Burns Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Burns Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$30,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$86,622
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was down from $32,500 the year before.
16% 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 | $34,000 | 23 | $100,881 |
| 2024 | $32,500 | 22 | $84,051 |
| 2025 | $30,000 | 20 | $86,622 |
How to apply
Burns Family Foundation 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 Burns Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 12 | $16,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SS Philip & James School | General funding | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee- Denver | General funding | $3,000 |
| Colorado I Have A Dream Foundation | General funding | $2,000 |
| International Rescue Committee- Denver | General funding | $2,000 |
| Some (So Others Might Eat) | General funding | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver | General funding | $1,500 |
| Feeding America - Food Bank of the Rockies | General funding | $1,500 |
| Girls Inc Metro Denver | General funding | $1,500 |
| American Indian College Fund | General funding | $1,000 |
| Big City Mountaineers | General funding | $1,000 |
| Boys Scouts of America Chester County Council | General funding | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities Appeal Philadelphia | General funding | $1,000 |
| Catholic Social Services | General funding | $1,000 |
| CURE4CAM | General funding | $1,000 |
| North Star of Chester County | General funding | $1,000 |
| Save the Storks | General funding | $1,000 |
| Second Chance Center | General funding | $1,000 |
| Sos Outreach | General funding | $1,000 |
| The Gathering Place | General funding | $1,000 |
| Achieve Tahoe | General funding | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew J Burns
- Teresa Burns
Questions people ask
Does Burns Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Burns Family Foundation Inc give?
$30,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Burns Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Matthew J Burns (President) and Teresa Burns (Director).
What does Burns Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and youth programs.