Burgess Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Burgess Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Miami Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $663,525 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $25,500 and the largest $500,000. 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$663,525
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$25,500
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$19.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $246,500 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $246,500 | 3 | $8.8 million |
| 2025 | $663,525 | 6 | $19.0 million |
How to apply
Burgess 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 Burgess Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $500,000 |
| New York | 1 | $111,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $26,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $525 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USA Track and Field Foundation | Program support | $500,000 |
| Armory Foundation | Program support | $111,000 |
| Aspen Art Museum | Program support | $26,000 |
| Wesleyan University | Program support | $25,000 |
| The Madeira School | Program support | $1,000 |
| Dolphins Cycling Challenge (DBA Dolphins Cancer Challenge) | Program support | $525 |
Officers and trustees
- John Burgess
- Theresa P Burgess
- Elizabeth Burgess
- Cornelia A Burgess
- John Burgessjr
Questions people ask
Does Burgess Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Burgess Family Foundation Inc give?
$663,525 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $25,500.
Who runs Burgess Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John Burgess (Chair/Pres/Dir), Theresa P Burgess (Treasurer / Director), Elizabeth Burgess (Secretary / Director) and Cornelia A Burgess (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Burgess Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.