Florence V Burden Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Florence V Burden Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $560,000 in 99 grants; the typical grant was $2,143 and the largest $42,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$560,000
- Number of grants99
- Typical grant$2,143
- Largest grant$42,000
- Assets$18.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $667,500 the year before.
20% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $667,500 | 111 | $16.6 million |
| 2024 | $560,000 | 99 | $18.4 million |
How to apply
Florence V Burden 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 Florence V Burden Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York. It also paid $15,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 31 | $242,000 |
| Massachusetts | 18 | $76,715 |
| Maine | 26 | $51,143 |
| Oregon | 2 | $47,500 |
| California | 5 | $36,143 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $16,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $8,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Literary Arts | Conservation | $42,000 |
| Friendship Works | Volunteer program for older adults | $35,000 |
| NYC Employment & Training | Employment | $30,000 |
| The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan Inc | Dementia programming | $30,000 |
| Xavier Mission Inc | Life skills and training | $30,000 |
| Middle East Children's Alliance | Humitarian aide | $24,000 |
| Go Project Inc | Specialized education | $19,000 |
| Carter Burden Network | Care of the elderly | $18,500 |
| New Yorkers for Children Inc | Child welfare | $17,500 |
| Air Ambulance Northern Ireland | Helicopter emergency medicl service | $15,000 |
| Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration | Medical research | $15,000 |
| Horizons New Jersey | Education | $15,000 |
| Pets Are Wonderful Support Inc | Physical & financial pet support | $15,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Education | $15,000 |
| Every Mother Counts | Social services | $10,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | Park conservation | $10,000 |
| Northeast Harbor Sailing School | Recreation | $10,000 |
| Room to Grow National Inc | Social services | $10,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Education | $10,000 |
| Hoosac School | Education | $8,500 |
| Sant Bani School | Education | $8,500 |
| William J Brennan Jr Center for Justice Inc | Legal services | $8,500 |
| United Mission for Relief and Development Umr | Humitarian aide | $6,000 |
| Catlin Gabel School | Education | $5,500 |
| Heart String for Horses | Animal protection and welfare | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Boys & Girls Club Inc | Social services | $5,000 |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital Inc | Healthcare | $5,000 |
| Nova Ukraine | Humitarian aide | $5,000 |
| Citizens Awareness Network | Social services | $4,000 |
| Georgetown Univeristy | Education | $4,000 |
| Kisma Preserve | Animal protection and welfare | $4,000 |
| Red Bell Run Foundation | Animal protection and welfare | $4,000 |
| Wandering Hearts Rescue | Animal protection and welfare | $4,000 |
| National Crime Prevention Council Inc | Criminal justice | $3,500 |
| Sanctuary for Families Inc | Human rights | $3,500 |
| Tryon Arts & Crafts School | Services of children | $3,500 |
| College of the Atlantic | Education | $3,000 |
| Community Health Project Inc | Healthcare | $3,000 |
| Emit Theatre Inc | Community building | $3,000 |
| Nativity School of Worcester Inc | Education | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Danylle Rudin
- Edward PH Burden
- Florence C Macdonald
- Ordway P Burden
- Alexandra Macdonald
- Susan L Burden
- Charmaine S Burden
- Flobelle Burden Davis
- Isabelle LH Burden
- Jean Ep Burden
- Wendy L Burden
- Phoebe Lynch
- Alexandra C McKee
- Andrea D Rosengarten
Questions people ask
Does Florence V Burden Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Florence V Burden Foundation give?
$560,000 in tax year 2024, across 99 grants, with a typical grant of $2,143.
Who runs Florence V Burden Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Danylle Rudin (Executive Director), Edward PH Burden (Director & Co-Chair), Florence C Macdonald (Director & Co-Chair) and Ordway P Burden (Director & Vice President) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Florence V Burden Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and faith communities.