $20,000 | Rush, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Colorado Pet Pantry | $15,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Colorado Youth For A Change | $18,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| International Rescue Committee | $3,500 | Oakland, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Manhattan Middle School Parent Teacher Organizatio | $5,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Parent Education And Assistance For Kids Inc | $18,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Peace Corps Partnership Program | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Peace Corps Partnership Program And Global Fund | 2023 |
| Razom Inc | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network | $7,500 | Westminster, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| School District 12 Education Foundation | $5,000 | Thornton, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| State Historical Society Of Colorado The Colorado | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Thrive Center | $18,000 | Aurora, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists Inc | $3,500 | Cambridge, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Department Of English Fund | 2023 |
| University Of Denver | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | For The Korbel School Asylum Project | 2023 |
| Association On American Indian Affairs Inc | $5,000 | Clarksville, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Metro Denver Inc | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Center For Biological Diversity Inc | $25,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Colorado Horse Rescue Network | $25,000 | Rush, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Colorado Pet Pantry | $14,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Colorado Youth For A Change | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Drifters Hearts Of Hope Inc | $35,000 | Franktown, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | Designated For Pets | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Sound Horses Inc | $15,000 | Saint Louis, MO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Manhattan Middle School Parent Teacher Organizatio | $5,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New Genesis Inc | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| One Tree Planted Inc | $10,000 | Shelburne, VT, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Parent Education And Assistance For Kids Inc | $20,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Peace Corps Partnership Program | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Global Fund/partner Program | 2022 |
| Peace Love & Paws | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Razom Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network | $10,000 | Westminster, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| School District 12 Education Foundation | $5,000 | Thornton, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| State Historical Society Of Colorado The Colorado | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Thrive Center | $20,000 | Aurora, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists Inc | $5,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $5,000 | Boulder, CO, US | English Department Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Denver - Office Of Gift Processing | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | For The Korbel School Asylum Project. | 2022 |
| Association On American Indian Affairs Inc | $5,000 | Clarksville, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Metro Denver Inc | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Center For Biological Diversity Inc | $25,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Colorado Horse Rescue Network | $25,000 | Rush, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Colorado Pet Pantry | $14,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Colorado Youth For A Change | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Drifters Hearts Of Hope Inc | $35,000 | Franktown, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | Designated For Pets | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Sound Horses Inc | $15,000 | Saint Louis, MO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Manhattan Middle School Parent Teacher Organizatio | $5,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New Genesis Inc | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| One Tree Planted Inc | $10,000 | Shelburne, VT, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Parent Education And Assistance For Kids Inc | $20,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Peace Corps Partnership Program | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Global Fund/partner Program | 2022 |
| Peace Love & Paws | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Razom Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network | $10,000 | Westminster, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| School District 12 Education Foundation | $5,000 | Thornton, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| State Historical Society Of Colorado The Colorado | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Thrive Center | $20,000 | Aurora, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists Inc | $5,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $5,000 | Boulder, CO, US | English Department Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Denver - Office Of Gift Processing | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | For The Korbel School Asylum Project. | 2022 |
| Association On American Indian Affairs Inc | $5,000 | Clarksville, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Metro Denver Inc | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Center For Biological Diversity Inc | $25,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Colorado Horse Rescue Network | $25,000 | Rush, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Colorado Pet Pantry | $14,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Colorado Youth For A Change | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Drifters Hearts Of Hope Inc | $35,000 | Franktown, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | Designated For Pets | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Sound Horses Inc | $15,000 | Saint Louis, MO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Manhattan Middle School Parent Teacher Organizatio | $5,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New Genesis Inc | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| One Tree Planted Inc | $10,000 | Shelburne, VT, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Parent Education And Assistance For Kids Inc | $20,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Peace Corps Partnership Program | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Global Fund/partner Program | 2022 |
