Burgdorf Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Burgdorf Family Foundation is a private foundation in Atherton, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $142,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,200 and the largest $30,000. 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$142,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,200
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $130,200 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $102,400 | 19 | $1.5 million |
| 2023 | $130,200 | 20 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $142,000 | 20 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Burgdorf 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 Burgdorf Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $46,650 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $20,600 |
| Virginia | 3 | $12,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $10,750 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heifer Project International | General support | $30,000 |
| Ecumenical Hunger Project | General support | $15,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General support | $15,000 |
| Fisher House | General support | $10,000 |
| Melanoma Research Alliance | General support | $10,000 |
| Pitt Hopkins Research Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Portola Valley Schools Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Smiling Goat Ranch | General support | $10,000 |
| Judicial Watch | General support | $7,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | General support | $5,400 |
| Coast Guard Mutual Assistance | General support | $5,000 |
| National Legal & Policy Center | General support | $3,750 |
| National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation | General support | $3,750 |
| The Heritage Foundation | General support | $3,600 |
| Hillsdale College | General support | $1,500 |
| Kqed | General support | $750 |
| Uc Regents | General support | $500 |
| Friends of the Belmont Library | General support | $300 |
| Friends of the Half Moon Bay Library | General support | $300 |
| Holbrook Palmer Park | General support | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard A Burgdorf Jr
- Cindy L Burgdorf
- Krista A Burgdorf
- Melanie Burgdorf
- Stacey Burgdorf
Questions people ask
Does Burgdorf Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Burgdorf Family Foundation give?
$142,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,200.
Who runs Burgdorf Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard A Burgdorf Jr (President), Cindy L Burgdorf (Secretary), Krista A Burgdorf (Vice President) and Melanie Burgdorf (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Burgdorf Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, science and research and education.