Burnham Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Burnham Family Foundation is a private foundation in Battle Creek, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,525 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$60,525
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $52,350 the year before.
67% 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 | $60,131 | 25 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $52,350 | 22 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $60,525 | 27 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles Burnham 622 Jennings Lane, Battle Creek, MI 49015 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 420-9133 |
| What to submit | Letter |
What Burnham Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 18 | $30,025 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $14,500 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $12,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Helen's Pink Sky Foundation | Human services | $10,000 |
| Safe Place Shelter | Human services | $7,375 |
| Catholic Foundation of Michigan | Human services | $5,000 |
| Jackson Youth Hockey | Educational | $5,000 |
| Sherman Lake YMCA | Human services | $4,750 |
| Community Found of Jackson Hole | Human services | $3,500 |
| Children's Learning Center | Educational | $3,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Founation | Educational | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Human services | $2,500 |
| Uofm - Event on Main Fundraiser | Human services | $2,500 |
| Ves PTO | Educational | $2,000 |
| Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools | Educational | $1,500 |
| Battle Creek Community Foundation | Human services | $1,000 |
| Binder Park Zoo | Educational | $1,000 |
| Dyslexia Help at the U of M | Human services | $1,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Human services | $1,000 |
| The Association for Frontemporal | Human services | $1,000 |
| The Ferris Foundation | Educational | $1,000 |
| The Drive for Life Foundation | Human services | $600 |
| Battle Creek Optimist Club | Educational | $500 |
| Bronson Health Foundation | Human services | $500 |
| Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo | Human services | $500 |
| Family and Children Services | Human services | $500 |
| Individual | Educational | $500 |
| Individual | Educational | $500 |
| Z Zurich Foundation | Human services | $500 |
| Individual | Human services | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles C Burnham
- M Anne Burnham
Questions people ask
Does Burnham Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Burnham Family Foundation give?
$60,525 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Burnham Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles C Burnham (President) and M Anne Burnham (Sec/Treas.).
What does Burnham Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and youth programs.