Burns Legacy Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Charles, Illinois · EIN 26-2386882 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
71% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukegan to College | Waukegan, IL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Mike Rowe Works Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Alexian Brothers Scholarship Fund | Elk Grove, IL | Charitable/Educational | $15,000 |
| Sharing Center | Trevor, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Kenosha Welcome Center | Pleasant Prairie, WI | Chartiable | $5,000 |
| Shalom Center | Kenosha, WI | Charitable | $2,500 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($95,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $165,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $206,900 | 16 |
| 2023 | $136,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631489349100608
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2386882
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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