Burt Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Burt Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Waterford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $258,075 in 79 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $22,600. 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$258,075
- Number of grants79
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$22,600
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $209,450 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $187,000 | 71 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $209,450 | 70 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $258,075 | 79 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Burt Family 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.
What Burt Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $52,700 |
| Connecticut | 12 | $39,375 |
| California | 12 | $31,500 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $26,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $15,750 |
| Texas | 4 | $13,250 |
| Florida | 4 | $9,000 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $9,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $9,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $7,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Bird Fund | General purposes | $22,600 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfa (Ifaw) | General purposes | $12,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | General purposes | $6,250 |
| Ray of Light Farm | General purposes | $5,625 |
| Bat Conts International | General purposes | $5,500 |
| Pandemonium RP | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Sheldrick Trust | General purposes | $4,750 |
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue | General purposes | $4,500 |
| Envir Defend Fund | General purposes | $4,500 |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue | General purposes | $4,500 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation Society | General purposes | $4,500 |
| Wild Animal Santuary | General purposes | $4,500 |
| Wildlife in Crisis | General purposes | $4,500 |
| Hudson River Sloop Clearwater | General purposes | $4,100 |
| Mara Elephant Project | General purposes | $4,000 |
| Oceana | General purposes | $4,000 |
| Wolf Conservation Center | General purposes | $4,000 |
| Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary | General purposes | $4,000 |
| A Place Called Hope | General purposes | $3,750 |
| CT Animal House | General purposes | $3,750 |
| St Martin's Animal Foundation | General purposes | $3,750 |
| Aldf | General purposes | $3,500 |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescu | General purposes | $3,500 |
| Companion Animals Alliance | General purposes | $3,500 |
| Elephant Santuary | General purposes | $3,250 |
| Little Longears | General purposes | $3,250 |
| Mountain Humane | General purposes | $3,250 |
| Turtles Back | General purposes | $3,250 |
| Wrari | General purposes | $3,250 |
| Born Free USA | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Exotic Feline Rescue Center | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Gerda's Equine Rescue | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Guardians of Rescue | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Horse Rescue United Inc | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Ironwood Pig Sanctuary | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Nowzad Dogs NFP | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Ocean Conservatory | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Saving Americas Mustangs | General purposes | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gillian von Nieda Beebe
Questions people ask
Does Burt Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Burt Family Foundation Inc give?
$258,075 in tax year 2025, across 79 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Burt Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Gillian von Nieda Beebe (President Tr).
What does Burt Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, environment and conservation and international.