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The Burgett Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Fredericktown, Ohio · EIN 311367299

The Burgett Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fredericktown, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $179,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $184,500 the year before.

30% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$182,20025$3.3 million
2024$184,50024$3.5 million
2025$179,50020$3.8 million

How to apply

The Burgett Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Burgett Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Ohio.

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio12$166,500
South Dakota1$4,000
Indiana2$3,000
Maryland1$2,000
Illinois1$1,000
New Mexico1$1,000
Texas1$1,000
Virginia1$1,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 20 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Mansfield Christian School
Mansfield, OH
Donation$50,000
Waterford Crossroads Church
Mansfield, OH
Donation$46,000
Friends of the Ashbrook Center
Ashland, OH
Donation$20,000
Hobby Horse Hill Equestrian Center
Fredricktown, OH
Donation$20,000
Lifewise Academy
Hilliard, OH
Donation$8,000
Dav
Cincinnati, OH
Donation$5,500
American Red Cross
Ontario, OH
Donation$5,000
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Cleveland, OH
Donation$5,000
St Joseph Indian School
Chamberlain, SD
Donation$4,000
The James Cancer Hospital
Columbus, OH
Donation$3,000
American Kidney Fund
Rockville, MD
Donation$2,000
American Legion Charities
Indianapolis, IN
Donation$2,000
Salvation Army
Cleveland, OH
Donation$2,000
Advancing American Freedom
Indianapolis, IN
Donation$1,000
Alheimer's Association
Chicago, IL
Donation$1,000
Heartbeat of Morrow County
Mount Gilead, OH
Donation$1,000
St Bonaventure Indian School
Thoreau, NM
Donation$1,000
Operation Finally Home
New Branfels, TX
Donation$1,000
World War II Veterans Committee
Arlington, VA
Donation$1,000
FHS - Alumni Scholarship Fund
Mount Vernon, OH
Donation$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Burgett Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Burgett Family Foundation give?

$179,500 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.

Who runs The Burgett Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Shirley Burgett (President), William Brian Burgett (V. President), William Barth Burgett (V. President) and Marsha Rinehart (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The Burgett Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and veterans.

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