Burwen Education Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Burwen Education Foundation is a private foundation in Mountain View, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $132,056 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $29,331. 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$132,056
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$29,331
- Assets$154,235
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $158,710 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $145,936 | 43 | $69,194 |
| 2023 | $158,710 | 52 | $90,704 |
| 2024 | $132,056 | 51 | $154,235 |
How to apply
Burwen Education 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Burwen Education Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 50 | $127,056 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $29,331 |
| Action for Nepal | Scholarship | $15,150 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $11,700 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,288 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,787 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,597 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Zikaron Holocaust Commemorations Inc | Educational | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,603 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,600 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- David Burwen
- Susan Burwen
- Jennifer Pence
- Jason Burwen
- Daniel Burwen
- Shiva Avari
- Arman Maghbouleh
- Wendy Walleigh
Questions people ask
Does Burwen Education Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Burwen Education Foundation give?
$132,056 in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Burwen Education Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Burwen (President), Susan Burwen (Vice President), Jennifer Pence (Executive Director) and Jason Burwen (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Burwen Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.