Burns Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBloomington, Minnesota · EIN 26-1549838 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$123K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,200 and $7,500.
From the return
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
10% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County Community Radio (Wtip) | Grand Marais, MN | General | $40,000 |
| Tpt - Twin Cities Pbs | Saint Paul, MN | General | $12,000 |
| U of Mn Jim Klobuchar Scholarship Fund | Minneapolis, MN | General | $10,000 |
| The Breck Fund | Golden Valley, MN | General | $10,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Arts | Minneapolis, MN | General | $7,500 |
| Hennepin Health Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General | $5,000 |
| The Angel Foundation | Mendota Heights, MN | General | $5,000 |
| Emerge Minnesota | North Minneapolis, MN | General | $5,000 |
| Unite 2 Fight Paralysis | Hood River, OR | General | $5,000 |
| Get Up Stand Up to Cure Paralysis | Minnetonka, MN | General | $5,000 |
| Harvest From the Heart | Minneapolis, MN | General | $5,000 |
| The Jk Movement | Saint Paul, MN | General | $3,500 |
| More | Saint Paul, MN | General | $3,000 |
| Ann Bancroft Foundation | Saint Paul, MN | General | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Saint Paul, MN | General | $1,200 |
| Sharing & Caring Hands | Minneapolis, MN | General | $1,000 |
| The Evan Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | General | $1,000 |
| The Page Education Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General | $1,000 |
| The Glenn Catholic Senior Homes | Plymouth, MN | General | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $122,700 | 19 |
| 2024 | $100,200 | 23 |
| 2023 | $111,700 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630629349100418
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1549838
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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