Burns Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Burns Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomington, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $122,700 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$122,700
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,200 the year before.
42% 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 | $111,700 | 15 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $100,200 | 23 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $122,700 | 19 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Burns 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 Burns Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 17 | $116,700 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County Community Radio (Wtip) | General | $40,000 |
| TPT - Twin Cities PBS | General | $12,000 |
| U of MN Jim Klobuchar Scholarship Fund | General | $10,000 |
| The Breck Fund | General | $10,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Arts | General | $7,500 |
| Hennepin Health Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| The Angel Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Emerge Minnesota | General | $5,000 |
| Unite 2 Fight Paralysis | General | $5,000 |
| Get Up Stand Up to Cure Paralysis | General | $5,000 |
| Harvest From the Heart | General | $5,000 |
| The JK Movement | General | $3,500 |
| More | General | $3,000 |
| Ann Bancroft Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | General | $1,200 |
| Sharing & Caring Hands | General | $1,000 |
| The Evan Scholars Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| The Page Education Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| The Glenn Catholic Senior Homes | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathryn A Burns
- Colleen Burns Harristhal
- Tracy M Burns
Questions people ask
Does Burns Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Burns Family Foundation give?
$122,700 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Burns Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathryn A Burns (Director/Ceo/Treasurer), Colleen Burns Harristhal (Director) and Tracy M Burns (Director).
What does Burns Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.