Donegan Burns Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Donegan Burns Foundation is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $420,865 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $126,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$420,865
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$126,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $401,943 the year before.
20% of its 2024 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 | $401,943 | 14 | $7.6 million |
| 2024 | $420,865 | 12 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
Donegan Burns 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 Donegan Burns Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $218,465 |
| Arizona | 1 | $104,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $62,900 |
| Virginia | 2 | $18,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reins | Charity | $126,000 |
| Therapeudic Riding of Tucson | Education | $104,000 |
| Individual | Education | $37,900 |
| Individual | Education | $36,800 |
| Rad | Education | $25,665 |
| Divine Education Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Connect Med | Charitable | $20,000 |
| FIRST TEE IMG Academy | Education | $15,000 |
| Military Officers Association of Am | Education | $15,000 |
| Tee Up for the Troops | Charity | $10,000 |
| Faith Aid | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Maui Humane Society | Charity | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Marianela Kyle
- Bettye Lou Geurin Burns
- Deborah Humphries
- Justin Ballou
- Denis O Hettinger
Questions people ask
Does Donegan Burns Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Donegan Burns Foundation give?
$420,865 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Donegan Burns Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marianela Kyle (Secretary), Bettye Lou Geurin Burns (President & CEO), Deborah Humphries (Director) and Justin Ballou (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Donegan Burns Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and veterans.