Charles J & Burton S August Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Charles J & Burton S August Family Foundation is a private foundation in Rochester, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $495,002 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$495,002
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$9.1 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2024 was up from $372,755 the year before.
82% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $439,096 | 19 | $8.6 million |
| 2023 | $372,755 | 18 | $8.9 million |
| 2024 | $495,002 | 18 | $9.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert August 3500 East Ave 105, Rochester, NY 14618 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (585) 802-2274 |
| What to submit | No required format |
| Restrictions | Recipient must be a 501(c)(3) organization |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Charles J & Burton S August Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $495,002 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Capital campaign-movement lab | $50,000 |
| Heritage Christian Services | Therapeutic pool | $50,000 |
| Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach | Facility repairs | $50,000 |
| Unity | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | Backyard project | $45,000 |
| Mary Cariola Childrens Center | Seven passenger van | $44,770 |
| Equicenter | Renovations for community garden | $30,000 |
| Rochester Presbyterian Home | Tractor | $26,732 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Rochester | Teen center renovation | $25,000 |
| Foodlink | Loading docks for curbside market | $25,000 |
| Friendly Home | Capital campaign for memory care space | $25,000 |
| Center for Hope | Exam room | $24,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Technological infrastructure upgrades | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central New York | Sound panels for discovery center | $20,000 |
| Aurora House | General | $3,000 |
| Mary Cariola Childrens Center | General | $3,000 |
| The Strong Museum of Play | General | $2,500 |
| Do the Right Thing of Rochester Inc | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew August
- Elizabeth August Mafrici
- Burton August Jr
- Robert August
- Susan Eastwood
- Jan August
- Michael Smith
- Philip Fishbach
Questions people ask
Does Charles J & Burton S August Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Charles J & Burton S August Family Foundation give?
$495,002 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Charles J & Burton S August Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew August (Treasurer), Elizabeth August Mafrici (Secretary), Burton August Jr (Trustee) and Robert August (Vice Chairperson) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Charles J & Burton S August Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and arts and culture.