Burger Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Burger Family Foundation is a private foundation in Incline Village, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $17,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$17,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $145,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $50,000 | 7 | $953,683 |
| 2024 | $145,000 | 6 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $17,000 | 5 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Burger 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 Burger Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | Cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. | $5,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | To help the blind or visually impaired living in the united states or canada desiring enhanced mobility, independence, community, and inclusion. | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. | $5,000 |
| Boys Town | Changing the way america cares for children & families | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association | To fund innovative research, train future scientists, and address social drivers of health to reduce cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shirley R Burger
- Stephen Burger
Questions people ask
Does Burger Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Burger Family Foundation give?
$17,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Burger Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Shirley R Burger (President) and Stephen Burger (Director).
What does Burger Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.