Planting seeds that grow.
The Burpee Foundation is committed to reducing hunger and promoting well-being through
investment in horticultural and agricultural projects across the US and around the world.
20
years
The Burpee Foundation was established in 2003 by
George Ball, when he became the sole owner of the
W. Atlee Burpee Company.
$7+
MILLIONs granted
The Burpee Foundation has granted over $7 Million since its inception to projects consistent with the mission of the organization.
75+
GRANTeeS
The list of grantees includes a wide variety of organizations teaching the value of horticultural living and serving the underprivileged.
Recent Grant Recipients
“A business that has no vision of the
future — or the object of which is
mere money-making — would not be
worth a life’s work.”
— W. ATLEE BURPEE
Do you have a project?
We would love to hear about what you have in mind and find out if it fits within our mission.