Burningham Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Burningham Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,494 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $487 and the largest $6,788. 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$32,494
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$487
- Largest grant$6,788
- Assets$628,879
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was down from $35,332 the year before.
65% 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 | $30,703 | 31 | $627,365 |
| 2024 | $35,332 | 34 | $647,392 |
| 2025 | $32,494 | 27 | $628,879 |
How to apply
Burningham 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 Burningham Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 21 | $19,780 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,600 |
| Montana | 1 | $571 |
| Idaho | 1 | $550 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $105 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall Islands Education Project | General | $6,788 |
| Youthlinc | General | $5,473 |
| Primary Childrens Hospital | General | $3,000 |
| St Lukes Hospital | General | $2,600 |
| Moran Eye Center | General | $2,000 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Da | General | $1,625 |
| PBS | General | $1,200 |
| Lifting Hands International | General | $1,001 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Utah Natural History Museum | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $571 |
| Henrys Fork Foundation | General | $550 |
| Individual | General | $532 |
| Utah Food Bank | General | $487 |
| United Way | General | $467 |
| Fourth Street Clinic | General | $400 |
| Skyline Swim Team | General | $400 |
| Uofu School of Business | General | $300 |
| Zion National Park Project | General | $200 |
| Light the World | General | $179 |
| Olympus Food Pantry | General | $142 |
| Individual | General | $120 |
| Individual | General | $105 |
| Individual | General | $105 |
| Myositis Association | General | $100 |
| National Day of Service | General | $94 |
| Individual | General | $55 |
Officers and trustees
- Dale A Burningham
- Janeel O Burningham
- Clayton A Burningham
- Wesley J Burningham
Questions people ask
Does Burningham Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Burningham Foundation give?
$32,494 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $487.
Who runs Burningham Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dale A Burningham (President), Janeel O Burningham (Director), Clayton A Burningham (Director) and Wesley J Burningham (Director).
What does Burningham Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.