Burgess Family Charitable
Accepts applications
Burgess Family Charitable is a private foundation in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $369,095 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $109,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$369,095
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$109,000
- Assets$7,815
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $300,550 the year before.
83% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $313,750 | 21 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $300,550 | 22 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $369,095 | 23 | $7,815 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ernest Burgess 7097 Franklin R, Murfreesboro, TN 37128 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 405-6250 |
| What to submit | An open letter with information about your non profit organization |
| Restrictions | Tennessee primary southeast secondary |
What Burgess Family Charitable funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 19 | $260,670 |
| Virginia | 1 | $19,525 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $4,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $3,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mid TN Christian School | General fund | $109,000 |
| N Blvd Church of Christ | General fund | $55,000 |
| Childrens Discov Center | General fund | $25,000 |
| Five Stone Breakthrough | General fund | $19,525 |
| Greenhouse Ministries | General fund | $11,000 |
| Raiders for Christ | General fund | $11,000 |
| Sequoia Campus Church | General fund | $10,000 |
| Doors of Hope | General fund | $10,000 |
| Final Command Ministrie | General fund | $10,000 |
| Possibility Place | General fund | $5,000 |
| Rockvale 12 Man Club | General fund | $5,000 |
| Barnabas Vision | General fund | $4,500 |
| Mt Dora Childrens Home | General fund | $4,000 |
| The Mayo Clinic | General fund | $3,750 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospi | General fund | $2,500 |
| Stewart CR Hs Music Dep | General fund | $2,500 |
| Senior Activity Center | General fund | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | General fund | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics | General fund | $2,000 |
| Ruth Co Chamber Commerc | General fund | $1,170 |
| Portico | General fund | $1,000 |
| Ace Learning Center | General fund | $1,000 |
| Ruth Co Library Founda | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ernest Burgess
- Peggy Burgess
Questions people ask
Does Burgess Family Charitable accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Burgess Family Charitable give?
$369,095 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Burgess Family Charitable?
Its 2025 filing lists Ernest Burgess (Trustee) and Peggy Burgess (Trustee).
What does Burgess Family Charitable fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.