| Peace Love & Paws | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Razom Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network | $10,000 | Westminster, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| School District 12 Education Foundation | $5,000 | Thornton, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| State Historical Society Of Colorado The Colorado | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Thrive Center | $20,000 | Aurora, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists Inc | $5,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $5,000 | Boulder, CO, US | English Department Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Denver - Office Of Gift Processing | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | For The Korbel School Asylum Project. | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Metro Denver Inc | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Colorado Horse Rescue Network | $30,000 | Rush, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Colorado Pet Pantry | $15,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Colorado Youth For A Change | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Drifters Hearts Of Hope Inc | $35,000 | Franktown, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Sound Horses Inc | $20,000 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Stop Soring | 2021 |
| New Genesis Inc | $10,000 | Aurora, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Parent Education And Assistance For Kids Inc | $15,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Peace Love & Paws | $15,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Rose Community Foundation | $55,000 | Denver, CO, US | Colorado Afghan Evacuee Support Fund | 2021 |
| Thrive Center | $15,000 | Aurora, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| University Of Denver - Office Of Gift Processing | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Korbel School Asylum Project | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Metro Denver Inc | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Colorado Asylum Center | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Colorado Horse Rescue Network | $25,000 | Rush, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Colorado Pet Pantry | $35,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Colorado Youth For A Change | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Drifters Hearts Of Hope Inc | $20,000 | Franktown, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $35,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Sound Horses Inc | $30,000 | Saint Louis, MO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Immigrant And Refugee Center Of Northern Colorado | $10,000 | Evans, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Lutheran Social Service Of Colorado | $10,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| New Genesis Inc | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Parent Education And Assistance For Kids Inc | $10,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Peace Love & Paws | $10,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network | $15,000 | Westminster, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Thrive Center | $10,000 | Aurora, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| University Of Denver - Office Of Gift Processing | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Metro Denver Inc | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Education Services | 2018 |
| Catholic Charities And Community Services Of The | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | Asylum Program | 2018 |
| Colorado Youth For A Change | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Energy Outreach Colorado | $40,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Friends Of The Sound Horses Inc | $40,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Horse Care Program | $40,000 | Evergreen, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Lutheran Social Service Of Colorado | $15,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | Asylum Project | 2018 |
| New Genesis Inc | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Parent Education And Assistance For Kids Inc | $10,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Programs In Colorado Locations | 2018 |
| Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network | $15,000 | Westminster, CO, US | Childhood Asylum Project | 2018 |
| Thrive Center | $10,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Programs In The State Of Colorado | 2018 |
| University Of Denver - Office Of Gift Processing | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | Korbel Center | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Metro Denver Inc | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Catholic Charities And Community Services Of The | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Refugees & Asylum Program | 2017 |
| Colorado Youth For A Change | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Friends Of The Sound Horses Inc | $40,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Horse Care Program | $40,000 | Evergreen, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Humane Society Of Puerto Rico Inc | $20,000 | Guaynabo, PR, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Lutheran Social Service Of Colorado | $15,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | Asylum Program | 2017 |
| Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network | $15,000 | Westminster, CO, US | Childhood Asylum Program | 2017 |
| Second Chance Animal Rescue Inc | $20,000 | Villalba, PR, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| University Of Denver - Office Of Gift Processing | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Korbel Asylum Program | 2017 |
| Animal Aid Inc | $15,000 | Williamstown, NJ, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Catholic Charities And Community Services Of The | $10,800 | Denver, CO, US | Refugees & Asylum Program | 2016 |
| Catholic Charities Of Shiawassee & Genesee Countie | $10,000 | Flint, MI, US | Water Relief Program | 2016 |
| Colorado Youth For A Change | $54,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Friends Of The Sound Horses Inc | $78,500 | St Louis, MO, US | Stop Soring Campaign | 2016 |
| Horse Care Program | $21,950 | Evergreen, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network | $16,200 | Westminster, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $10,800 | Denver, CO, US | University Of Colorado Law School Civil Law Clinic | 2016 |
| University Of Denver - Office Of Gift Processing | $16,200 | Denver, CO, US | Human Trafficking Center Program | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 45-3589756 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | FOUNDATION SOURCE 501 SILVERSIDE RD Wilmington, DE 19809-0000 |
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| Pres, Dir, Sec | Sarah Bushong-weeks |
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Forms 990-PF
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