W W Burgiss Charities Inc
Preselected recipients only
W W Burgiss Charities Inc is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $156,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$156,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees92%
Giving in 2025 was up from $152,000 the year before.
92% 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 | $151,000 | 9 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $152,000 | 9 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $156,000 | 12 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
W W Burgiss Charities Inc 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 W W Burgiss Charities Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 12 | $156,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Greenville | Building a Brighter Tomorrow Campaign & Fueling Healthy Kids | $35,000 |
| Safe Harbor Inc | Beds for New Greenville Shelter Apartments | $20,000 |
| United Housing Connections | Home Again: Because Everyone Deserves an Address | $15,000 |
| The Julie Valentine Center | Chaplaincy Program Development | $12,500 |
| YouthBASE Inc | Increasing Access to Academic Success: Doubling Student Capacity Through Classroom Renovation | $12,500 |
| Clement's Kindness Fund for the Chi | Financial Assistance for Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorder Families | $10,000 |
| Communities In Schools of South Car | Programmatic Infrastructure: Student Mentorship | $10,000 |
| Lead Academy Public Charter School | Free Meals for Low Income Students | $10,000 |
| Augustine Literacy Project | Furnishing Hope: ALP-Upstate Office Launch | $9,200 |
| Feed Seed Co | Scaling to Address Food Insecurity | $8,300 |
| Servants for Sight | Website Upgrades to Support Sustainable Growth | $7,500 |
| Greenville Tech Foundation Inc | Caring Corner Fund | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leigh M McGill
- W Clark Gallivan
- Debbie Bell
Questions people ask
Does W W Burgiss Charities Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does W W Burgiss Charities Inc give?
$156,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs W W Burgiss Charities Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Leigh M McGill (Chairman), W Clark Gallivan (Director) and Debbie Bell (Director).
What does W W Burgiss Charities Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.