Donald A Burns Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Donald A Burns Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $280,850 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $131,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$280,850
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$131,250
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $388,000 the year before.
53% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $388,000 | 13 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $280,850 | 15 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Steven Sanchez 235 South County Road Suite 204, Palm Beach, FL 33480 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (561) 655-7550 |
| What to submit | Please contact for information before submitting |
| Deadlines | Various |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Donald A Burns Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $131,250 |
| Florida | 3 | $75,000 |
| New York | 5 | $42,600 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $6,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LGBTQ Victory Fund | General support | $131,250 |
| Palm Beach Police Foundation | General support | $45,000 |
| Amfar the Foundation for AIDS Research | General support | $25,000 |
| Glades Academy | General support | $25,000 |
| American Friends of the Louvre | General support | $10,000 |
| Compass | General support | $10,000 |
| The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert | General support | $10,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Community Coalition Fundraising | General support | $5,000 |
| Promise Fund of Florida | General support | $5,000 |
| Hunt's Memorial United Methodist Church | General support | $5,000 |
| Charidy Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Pathfinders for Autism | General support | $1,000 |
| Breakthrough Alliance of Colorado Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Hope for Depression Research Foundation | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald A Burns
Questions people ask
Does Donald A Burns Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Various.
How much does Donald A Burns Foundation Inc give?
$280,850 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Donald A Burns Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald A Burns (President).
What does Donald A Burns Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, science and research and health.