Burns Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhoenix, Arizona · EIN 36-6051686 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.6M
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$7,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,250 and $11,000.
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
55% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Schwab | Westlake, TX | Charitable donor advised funds | $1,378,290 |
| Bidegain Family Foundation | Purchase, NY | Charitable foundation | $689,145 |
| Collins Family Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable foundation | $689,145 |
| Julie Ann Wrigley Foundation | Ketchum, ID | Charitable foundation | $689,145 |
| Paws and Claws | Rochester, MN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Sun Devil Club | Tempe, AZ | General operating | $11,500 |
| Valley Wise Health Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | General operating | $11,000 |
| Center Street Methodist Church | Tucumcari, NM | General operating | $10,000 |
| Diabetes Foundation of the High Pla | Amarillo, TX | General operating | $10,000 |
| Vega Christs Community Church | Vega, TX | General operating | $10,000 |
| New Mexico 4-H | Las Cruces, NM | General operating | $8,000 |
| New Mexico Business Professionals | Portales, NM | General operating | $7,500 |
| Skyline Therapy Services | Edgewood, NM | General operating | $7,500 |
| LA Costa Canyon High School | Carlsbad, CA | General operating | $7,000 |
| Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools | Santa Rosa, NM | General operating | $7,000 |
| Barb's Dog Rescue | Lukeville, AZ | General operating | $6,500 |
| Executive Council Charities | Phoenix, AZ | General operation | $5,000 |
| Ingleside Middle School | Phoenix, AZ | General operating | $5,000 |
| Brophy College Preparatory | Phoenix, AZ | General operating | $2,500 |
| Hopi Elementary School | Phoenix, AZ | General operating | $2,500 |
| St Francis Xavier | Phoenix, AZ | General operating | $2,250 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Found of America | LA Jolla, CA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Arcadia Lacrosse | Phoenix, AZ | General operations | $1,600 |
| Arizona Humane Society | Phoenix, AZ | General operating | $1,000 |
| Rob Machado Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable foundation | $1,000 |
| Sunshine Acres Childrens Home | Mesa, AZ | General operating | $450 |
| Wake the World | Asheboro, NC | General operating | $450 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,580,475 | 27 |
| 2023 | $211,550 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513429349100411
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6051686
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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