Meghan Burnett Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Meghan Burnett Foundation is a private foundation in Wakefield, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,200 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,500. 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$9,200
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$94,245
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $12,613 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,539 | 7 | $74,438 |
| 2024 | $12,613 | 6 | $84,512 |
| 2025 | $9,200 | 8 | $94,245 |
How to apply
Meghan Burnett 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
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $8,200 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | fellowship award | $1,500 |
| Wakefield Memorial High School | charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| TSF of Wakefield | charitable contribution | $1,200 |
| Individual | fellowship award | $1,000 |
| Individual | fellowship award | $1,000 |
| Wakefield Youth Softball | charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Individual | fellowship award | $1,000 |
| Individual | fellowship award | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Burnett
- Dena Domey
- Thomas Purcell
- David Story
- Ellen Moschella
- Alissa Story
- Mary Burnett
- Jeffrey Butland
- Peggy Hagopian
- Irene Oliver
Questions people ask
Does Meghan Burnett Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Meghan Burnett Foundation give?
$9,200 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Meghan Burnett Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Burnett (President/Clerk), Dena Domey (Treasurer/Secretary), Thomas Purcell (Director) and David Story (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.