Burlingame Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Burlingame Foundation is a private foundation in Darien, Connecticut. In tax year 2022 it gave $1.7 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $210,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2022.
- Grants paid, 2022$1.7 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$210,000
- Assets$0
How to apply
Burlingame 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 Burlingame Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $510,000 |
| Connecticut | 8 | $435,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $225,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $190,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $165,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $125,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2022
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Americares | General fund | $210,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | General fund | $200,000 |
| Feeding America | General fund | $165,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General fund | $150,000 |
| Finca | General fund | $125,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | General fund | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army | General fund | $100,000 |
| US Fund for UNICEF | General fund | $100,000 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center | General fund | $75,000 |
| Stanley M Isaacs Neighborhood Center | General fund | $75,000 |
| Children's Aid | General fund | $70,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research | General fund | $50,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General fund | $40,000 |
| Kolbe Cathedral High School | General fund | $35,000 |
| Inner City Scholarship Fund | General fund | $25,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Wilmer Eye Institute | General fund | $25,000 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | General fund | $25,000 |
| Stamford Hospital Foundation | General fund | $25,000 |
| At Home in Darien | General fund | $20,000 |
| Family Rentry | General fund | $15,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts University | General fund | $15,000 |
| Learning Ally | General fund | $5,000 |
| Waveny Life Care Center | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary E Burlingame
- Janet E Burlingame
- Susan B Levangia
- Elizabeth A Burlingame
Questions people ask
Does Burlingame Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Burlingame Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2022, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Burlingame Foundation?
Its 2022 filing lists Mary E Burlingame (Trustee), Janet E Burlingame (Trustee), Susan B Levangia (Trustee) and Elizabeth A Burlingame (Trustee).
What does Burlingame Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, international and health.