Burt Family Foundation Dtd
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-7190233 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$481K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$267K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $39,133.
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
42% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement of Chicago | Chicago, IL | See above | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Chicago, IL | See above | $50,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | See above | $50,000 |
| Ngo Source | San Francisco, CA | See above. | $45,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | See above | $42,500 |
| Coleman Advocates | San Francisco, CA | See above | $39,133 |
| Baker Demonstration School | Wilmette, IL | See above | $37,500 |
| Evanston Animal Shelter Assocation | Evanston, IL | See above | $30,000 |
| Homey | San Francisco, CA | See above | $30,000 |
| Strides for Peace | Chicago, IL | See above | $30,000 |
| From the Heart Productions | Oxnard, CA | See above | $20,000 |
| Synergy School | San Francisco, CA | See above | $16,500 |
| San Francisco Fire | San Francisco, CA | See above | $13,000 |
| The Field | New York, NY | See above | $7,500 |
| Tides Foundation | San Francisco, CA | See above | $5,867 |
| Hi Kitty Kitty | Chicago, IL | See above | $5,000 |
| Evanston Wilmette Golf Course Association | Evanston, IL | See above | $5,000 |
| Lurie Childrens Foundation | Chicago, IL | See above | $2,500 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | All contributions are made to further the goals of the recipient organization. | $526 |
| Chicago Public Library Fund | Chicago, IL | See above | $500 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | See above | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $481,026 | 21 |
| 2023 | $274,500 | 27 |
| 2022 | $341,550 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542199349100509
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7190233
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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