Burry Fredrik Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Burry Fredrik Foundation Inc is a private foundation in North Haven, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $470,959 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $102,695. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$470,959
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$102,695
- Assets$8.9 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $404,700 the year before.
6% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $435,262 | 17 | $8.4 million |
| 2024 | $404,700 | 16 | $8.8 million |
| 2025 | $470,959 | 17 | $8.9 million |
How to apply
Burry Fredrik Foundation Inc 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 Burry Fredrik Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 17 | $470,959 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Stage | Theatrical arts | $102,695 |
| Goodspeed Musicals | Theatrical arts | $82,147 |
| Theater Works | Theatrical arts | $51,375 |
| The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center | Theatrical arts | $50,000 |
| Act of Connecticut | Theatrical arts | $30,000 |
| Playhouse Threatre Group | Theatrical arts | $27,600 |
| Long Wharf Theatre | Theatrical arts | $26,642 |
| Westport Country Playhouse | Theatrical arts | $25,000 |
| Yale Repertory Theatre | Theatrical arts | $20,000 |
| Music Theatre of Connecticut | Theatrical arts | $15,000 |
| Legacy Theatre | Theatrical arts | $9,000 |
| Ivoryton Playhouse | Theatrical arts | $8,000 |
| Capital Classics Inc | Theatrical arts | $5,000 |
| Collective Consciousness Theatre Inc | Theatrical arts | $5,000 |
| Elm Shakespeare Co | Theatrical arts | $5,000 |
| Live and in Color Threater | Theatrical arts | $5,000 |
| Thrown Stone Theatre Company | Theatrical arts | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Pearce
- Michael Ross
- Anne Keefe
Questions people ask
Does Burry Fredrik Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Burry Fredrik Foundation Inc give?
$470,959 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Burry Fredrik Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara Pearce (Chair), Michael Ross (Treasurer) and Anne Keefe (Secretary).
What does Burry Fredrik Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.