Burton Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 26-3016082 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.5M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
15% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Support of programs | $1,000,000 |
| The Hope Institute | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $100,000 |
| Cornerstone Schools | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $50,000 |
| Preschool Partners | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $50,000 |
| Renew Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $50,000 |
| Honeyword Foundation Inc | Chelsea, AL | Support of programs | $30,000 |
| Center for Executive Leadership Inc | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $25,000 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal Church | Vestavia Hills, AL | Support of programs | $25,000 |
| United Way of Central Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $25,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $20,000 |
| Woodlawn United | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $20,000 |
| Firehouse Ministries | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $15,000 |
| Jimmy Hale Mission | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $15,000 |
| Lakeshore Foundation | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $15,000 |
| Big Time Ministries | Vestavia Hills, AL | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| First Priority | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Banks Academy | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Mountain Brook First Responders Foundation | Mountain Brook, AL | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| St Paul Fraternus Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Brother Bryan Mission | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | Arlington, VA | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Bell Center | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Monday Morning Quarterback Club | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust | Miami, FL | Support of programs | $1,500 |
| Children's Harbor Inc | Eclectic, AL | Support of programs | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,502,500 | 26 |
| 2024 | $2,762,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $568,500 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349102605
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3016082
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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