Sanford P & Irene F Burnstein Foundation
Accepts applications
Sanford P & Irene F Burnstein Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $12.1 million in 101 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $1.4 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$12.1 million
- Number of grants101
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$15.4 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.9 million the year before.
23% 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 | $6.9 million | 91 | $193 million |
| 2024 | $12.1 million | 101 | $15.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Irene F Burnstein 4110 S Rockford Ave, Tulsa, OK 74105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (918) 749-1140 |
What Sanford P & Irene F Burnstein Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 96 | $12.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $35,000 |
| New York | 1 | $35,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $7,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $229 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Chamberlain/berry parks | $1.4 million |
| A New Leaf | General operations | $1.2 million |
| Temple Israel | General operations | $1.0 million |
| Tulsa Library Trust | General operations | $1.0 million |
| Zarrow Pointe | General operations | $1.0 million |
| GKFF - Gathering Place Phase II | General operations | $750,000 |
| Humble Sons Bike Company | General operations | $625,000 |
| Vhit LLC (Veterans Hospital-Zarrowtcf) | General operations | $600,000 |
| Tulsa Housing Authority | Installment 1 of 2 hilltop development capital project | $500,000 |
| Hunger Free Oklahoma | General operations | $325,000 |
| Hope Outreach Prevention Education Inc | General operations | $285,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | Veterinary medicine endowment scholarship | $250,000 |
| Tulsa Public School Foundation | General operations | $212,000 |
| Restore Hope Ministries | General operations | $180,000 |
| University of Tulsa-Social Justice Center (Buck Colbert) | General operations | $178,040 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | General operations | $170,000 |
| Housing Solutions | General operations | $100,000 |
| Mental Health Association | General operations | $85,000 |
| Reading Partners | General operations | $75,000 |
| Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless | General operations | $75,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa | General operations | $70,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General operations | $70,000 |
| Union Schools Education Foundation | General operations | $60,000 |
| Family and Children's Services | General operations | $50,000 |
| Life Senior Services | General operatons | $50,000 |
| New Sanctuary Empowerment Center-El Centro | General operations | $50,000 |
| River Parks Authority | General operations | $50,000 |
| Oklahomans for Equality | General operations | $48,200 |
| Parent Child Center of Tulsa | General operations | $47,000 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma | General operations | $45,000 |
| Arc (Formerly Tarc) | General operations | $40,000 |
| Tulsa Debate League | General operations | $40,000 |
| Cap Tulsa | General operations | $35,000 |
| City Year | General operations | $35,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Tulsa | General operations | $35,000 |
| Spay Oklahoma Inc | General operations | $35,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | General operations | $35,000 |
| Tulsa Glassblowing School | General operations | $34,400 |
| 1st Step Male Diversion | General operations | $30,000 |
| American Song Archives | General operations | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Irene F Burnstein
Questions people ask
Does Sanford P & Irene F Burnstein Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sanford P & Irene F Burnstein Foundation give?
$12.1 million in tax year 2024, across 101 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Sanford P & Irene F Burnstein Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Irene F Burnstein (Trustee).
What does Sanford P & Irene F Burnstein Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.