Burt Foundation
Invitation OnlyAnn Arbor, Michigan · EIN 38-3309907 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.4M
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$54.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $125,000.
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.
Where it gives
48% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Animal Rescue Le Michigan Animal Rescue League | Pontiac, MI | Used consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $300,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Best Friends Animal Sanctuary | Kanab, UT | Used consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $175,000 |
| Dog Is My Copilot Inc Dog Is My Copilot Inc | Jackson, WY | Consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $150,000 |
| Michigan Anti-Cruelty Soc Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society | Detroit, MI | Used consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $150,000 |
| Paws With a Cause Paws With a Cause | Auburn Hills, MI | Used consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $150,000 |
| Umrc Foundation United Methodist Retirement Heritage Foundation | Chelsea, MI | Consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $150,000 |
| Friends of Pima Co Animal Care Friends of Pima Co Animal Care | Tucson, AZ | Consistent W/501(C)(3) status | $125,000 |
| Humane Society of Huron V Humane Society of Huron Valley | Ann Arbor, MI | Used consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $125,000 |
| Performing Animal Welfare Society Performing Animal Welfare Society | Galt, CA | Used consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $100,000 |
| Alliance for the Great Lakes Alliance for the Great Lakes | Chicago, IL | Consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $75,000 |
| Fisher House Fisher House | Tuscon, AZ | Used consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $75,000 |
| Horses Haven Horses Haven | Howell, MI | Used consistent W/501(C)(3) status | $75,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue Pilots to the Rescue | Borrklyn, NY | Used consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $75,000 |
| Project St Vet Project St Vet | Encinitas, CA | Used consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $75,000 |
| Tip of the Mitt Watershed Tip of the Mitt Watershed | Petoskey, MI | Used consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $75,000 |
| Tucson Wildlife Center Inc Tucson Wildlife Center Inc | Tucson, AZ | Consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $75,000 |
| Arizona Sonora Desert Museum Arizona Sonora Desert Museum | Tuscon, AZ | Consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $50,000 |
| Hermitage No Kill Cat Shelter Mermitage No Kill Cat Shelter | Tucson, AZ | Consistent W/501(C)(3) status | $50,000 |
| Legacy Land Conservancy Legacy Land Conservancy | Ann Arbor, MI | Used consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $50,000 |
| Little Traverse Conservan Little Traverse Conservancy | Harbor Springs, MI | Used consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $50,000 |
| Sasha Farm Sasha Farm | Manchester, MI | Used consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $50,000 |
| Southeast Michigan Land Southest Michigan Land Conservancy | Superior Township, MI | Used consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $50,000 |
| Southern Az Animal Food Bank Southern Az Animal Food Bank | Tucson, AZ | Consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $50,000 |
| Cheboygan Co Humane Society Cheboygan Co Humane Society | Cheboygan, MI | Used consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $40,000 |
| Michigan Humane Society Michigan Humane Society | Southfield, MI | Used consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $25,000 |
| Pima Paws for Life Pima Paws for Life | Tucson, AZ | Consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $25,000 |
| Detroit Zoological Society Detroit Zoological Society | Royal Oak, MI | Used consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $20,000 |
| Burt Lake Preservation Assoc Burt Lake Preservation Association | Indian River, MI | Used consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $15,000 |
| Trails End Wildlife Refug Trails End Wildlife Refuge | Martinsville, IN | Used consistent W/ 501(C)(3) status | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,429,000 | 29 |
| 2024 | $2,368,500 | 30 |
| 2023 | $1,744,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349103866
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3309907
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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