The Frances W Burton Foundation
Accepts applications
The Frances W Burton Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $404,942 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$404,942
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $279,800 the year before.
55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $279,800 | 30 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $404,942 | 49 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gary W Teran 6405 S 3000 E Ste 250, Salt Lake City, UT 84121 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (801) 930-6500 |
What The Frances W Burton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 23 | $252,142 |
| Alaska | 11 | $45,800 |
| New York | 2 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $21,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $11,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 3 | $9,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $7,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Intermountain Healthcare Foundation | General fund support | $40,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General fund support | $21,000 |
| Anchorage Opera | General fund support | $20,000 |
| Christmas Box House | General fund support | $20,000 |
| Feeding Hope and Hunger | General fund support | $20,000 |
| Fraternity Without Borders | General fund support | $20,000 |
| Utah Food Bank | General fund support | $20,000 |
| Catholic Social Services | General fund support | $18,482 |
| Millie's Foundation | General fund support | $15,000 |
| Neighborhood House | General fund support | $15,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospipal | General fund support | $15,000 |
| Trekking for Kids | General fund support | $12,160 |
| Habitat for Humanity (Chelan) | General fund support | $11,000 |
| Archdiocese of Anchorage | General fund support | $10,000 |
| Choice Humanitarian | General fund support | $10,000 |
| Community Nursing Services | General fund support | $10,000 |
| National Ability Center | General fund support | $10,000 |
| People Helping People | General fund support | $10,000 |
| Angel Flight West | General fund support | $8,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | General fund support | $7,500 |
| Rising Star Outreach | General fund support | $7,500 |
| Women of the World | General fund support | $7,500 |
| AAUW St George | General fund support | $5,000 |
| Adopt A Native Elder | General fund support | $5,000 |
| Assistance League of SLC | General fund support | $5,000 |
| Kids on the Move | General fund support | $5,000 |
| The Bradley Center | General fund support | $5,000 |
| The Happy Factory Inc | General fund support | $5,000 |
| United Way of Anchorage | General fund support | $5,000 |
| Utah Family Support Center | General fund support | $5,000 |
| Wasatch Theatre | General fund support | $5,000 |
| Wilson's Disease Foundation | General fund support | $5,000 |
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish | General fund support | $4,000 |
| YMCA of Northern Utah | General fund support | $4,000 |
| Food for the Poor | General fund support | $3,000 |
| Nuap Northern Utah Autism Program | General fund support | $2,500 |
| Volunteers of America | General fund support | $2,500 |
| Covenant House Alaska | General fund support | $2,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Alaska | General fund support | $1,300 |
| Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission | General fund support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kim Plautz
- Bret Gunderson
- Gary W Teran
- Andrea W Bauer
- John S Bradley
- Scott Burton
Questions people ask
Does The Frances W Burton Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Frances W Burton Foundation give?
$404,942 in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Frances W Burton Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kim Plautz (Trustee), Bret Gunderson (Member), Gary W Teran (Member) and Andrea W Bauer (Member) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Frances W Burton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and faith communities.