Burns-Donovan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Burns-Donovan Foundation is a private foundation in Ames, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,317 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $22,000. 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$120,317
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$22,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $78,450 the year before.
47% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $76,631 | 10 | $1.6 million |
| 2023 | $80,629 | 10 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $78,450 | 10 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $120,317 | 15 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Burns-Donovan 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 Burns-Donovan Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 15 | $120,317 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center | Religous education | $22,000 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center | Religious education | $17,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Parish | Religious education | $15,500 |
| Mater Dei Catholic Parish | Religous education | $12,000 |
| St Patrick Catholic Church | Religious education | $10,000 |
| St Teresa of Calcutta Faith Formation | Religious education | $9,312 |
| St Cecilia Catholic Church | Religous education | $8,000 |
| Trinity Cluster | Religous education | $6,000 |
| Archangels Catholic Church | Religious education | $5,000 |
| Spires of Faith Cluster | Religious education | $5,000 |
| Notre Dame Catholic Parish | Religious education | $3,100 |
| Holy Cross Blessed Sacrament | Religous education | $3,000 |
| Good Shepard Catholic Cluster | Religous education | $2,000 |
| Beckman Catholic High School | Religous education | $1,850 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Religious education | $555 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia L Inbody
- Father Kyle Digmann
- Steven P Wandro
Questions people ask
Does Burns-Donovan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Burns-Donovan Foundation give?
$120,317 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Burns-Donovan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cynthia L Inbody (Secretary/Treasurer/Direct), Father Kyle Digmann (Director) and Steven P Wandro (President/Director).
What does Burns-Donovan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.