Burningham Foundation
Invitation OnlySalt Lake City, Utah · EIN 20-2942262 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $2,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
26% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Islands Education Project | Majuro, MH | General | $6,788 |
| Primary Childrens Hospital | Salt Lake City, UT | General | $3,000 |
| St Lukes Hospital | Bethlehem, PA | General | $2,600 |
| Moran Eye Center | Salt Lake City, UT | General | $2,000 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Da | Salt Lake City, UT | General | $1,625 |
| Lifting Hands International | Salt Lake City, UT | General | $1,001 |
| Utah Natural History Museum | Salt Lake City, UT | General | $1,000 |
| Henrys Fork Foundation | Ashton, ID | General | $550 |
| United Way | Salt Lake City, UT | General | $467 |
| Fourth Street Clinic | Salt Lake City, UT | General | $400 |
| Uofu School of Business | Salt Lake City, UT | General | $300 |
| Zion National Park Project | Springdale, UT | General | $200 |
| Olympus Food Pantry | West Valley City, UT | General | $142 |
| Myositis Association | Columbia, MD | General | $100 |
| National Day of Service | Salt Lake City, UT | General | $94 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($10,227). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,494 | 27 |
| 2024 | $35,332 | 34 |
| 2023 | $30,704 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640839349100009
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2942262
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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