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Burgstahler Foundation

Accepts applications New York, New York · EIN 821950186

Burgstahler Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $444,136 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $391,000 the year before.

26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$391,00032$8.6 million
2024$444,13631$10.1 million

How to apply

ContactDavid Burgstahler
1160 Park Avenue - 12D, New York, NY 10128
Phone or email(212) 828-4673
What to submitThe application should be in writing stating the purpose of the organization, address,telephone number and person to contact. Also please include prior period operating statement and balance sheet, and whether the organiztion is a 501(c) (3)organiztion.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Burgstahler Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania1$125,000
Connecticut1$100,000
New York18$89,136
Massachusetts2$51,000
California4$28,000
District of Columbia1$25,000
Kansas1$20,000
New Jersey1$5,000
Montana1$500
Tennessee1$500

Grants paid in 2024

All 31 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
National Philanthropic Trust
Jenkintown, PA
General support to various charities$125,000
Choate Rosemary Hall
Wallingford, CT
Education$100,000
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Education$50,000
Columbia University
New York, NY
Education$25,000
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Education$25,000
National Park Foundation
Washington, DC
Provide resources for the national parks$25,000
Pomona College
Claremont, CA
Education$25,000
Ku Endowment
Lawrance, KS
To partner with donors in providing philanthropic support to build a greater ku$20,000
Concerts in Motion
New York, NY
Arts$10,000
92Y
New York, NY
Community services$5,000
Black Rock Forest
Cornwall, NY
Advancing scientific understanding of the natural world through research, education, and conservation programs.$5,000
Church of Our Savior
New York, NY
Religious$5,000
The New School
New York, NY
Education$5,000
Founding Fish Network
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Cultivating bountiful fish populations and fostering healthy marine ecosystems.$5,000
American Cancer Society
New York, NY
Medical$1,036
American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY
Arts$1,000
Cardinals Appeal
New York, NY
Community services$1,000
Central Park Conservancy
New York, NY
To restore, manage and enhance central park, in partnership with the public, for the enjoyment of present and future$1,000
McCallum Theatre
Palm Desert, CA
Arts$1,000
Open Space Institute
Palm Desert, CA
Arts$1,000
Fund for Park Ave
New York, NY
Community services$1,000
The Living Desert
Palm Desert, CA
Desert conservation through preservation, education and appreciation.$1,000
Vco St Ignatius Martyr
Long Beach, NY
Religious$1,000
The Nature Conservancy
New York, NY
Environmental conservation$1,000
Yellowstone 2 Yukon
Cambridge, MA
Student-led overnight shelter for youth experiencing homelessness$1,000
America Scores New York
New York, NY
Community services$1,000
American Prairie
Bozeman, MT
Wildlife conservation$500
Chi Omega Foundation
Memphis, TN
Educational and leadership training$500
Episcopal Charities
New York, NY
Provides funding and support to community-based human service programs$500
New York Junior League
New York, NY
Community services$500
Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department
Lawrance, NY
Community services$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Burgstahler Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does Burgstahler Foundation give?

$444,136 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Burgstahler Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists David Burgstahler (President, Treasurer) and Leslie Burgstahler (Chairman of the Board, Sec).

What does Burgstahler Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.

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