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James R Burroughs Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Manhattan Beach, California · EIN 954605657

James R Burroughs Family Foundation is a private foundation in Manhattan Beach, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $82,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $55,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $104,500 the year before.

29% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$104,5009$1.6 million
2024$82,5007$1.5 million

How to apply

James R Burroughs 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What James R Burroughs Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California5$72,500
Michigan1$5,000
New York1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Share Inc
Beverly Hills, CA
Community support$55,000
Ducks Unlimited
Dexter, MI
Preservation of natural resources$5,000
Adirondack Camp
Putnam Station, NY
Family and child support services$5,000
St Johns Medical Center
Santa Monica, CA
Health and welfare$5,000
California Waterfowl
Roseville, CA
Preservation of natural resources$5,000
Westside Neighborhood School
Los Angeles, CA
Family and child support services$5,000
Covenant Nursery School
Los Angeles, CA
Family and child support services$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James R Burroughs Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does James R Burroughs Family Foundation give?

$82,500 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs James R Burroughs Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists James R Burrroughs (President & Director) and Janis T Burroughs (V.P., Secr., Tres., Dir.).

What does James R Burroughs Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.

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