Burroughs Memorial Trust
Accepts applications
Burroughs Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$56,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was down from $80,500 the year before.
24% of its 2025 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 | $16,500 | 9 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $80,500 | 19 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $56,000 | 17 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | ANNE CAREY co HUNTINGTON BANK 328 S Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (810) 342-7089 |
| What to submit | Requests are submitted by sending a letter to anne carey at firstmerit bank |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) charity |
What Burroughs Memorial Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 12 | $40,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Genesee County | General support | $10,000 |
| Shelter of Flint | General operating | $7,000 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Michigan | General operating | $6,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating | $6,000 |
| Catholic Charities Corporation | General operating | $6,000 |
| Carriage Town Ministries | General operating | $6,000 |
| Communities First Inc | General operating | $2,000 |
| Genesee County Free Medical Clinic Inc | General operating | $2,000 |
| Flint Diaper Bank | General operating | $2,000 |
| YWCA | General operating | $2,000 |
| YMCA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint | General operating | $1,000 |
| Young Life Genesee | General operating | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Flint | General operating | $1,000 |
| Motherly Intercession | General operating | $1,000 |
| Flint Institute of Music | General operating | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan E Burroughs II
- Samuel Stewart III
- Heather Williams
- Jonathan Burroughs III
- Joseph S Burroughs
- Huntington National Bank
Questions people ask
Does Burroughs Memorial Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Burroughs Memorial Trust give?
$56,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Burroughs Memorial Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Jonathan E Burroughs II (Co-Trustee), Samuel Stewart III (Co-Trustee), Heather Williams (Co-Trustee) and Jonathan Burroughs III (Co-Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Burroughs Memorial Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and housing and homelessness.