Martin and Shirley Burns Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Martin and Shirley Burns Family Foundation is a private foundation in Meridian, Idaho. In tax year 2025 it gave $545,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $80,000. 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$545,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$13.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $552,500 the year before.
33% 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 | $415,000 | 14 | $11.0 million |
| 2024 | $552,500 | 17 | $12.0 million |
| 2025 | $545,000 | 16 | $13.0 million |
How to apply
Martin and Shirley Burns Family Foundation 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 Martin and Shirley Burns Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $260,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $80,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $30,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $30,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Things Possible | General support | $80,000 |
| Harvest Christian Fellowship | General support | $80,000 |
| Harvest Christian Fellowship | General support | $75,000 |
| Calvary Chapel Chino Hills | General support | $50,000 |
| Mercury One | General support | $50,000 |
| Preborn | General support | $30,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General support | $30,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Sandals Church - Hunter Park | General support | $25,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General support | $25,000 |
| International Fellowship Christians and Jews | General support | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | General support | $25,000 |
| Jafi | General support | $10,000 |
| Boise Rescue Mission | General support | $5,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | General support | $5,000 |
| Southern California Mountains Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia Burns McCaughey
- Daniel Burns
Questions people ask
Does Martin and Shirley Burns Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Martin and Shirley Burns Family Foundation give?
$545,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Martin and Shirley Burns Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cynthia Burns McCaughey (Co-Trustee) and Daniel Burns (Co-Trustee).
What does Martin and Shirley Burns Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.