Burns Legacy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Burns Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in St Charles, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $165,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$165,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $206,900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $136,500 | 13 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $206,900 | 16 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $165,000 | 17 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Burns Legacy 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Burns Legacy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8 | $98,000 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $22,500 |
| New York | 2 | $17,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rcosa | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Waukegan to College | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Mike Rowe Works Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Alexian Brothers Scholarship Fund | Charitable/Educational | $15,000 |
| Misericordia | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sharing Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Camp Courageous | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Doctors of Recital Partners | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kenosha Welcome Center | Chartiable | $5,000 |
| Shalom Center | Charitable | $2,500 |
| CASA of the River Region | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Culinary Care | Charitable | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory T Snyder
- Melinda R Snyder
- Patrick T Snyder
- Bethany Short
- John R Neal
- Shawna Burns Neal
- Brent B Burns
- Jarret Freels
- Dan Short
- Noble Freels
Questions people ask
Does Burns Legacy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Burns Legacy Foundation give?
$165,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Burns Legacy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gregory T Snyder (Director), Melinda R Snyder (Director), Patrick T Snyder (President & CEO) and Bethany Short (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Burns Legacy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.