Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Hershey, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $98,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$98,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $118,000 the year before.
47% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $93,000 | 11 | $1.6 million |
| 2023 | $118,000 | 13 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $98,000 | 19 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Bryn Mawr Trust Company 1 E Chocolate Avenue Suite 200, Hershey, PA 17033 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (717) 534-3225 |
| What to submit | Letter of request accompanied by financial statements |
| Restrictions | Awards may be granted to qualified organizations for charitable, scientific, or educational purposes, provided that the organization meets at least one of the following requirements (1) the organization will use the award for the benefit, car or advocacy of a person afflicted withe mental illness. Such funds may be used or applied either for capital or program expenses for the foregoing purposes, provided that no such funds specifically set forth above, even though such organization may perform other functions or missions in addition to those described above (2) the organization is a public service, human services, or arts organization. No awards may be made to churches or other religious organizations for sectarian or religious purposes. |
What Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $25,000 |
| New York | 3 | $17,000 |
| Missouri | 3 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $7,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paxton Minitries | General charitable activities | $20,000 |
| Brain and Behavior Research Foundation | General charitable activities | $10,000 |
| American Conference Governmental Industrial Hygenists | General charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Battle Scarred Motorsports | General charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Bazelon Center | General charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Friends of Clay County Casa | General charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Fund for Women of the Southern Tier | General charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Hugs Cafe Inc | General charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Kanbe's Market Kansas City | General charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Keystone Human Services | General charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Mental Health America of the Heartland | General charitable activities | $5,000 |
| National Alliance of the Mentally Ill | General charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Treatment Advocacy Center | General charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Safehome of Johnson County KS | General charitable activities | $4,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Corning Museum Glass Studio Expansion | General charitable activities | $2,000 |
| One Heart McKinney | General charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Speak Up | General charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Salem Lutheran Church Pantry Pack | General charitable activities | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- The Bryn Mawr Trust Company
- Connor Burdge
- Randall Burdge
- Gavin Burdge
- Elizabeth Cita
- Elanora Phillips-Burdge
Questions people ask
Does Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge Charitable Trust give?
$98,000 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists The Bryn Mawr Trust Company (Trustee), Connor Burdge (Director), Randall Burdge (Director) and Gavin Burdge (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.