Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $206,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$206,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$580,078
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $67,550 the year before.
80% 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 | $50,500 | 8 | $789,081 |
| 2023 | $67,550 | 5 | $762,127 |
| 2024 | $206,500 | 15 | $580,078 |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert G Burton PO Box 4870, Greenwich, CT 06831 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 246-0733 |
| What to submit | Applicant should submit a statement as to what the contributions will be used for. |
What Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $173,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $11,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University | General support | $150,000 |
| Girls Educational and Mentoring Services Inc(gems) | General support | $10,000 |
| University of Alabama | General support | $10,000 |
| Winter Center for Austism Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Greenwich Country Day School | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Police Unity Tour | General support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Tech University | General support | $5,000 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) | General support | $1,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | General support | $1,000 |
| Paws Chicago | General support | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Connecticut Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Tag Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert G Burton
- Paula M Burton
- Leonard C Green
Questions people ask
Does Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation give?
$206,500 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert G Burton (Trustee), Paula M Burton (Trustee) and Leonard C Green (Trustee).
What does Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and disability.