Burroughs Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Burroughs Foundation is a private foundation in Conway, South Carolina. In tax year 2023 it gave $27,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 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 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$27,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$485,014
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2023 was the same as $27,000 the year before.
0% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $25,000 | 7 | $475,962 |
| 2022 | $27,000 | 7 | $484,357 |
| 2023 | $27,000 | 7 | $485,014 |
How to apply
Burroughs 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.
What Burroughs Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 7 | $27,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Burroughs & Chapin Art Museum | Arts | $5,000 |
| Horry Georgetown Technical College | Education | $5,000 |
| Church Assisting People | Welfare | $4,000 |
| Shepherd's Table | Welfare | $4,000 |
| Coastal Education Foundation | Education | $3,000 |
| Friendship Medical Clinic | Welfare | $3,000 |
| Horry County Museum | Arts | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ruth Gaul Schliessmann
- Margaret M Holmes
- Robert Thompson
- Lucien V Bruno Jr
- Tamsley Seaborn
Questions people ask
Does Burroughs Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Burroughs Foundation give?
$27,000 in tax year 2023, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Burroughs Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Ruth Gaul Schliessmann (Trustee), Margaret M Holmes (Secretary Treasurer), Robert Thompson (Trustee) and Lucien V Bruno Jr (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Burroughs Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.