Burt Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Burt Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $481,026 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$481,026
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$267,361
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was up from $274,500 the year before.
57% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $341,550 | 32 | $537,113 |
| 2023 | $274,500 | 27 | $229,152 |
| 2024 | $481,026 | 21 | $267,361 |
How to apply
Burt 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 Burt Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 12 | $303,526 |
| California | 7 | $169,500 |
| New York | 1 | $7,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement of Chicago | See above | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | See above | $50,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | See above | $50,000 |
| Ngo Source | See above. | $45,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | See above | $42,500 |
| Coleman Advocates | See above | $39,133 |
| Baker Demonstration School | See above | $37,500 |
| Evanston Animal Shelter Assocation | See above | $30,000 |
| Homey | See above | $30,000 |
| Strides for Peace | See above | $30,000 |
| From the Heart Productions | See above | $20,000 |
| Synergy School | See above | $16,500 |
| San Francisco Fire | See above | $13,000 |
| The Field | See above | $7,500 |
| Tides Foundation | See above | $5,867 |
| Hi Kitty Kitty | See above | $5,000 |
| Evanston Wilmette Golf Course Association | See above | $5,000 |
| Lurie Childrens Foundation | See above | $2,500 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation | All contributions are made to further the goals of the recipient organization. | $526 |
| Chicago Public Library Fund | See above | $500 |
| Southern Methodist University | See above | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert N Burt
- Lynn C Burt
- Charles R Burt
- Randolph N Burt
- Tracy C Burt
Questions people ask
Does Burt Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Burt Family Foundation give?
$481,026 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Burt Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert N Burt (Trustee), Lynn C Burt (Trustee), Charles R Burt (Trustee) and Randolph N Burt (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Burt Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.