Burnham Foundation Inc #0726729 Nutter Mcclennen & Fish Llp
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 22-2979498 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DEBORAH J MANUS CO NUTTER MCCLENNEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 155 SEAPORT BLVD, BOSTON MA 022058982 |
| Phone | 6174392000 |
| Form and materials | LETTER DESCRIBING ORGANIZATION & PROPOSED USE FOR FUNDS OR SCHOLARSHIP GRANT APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
41% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Middlesex Regional High School Scholarship Fund | Townsend, MA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Friends of Lawrence Library | Lawrence, MA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Nashoba River Watershed Association | Groton, MA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Santa Catalina School | Monterey, CA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Unc Health Foundation | Chapel Hill, NC | General fund | $5,000 |
| Carolina Tiger Rescue | Pittsboro, NC | General fund | $4,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | General fund | $4,000 |
| Townsend Congregational Church | Townsend, MA | General fund | $4,000 |
| Shubert Club Inc | Saint Paul, MN | General fund | $3,500 |
| United Way | Boston, MA | General fund | $3,500 |
| Ventana Wildlife Society | Salinas, CA | General fund | $3,500 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Chatham Outreach Alliance Inc | Pittsboro, NC | General fund | $2,400 |
| Lawrence Library | Lawrence, MA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Manomet Inc | Plymouth, MA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Palo Alto, CA | General fund | $2,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Boston, MA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation | Salinas, CA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Pepperell Seniors Inc | Pepperell, MA | General fund | $1,500 |
| Lowell Sun Charities Inc | Lowell, MA | Sun santa fund | $1,500 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society | Lincoln, MA | General fund | $1,500 |
| Pepperell Aid From Community to Home | Pepperell, MA | General fund | $1,500 |
| Battleship Cove | Fall River, MA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Ducks for Cancer | Pepperell, MA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Heart of New England Bsa Inc | Rutland, MA | Nashua valley council boy scouts of america | $1,000 |
| Horse Angels Rescue | Upper Chichester, PA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Pepperell 4Th of July Committee | Pepperell, MA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Wright Museum of World War II | Wolfeboro, NH | General fund | $1,000 |
| Applewild School | Fitchburg, MA | General fund | $900 |
| Point Lobos Natural History Assn | Monterey, CA | General fund | $800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,600 | 31 |
| 2023 | $83,600 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502269349100600
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2979498
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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