Burmester Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 39-6722474 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$85K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$9,030
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Janesville | Janesville, WI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Freedom House Mission Ministries | Green Bay, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Counseling and Family Services of Wisconsin Inc | Wauwatosa, WI | General | $10,000 |
| House of Hope Green Bay Inc | Green Bay, WI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative | West Allis, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Howe Community Resource Center | Green Bay, WI | General | $9,030 |
| The Women's Cenetr Inc | Waukesha, WI | General | $8,000 |
| St Ann Center for Intergenerational Care Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General | $8,000 |
| Foster the Village | Green Bay, WI | General | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan | Milwaukee, WI | General | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85,030 | 10 |
| 2023 | $79,759 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503429349101105
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6722474
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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