Burgess Family Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderMurfreesboro, Tennessee · EIN 87-1802689 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $11,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ERNEST BURGESS |
|---|---|
| Address | 7097 FRANKLIN R, MURFREESBORO TN 37128 |
| Phone | 6154056250 |
| Form and materials | AN OPEN LETTER WITH INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | TENNESSEE PRIMARY SOUTHEAST SECONDARY |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
17% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Tn Christian School | Murfreesboro, TN | General fund | $109,000 |
| N Blvd Church of Christ | Murfreesboro, TN | General fund | $55,000 |
| Childrens Discov Center | Murfreesboro, TN | General fund | $25,000 |
| Five Stone Breakthrough | Fairfax, VA | General fund | $19,525 |
| Greenhouse Ministries | Murfreesboro, TN | General fund | $11,000 |
| Raiders for Christ | Murfreesboro, TN | General fund | $11,000 |
| Sequoia Campus Church | Eugene, OR | General fund | $10,000 |
| Doors of Hope | Murfreesboro, TN | General fund | $10,000 |
| Final Command Ministrie | Murfreesboro, TN | General fund | $10,000 |
| Possibility Place | Murfreesboro, TN | General fund | $5,000 |
| Rockvale 12 Man Club | Rockvale, TN | General fund | $5,000 |
| Barnabas Vision | Murfreesboro, TN | General fund | $4,500 |
| Mt Dora Childrens Home | Mount Dora, FL | General fund | $4,000 |
| The Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General fund | $3,750 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospi | Memphis, TN | General fund | $2,500 |
| Stewart Cr Hs Music Dep | Smyrna, TN | General fund | $2,500 |
| Senior Activity Center | Smyrna, TN | General fund | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Murfreesboro, TN | General fund | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics | Brentwood, TN | General fund | $2,000 |
| Ruth Co Chamber Commerc | Murfreesboro, TN | General fund | $1,170 |
| Portico | Murfreesboro, TN | General fund | $1,000 |
| Ace Learning Center | Murfreesboro, TN | General fund | $1,000 |
| Ruth Co Library Founda | Murfreesboro, TN | General fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $369,095 | 23 |
| 2024 | $300,550 | 22 |
| 2023 | $313,750 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641399349100864
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-1802689
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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