Private foundation · EIN 51-6521721 · Greenville, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kookaburra Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 29 grants paid, $250K total, median $5,000. 24% of grants stayed in Delaware.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
29
$250K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in DE
24%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2025

29 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Horse Trials Foundation IncSouthwick, MAGeneral operations$50K
Lynx Education FoundationNewmarket, NHGeneral operations$30K
Intercollegiate Studies InstituteWilmington, DEGeneral operations$25K
Ocean AcademyVineyard Haven, MAGeneral operations$25K
American Troubadour ProjectSarasota, FLGeneral operations$20K
Sweet Briar CollegeSweet Briar, VAGeneral operations$10K
Willowdale SteeplechaseKennett Square, PAGeneral operations$10K
Christ Church Episcopal PreschoolWilmington, DEGeneral operations$10K
Lee Lee Jones Patient Assistance FundMalvern, PAGeneral operations$10K
Boca Grande Health Clinic FoundationBoca Grande, FLGeneral operations$5,000
Delaware Museum of Nature and ScienceWilmington, DEGeneral operations$5,000
Du Pont Cemetery and GeneologyMontchanin, DEGeneral operations$5,000
Friends of Mount HarmonEarleville, MDGeneral operations$5,000
Hagley Museum and LibraryWilmington, DEGeneral operations$5,000
Mote Marine LaboratorySarasota, FLGeneral operations$5,000
The Real Rider Cup Retired Race Horse ProjectEdgewater, MDGeneral operations$5,000
Thoroughbred Retirement FoundationSaratoga Springs, NYGeneral operations$5,000
Woodberry Forest SchoolWoodberry Forest, VAGeneral operations$5,000
Nantucket AntheneumNantucket, MAGeneral operations$3,000
Nantucket Tipping PointNantucket, MAGeneral operations$2,000
Barrier Island Parks SocietyBoca Grande, FLGeneral operations$1,000
Boca Grande Historical SocietyBoca Grande, FLGeneral operations$1,000
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIGeneral operations$1,000
Judicial WatchWashington, DCGeneral operations$1,000
Prager University FoundationHollywood, FLGeneral operations$1,000
The Johann Fust Library FoundationBoca Grande, FLGeneral operations$1,000
Wilmington & Brandywine CemetaryWilmington, DEGeneral operations$1,000
Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NYGeneral operations$1,000
Hockessin Fire CompanyHockessin, DEGeneral operations$500

By state: Massachusetts 4 · Delaware 7 · Florida 7 · New Hampshire 1 · Pennsylvania 2 · Virginia 2

About this foundation

Kookaburra Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Greenville, Delaware, administered in care of The Fourth Floor, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Kookaburra Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Kookaburra Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $250K across 29 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Kookaburra Foundation give?

Massachusetts (4 grants), Delaware (7 grants), Florida (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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