Burnett Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDes Moines, Iowa · EIN 42-1482240 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
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
7% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | General support | $650,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | General support | $345,544 |
| Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General support | $100,000 |
| Blank Park Zoo | Des Moines, IA | General support | $25,000 |
| Des Moines Symphony | Des Moines, IA | General support | $20,000 |
| Variety Club of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General support | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General support | $10,000 |
| John Stoddard Cancer Center | Des Moines, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Central Iowa Shelter Services | Des Moines, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Easter Seals - Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General support | $2,500 |
| Creative Expression Workshops | Dubuque, IA | General support | $2,500 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $1,200 |
| Heritage Carousel of Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | General support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,176,994 | 13 |
| 2023 | $205,500 | 12 |
| 2022 | $209,500 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602169349100765
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1482240
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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