Burton Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Burton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.8 million the year before.
19% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $568,500 | 21 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 28 | $562,200 |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 26 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Burton Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Burton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Alabama | 22 | $491,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Support of programs | $1.0 million |
| The Hope Institute | Support of programs | $100,000 |
| Cornerstone Schools | Support of programs | $50,000 |
| Preschool Partners | Support of programs | $50,000 |
| Renew Birmingham | Support of programs | $50,000 |
| Honeyword Foundation Inc | Support of programs | $30,000 |
| Center for Executive Leadership Inc | Support of programs | $25,000 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal Church | Support of programs | $25,000 |
| United Way of Central Alabama | Support of programs | $25,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Support of programs | $20,000 |
| Woodlawn United | Support of programs | $20,000 |
| Firehouse Ministries | Support of programs | $15,000 |
| Jimmy Hale Mission | Support of programs | $15,000 |
| Lakeshore Foundation | Support of programs | $15,000 |
| Big Time Ministries | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| First Priority | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Banks Academy | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Mountain Brook First Responders Foundation | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| St Paul Fraternus Birmingham | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Brother Bryan Mission | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Bell Center | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Monday Morning Quarterback Club | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust | Support of programs | $1,500 |
| Children's Harbor Inc | Support of programs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert O Burton
- Nancy Sington Burton
- Robert Turner Burton
- Nancy Adelle Burton McMeekin
- Sarah Burton Dean
- George Crawford Burton
Questions people ask
Does Burton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Burton Family Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Burton Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert O Burton (President, Director), Nancy Sington Burton (Vice President, Director), Robert Turner Burton (Treasurer, Director) and Nancy Adelle Burton McMeekin (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Burton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.