Doris Burwell Foundation
Accepts applications
Doris Burwell Foundation is a private foundation in Huntsville, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$56,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,000 the year before.
21% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $53,750 | 20 | $902,144 |
| 2023 | $46,000 | 19 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 18 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $56,500 | 19 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jack Burwell 200 Russell Street, Huntsville, AL 35801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (256) 533-5300 |
| What to submit | No special form |
| Restrictions | Grants are normally limited to Madison County, Al institutions |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 19 | $56,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| V | Carry out programs | $20,000 |
| 1 | Carry out programs | $6,000 |
| T | Carry out programs | $4,700 |
| f | Carry out programs | $4,500 |
| M | Carry out programs | $2,500 |
| H | Carry out programs | $2,500 |
| Madison Church of Christ | Carry out programs | $2,250 |
| l | Carry out programs | $2,000 |
| H | Carry out programs | $1,800 |
| W | Carry out programs | $1,500 |
| V | Carry out programs | $1,500 |
| F | Carry out programs | $1,300 |
| G | Carry out programs | $1,000 |
| w | Carry out programs | $1,000 |
| C | Carry out programs | $1,000 |
| Jr League of Huntsville | Carry out programs | $1,000 |
| R | Carry out programs | $750 |
| H | Carry out programs | $700 |
| S | Carry out programs | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jackson P Burwell
- Karen Andress
- Pattie Cline
- Caroline K Buncick
Questions people ask
Does Doris Burwell Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Doris Burwell Foundation give?
$56,500 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Doris Burwell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jackson P Burwell (President & Director), Karen Andress (Director), Pattie Cline (Director) and Caroline K Buncick (Director).