The Charitable Foundation of the Burns Family Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Charitable Foundation of the Burns Family Inc is a private foundation in Vermontville, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $201,000 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $40,000. 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$201,000
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $205,000 the year before.
36% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $200,000 | 55 | $4.7 million |
| 2023 | $205,000 | 57 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $201,000 | 56 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
The Charitable Foundation of the Burns Family 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 The Charitable Foundation of the Burns Family Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 4 | $54,500 |
| New York | 29 | $47,500 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $40,000 |
| Florida | 7 | $35,500 |
| California | 1 | $7,500 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $4,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church | Support for education programs | $40,000 |
| Wyo Theater Inc | Support for performing arts and dance programs | $30,000 |
| Chabad of South Palm Beach | Support for jewish addiction awareness network | $10,000 |
| Sheridan Community Foundation | Support for community programs | $10,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church | Support for educational and religious programs | $9,000 |
| Our 2 Sons | Support addiction and recovery programs | $7,500 |
| Pulse Percussion Inc | Support for the youth arts program | $7,500 |
| Sister's of Divine Compassion | Support programs for the disadvantaged | $6,000 |
| Jewish Recoverery Center | Support for the addiction recovery program | $5,000 |
| Recovery Community Hub of PB County | Support for addiction and recovery programs | $5,000 |
| Southeast Florida Recovery Advocates | Support for addiction and recovery programs | $5,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Support programs for people affected by war, poverty and disasters | $4,000 |
| Ursuline School | Support for education and scholarship programs | $4,000 |
| San Miguel Academy of Newburgh | Support for education programs | $3,000 |
| Annunciation Church | Support programs for religious activities | $2,000 |
| Careers in Sports High School | Support for education program | $2,000 |
| Christian Appalacian Project | Support for the food for children program | $2,000 |
| Community Service Associates Inc | Support for meal programs for the poor | $2,000 |
| Friends of Crestwood Library | Support for sponsor programs for the community | $2,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary | Support farm animal rescue programs | $2,000 |
| Marine Corp Scholarship Fund | Support for education scholarship fund | $2,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | Support for cleft surgery programs | $2,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Support for the smart home program | $2,000 |
| Wounded Worrior Project | Support for wounded veteran soldiers | $2,000 |
| The Bowery Mission | Support programs for the homeless and hungry | $2,000 |
| Ashville Humane Society | Support for adoption program | $1,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Support for medical care around the world | $1,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Support for programs to find affordable housing | $1,500 |
| St Judes Children's Hospital | Support programs for children with cancer | $1,500 |
| Aes Crestwood Foundation | Support for edicational programs | $1,000 |
| Archdiocese of New York | Support for religious activities | $1,000 |
| Annuciation Players | Support for athletic program | $1,000 |
| Annunciation Crestwood Foundation | Support programs for education | $1,000 |
| Archbishop Stepinac High School | Support for scholarship programs | $1,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Support for spay and neuter program | $1,000 |
| Bideawee | Support programs for pet adoptions | $1,000 |
| Blessed Sacrament Church | Support programs for religious education | $1,000 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach | Support for food and housing for the poor | $1,000 |
| Good Councel | Support for residential programs for expectant mothers | $1,000 |
| Hearts to Homes | Support for foster children to obtain food and housing | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- D Bruce Burns
- John B Goldsborough
- Laura Finneran
- Brandon S Goldsborough
- Sharon Burns-Carter
Questions people ask
Does The Charitable Foundation of the Burns Family Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Charitable Foundation of the Burns Family Inc give?
$201,000 in tax year 2024, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Charitable Foundation of the Burns Family Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists D Bruce Burns (Vice-President/Director), John B Goldsborough (President/Director), Laura Finneran (Secretary/Director) and Brandon S Goldsborough (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Charitable Foundation of the Burns Family Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.