Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation
Accepts applications
Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation is a private foundation in Perrysburg, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $11,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$39,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $40,900 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $33,000 | 2 | $941,992 |
| 2024 | $40,900 | 13 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $39,000 | 13 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Burson 1000 Jackson Street, Toledo, OH 43604-5573 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (419) 241-9000 |
| Deadlines | Ongoing |
| Restrictions | 501(c)(3) charitable organizations |
What Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 9 | $34,800 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zoar Lutheran Church | General | $11,000 |
| Cherry Street Mission Ministries | General | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General | $5,000 |
| Public Broadcasting Foundatio NW Oh | General | $4,000 |
| Toledo Zoo Foundation | General | $4,000 |
| United Way of Greater Toledo | General | $3,000 |
| Justice for All | General | $2,500 |
| University of Michigan Law School | General | $2,500 |
| Wiliams College Alumni Fund | General | $1,000 |
| Georgetown Law | General | $500 |
| Old Newsboys Good Fellows Assoc | General | $200 |
| US Navy Memorial | General | $200 |
| University of Findlay | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- John H Burson
- Larry C Peterson
- Barbara J Burson
- Grant M Keune
Questions people ask
Does Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Ongoing.
How much does Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation give?
$39,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John H Burson (Pres-Treas), Larry C Peterson (Secretary), Barbara J Burson (Trustee) and Grant M Keune (Trustee).
What does Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.