The Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation
EIN 260143643
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). This foundation may have filed its
final return or ceased operations — verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$3.2M
241 grants · $402K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$8K
typical small grants · $3K–$15K
grant size
36%
supporter · 44/123 multi-year
repeat
$162K
Assets (2023)
123
Distinct Recipients
About
As explained below, the Foundation has no plans for dissolution. This statement is submitted to report the distribution of certain assets during the year. The distributions resulted in a substantial contraction of assets. The following information is submitted in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.6043-3(a)(1) and the Form 990-PF instructions: During the taxable year ending December 31, 2021, the Foundation made distributions from assets from sources other than current income. Collectively, the distributions in excess of current income totaled $544,100. This amount represents 25% or more of the Foundation's net assets of $402,582 (as measured by fair market value) at the beginning of the Foundation's taxable year ending December 31, 2021. Although the Foundation technically experienced a substantial contraction, it will continue in existence and has no plans for dissolution. The Foundation made distributions of cash to the grantees listed in the attachment to Part XIV, Line 3a; each such grant was made solely for the charitable purpose specified therein.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
(800) 839-1754
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $479K | $121K | $573K | 51 |
| 2017 | $562K | $36K | $506K | 54 |
| 2018 | $329K | $117K | $436K | 26 |
| 2020 | $426K | $403K | $689K | 20 |
| 2021 | $544K | $198K | $360K | 32 |
| 2022 | $341K | $371K | $535K | 25 |
| 2023 | $532K | $162K | $343K | 33 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 241 grants on record
Minimum
$250
25th Pctl
$3K
Median
$8K
Average
$13K
75th Pctl
$15K
Maximum
$180K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
PA
Paula Alexander
Dir, President
Leadership
CS
Colleen Sullivan
Dir, Sec, Treasurer, Vice President
Leadership
PA
Paula Alexander
Dir, President
Leadership
MK
Matt Kopac
Dir, Vice President, Treasurer
Leadership
CS
Colleen Sullivan
Dir, Sec
PA
Paula Alexander
Dir, President, Sec*
Leadership
MK
Matt Kopac
Dir, Vice President, Treasurer
Leadership
CS
Colleen Sullivan
Dir, Sec
MK
Matt Kopac
Dir, Vice President, Treasurer
Leadership
PA
Paula Alexander
Dir, President, Sec
Leadership
PA
Paula Alexander
President / Dir / Sec
Leadership
MK
Matt Kopac
Vice President / Dir / Treasurer
Leadership
PA
Paula Alexander
President / Dir / Sec
Leadership
MK
Matt Kopac
Vice President / Dir / Treasurer
Leadership
PA
Paula Alexander
President / Executive Dir / Sec
Leadership
MK
Matt Kopac
Vice President / Dir / Treasurer
Leadership
Grants Awarded (241 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eo Wilson Biodiversity Foundation | Durham, NC | $180,000 | Half-Earth Bee Mapping Project | 2018 |
| Eo Wilson Biodiversity Foundation | Durham, NC | $180,000 | Half-Earth Bee Mapping Project | 2020 |
| Eo Wilson Biodiversity Foundation | Durham, NC | $180,000 | Half-Earth Bee Mapping Project | 2021 |
| North Carolina Central University Foundation Inc | Durham, NC | $100,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Rural Advancement Foundation International-Usa | Pittsboro, NC | $100,000 | to purchase wildflower seeds, which will be planted to support the Burt's Bees Bring Back the Bees campaign | 2016 |
| Rural Advancement Foundation International-Usa | Pittsboro, NC | $100,000 | Burt's Bees-RAFI Bring Back the Bees Partnership Project | 2017 |
| Rural Advancement Foundation International-Usa | Pittsboro, NC | $91,094 | BRING BACK THE BEES 2017 PROJECT | 2017 |
| Ellerbee Creek Watershed Association | Durham, NC | $45,000 | Lower Ellerbe Creek Conservation Corridor and Public Access Project | 2021 |
| Rural Advancement Foundation International-Usa | Pittsboro, NC | $45,000 | Bring Back the Bees Year 2 - Program Administration | 2017 |
| North Carolina Wildlife Federation | Raleigh, NC | $45,000 | Biodiverse and Bird-Friendly Public Spaces | 2022 |
| Durham Community Land Trustees Inc | Durham, NC | $40,000 | Ashe Street Green Infrastructure Demonstration Project | 2023 |
| Friends of the Dps Hub Farm Ltd | Durham, NC | $35,000 | Enhancing wetland conservation and environmental education at the DPS Hub Farm | 2021 |
| El Futuro | Durham, NC | $32,500 | Plaza Futuro Program | 2023 |
| Rural Advancement Foundation International-Usa | Pittsboro, NC | $30,000 | Expanding NC Seed Stewards | 2020 |
| Rural Advancement Foundation International-Usa | Pittsboro, NC | $30,000 | NC Seed Stewards Initiative | 2021 |
| Treesdurham | Durham, NC | $30,000 | Growing the Urban Forest Canopy For All of Durham's Communities | 2021 |
| Rural Advancement Foundation International-Usa | Pittsboro, NC | $30,000 | NC Seeds Stewards | 2023 |
| Treesdurham | Durham, NC | $30,000 | Keep Smiling Trees | 2023 |
| Rural Advancement Foundation International-Usa | Pittsboro, NC | $30,000 | Pollinator Enhancement for NC Farmers of Color | 2022 |
| Treesdurham | Durham, NC | $30,000 | Durham Communities Urban Forest Canopy | 2022 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Durham Inc | Durham, NC | $29,600 | Pollinator-friendly landscape Initiative | 2016 |
| Treesdurham | Durham, NC | $28,000 | Biodiversity For All of Durham's Communites | 2020 |
| Extra Terrestrial Projects Inc | New York, NY | $26,000 | Protect | Reconnect: Promoting Heat-Resilient Landscapes | 2020 |
| Rural Advancement Foundation International-Usa | Pittsboro, NC | $25,000 | Wild for Bees - Bring back the bees project | 2018 |
| Extra Terrestrial Projects Inc | New York, NY | $25,000 | Protect | Reconnect: Green Infrastructure to Advance Net Zero | 2021 |