Burt Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Burt Foundation is a private foundation in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.4 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$2.4 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$54.3 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.4 million the year before.
10% 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 | $1.7 million | 28 | $39.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 30 | $45.8 million |
| 2025 | $2.4 million | 29 | $54.3 million |
How to apply
Burt 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 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 15 | $1.3 million |
| Arizona | 7 | $450,000 |
| California | 2 | $175,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $175,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $150,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $75,000 |
| New York | 1 | $75,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Animal Rescue Le Michigan Animal Rescue League | Used consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $300,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Best Friends Animal Sanctuary | Used consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $175,000 |
| Dog Is My Copilot Inc Dog Is My Copilot Inc | Consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $150,000 |
| Michigan Anti-Cruelty Soc Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society | Used consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $150,000 |
| Paws With A Cause Paws With A Cause | Used consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $150,000 |
| Umrc Foundation United Methodist Retirement Heritage Foundation | Consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $150,000 |
| Friends of Pima Co Animal Care Friends of Pima Co Animal Care | Consistent w/501(c)(3) status | $125,000 |
| Humane Society of Huron V Humane Society of Huron Valley | Used consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $125,000 |
| Performing Animal Welfare Society Performing Animal Welfare Society | Used consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $100,000 |
| Alliance for the Great Lakes Alliance for the Great Lakes | Consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $75,000 |
| Fisher House Fisher House | Used consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $75,000 |
| Horses Haven Horses Haven | Used consistent w/501(c)(3) status | $75,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue Pilots to the Rescue | Used consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $75,000 |
| Project St Vet Project St Vet | Used consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $75,000 |
| Tip of the Mitt Watershed Tip of the Mitt Watershed | Used consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $75,000 |
| Tucson Wildlife Center Inc Tucson Wildlife Center Inc | Consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $75,000 |
| Arizona Sonora Desert Museum Arizona Sonora Desert Museum | Consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $50,000 |
| Hermitage No Kill Cat Shelter Mermitage No Kill Cat Shelter | Consistent w/501(c)(3) status | $50,000 |
| Legacy Land Conservancy Legacy Land Conservancy | Used consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $50,000 |
| Little Traverse Conservan Little Traverse Conservancy | Used consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $50,000 |
| Sasha Farm Sasha Farm | Used consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $50,000 |
| Southeast Michigan Land Southest Michigan Land Conservancy | Used consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $50,000 |
| Southern Az Animal Food Bank Southern Az Animal Food Bank | Consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $50,000 |
| Cheboygan Co Humane Society Cheboygan Co Humane Society | Used consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $40,000 |
| Michigan Humane Society Michigan Humane Society | Used consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $25,000 |
| Pima Paws for Life Pima Paws for Life | Consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $25,000 |
| Detroit Zoological Society Detroit Zoological Society | Used consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $20,000 |
| Burt Lake Preservation Assoc Burt Lake Preservation Association | Used consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $15,000 |
| Trails End Wildlife Refug Trails End Wildlife Refuge | Used consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrea L Holmes
- Christine M Holmes
- Erik H Serr
Questions people ask
Does Burt Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Burt Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Burt Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrea L Holmes (President), Christine M Holmes (Director) and Erik H Serr (Director).
What does Burt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, environment and conservation and arts and culture.