The Burkland Foundation
Accepts applications
The Burkland Foundation is a private foundation in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $145,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$145,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $170,000 the year before.
44% 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 | $175,000 | 8 | $2.9 million |
| 2023 | $170,000 | 9 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $145,000 | 9 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | W Elliott Burkland PO Box 427, Ligonier, PA 15658 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (724) 493-6161 |
What The Burkland Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $120,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation | Art therapy fund | $40,000 |
| Carnegie Museum | Pittsburg Natural History Museum and Powdermill Nature Reserve | $25,000 |
| Western Pennsylvania Conservancy | Greening and gardening initiative | $20,000 |
| Magee Women's Research Institute and Foundation | 9-90 general research fund | $15,000 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation | Develop and scale technologies to rid oceans of plastic | $15,000 |
| Ligonier YMCA | Genral operations | $10,000 |
| U Power | Active and healthy living for underserved youth | $10,000 |
| Westmoreland County Community Trust | General operations | $5,000 |
| Fort Ligonier | In memory of B. Mooney - ongoing preservation work | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William S Burkland
- Pamela T Burkland
- W Elliott Burkland
- Stewart A Burkland
- Ian T Burkland
Questions people ask
Does The Burkland Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Burkland Foundation give?
$145,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Burkland Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William S Burkland (Chairman), Pamela T Burkland (Board Member), W Elliott Burkland (Board Member) and Stewart A Burkland (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Burkland Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and health.