Burmester Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Burmester Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $85,030 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $9,515 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$85,030
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$9,515
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $79,759 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $79,759 | 9 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $85,030 | 10 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Burmester Charitable Trust 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 Burmester Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 10 | $85,030 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Janesville | General operations | $10,000 |
| Freedom House Mission Ministries | General | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Counseling and Family Services of Wisconsin Inc | General | $10,000 |
| House of Hope Green Bay Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative | General | $10,000 |
| Howe Community Resource Center | General | $9,030 |
| The Women's Cenetr Inc | General | $8,000 |
| St Ann Center for Intergenerational Care Inc | General | $8,000 |
| Foster the Village | General | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Burmester Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Burmester Charitable Trust give?
$85,030 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $9,515.
Who runs Burmester Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Burmester Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and youth programs.