Em Burger Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Em Burger Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in California, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $164,750 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $48,400. 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$164,750
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$48,400
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $145,000 the year before.
16% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $138,000 | 64 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $145,000 | 52 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $164,750 | 50 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Em Burger Memorial 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 Em Burger Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 44 | $152,750 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California R1 High School | Further exempt purpose | $48,400 |
| University of Mo - Meat Lab | Further exempt purpose | $22,700 |
| Friends of the Finke | Further exempt purpose | $14,000 |
| Mu Healthcare - Children's Hospital | Further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Childcare Village | Further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Heart of Mo United Way | Further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Henry County School System | Further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Paris Special School District | Further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| City of California - Fire Dept | Further exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| California Middle School | Further exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| California Rural Fire Dept | Further exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Missouri Farmers Care Foundation | Further exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Further exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Gateway Industries | Further exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Moniteau County Historical Society | Further exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Rape & Abuse Crisis Services | Further exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| California Elem PTO | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| California Middle School PTSA | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Capital Region Foundation | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Children's Miracle Network | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Elia Wood Paegelow Foundation | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Jamestown Swimming Pool | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Latham Park Foundation | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Ministerial Alliance | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Missouri State Fair Foundation-Yiaf | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Moniteau Christian Ministries Cent | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Moniteau County Regional Ec Dev | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Red Slipper Warrior Project | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| SLC Foundation | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| United Way | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Missouri Heartland | Further exempt purpose | $600 |
| Alliance for Kids | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| American Heart Association | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| California Elementary School | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| California High School - Boys St | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| California High School - Girls St | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| California Project Graduation | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| Community Connections of MC | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Austin Mouse
- Amy Mouse
- Ann Fletcher
- Aaron Burger
Questions people ask
Does Em Burger Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Em Burger Memorial Foundation give?
$164,750 in tax year 2025, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Em Burger Memorial Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Austin Mouse (Secretary), Amy Mouse (President), Ann Fletcher (Treasurer) and Aaron Burger (Vice Preside).
What does Em Burger Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.