E M Burger Memorial Foundation
Invitation OnlyCalifornia, Missouri · EIN 23-7416312 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$165K
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
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
12% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California R1 High School | California, MO | Further exempt purpose | $48,400 |
| University of Mo - Meat Lab | Columbia, MO | Further exempt purpose | $22,700 |
| Friends of the Finke | California, MO | Further exempt purpose | $14,000 |
| Mu Healthcare - Children's Hospital | Columbia, MO | Further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Childcare Village | California, MO | Further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Heart of Mo United Way | Columbia, MO | Further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Henry County School System | Paris, TN | Further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Paris Special School District | Paris, TN | Further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| City of California - Fire Dept | California, MO | Further exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| California Middle School | California, MO | Further exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| California Rural Fire Dept | California, MO | Further exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Missouri Farmers Care Foundation | Jefferson City, MO | Further exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Columbia, MO | Further exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Gateway Industries | Eldon, MO | Further exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Moniteau County Historical Society | California, MO | Further exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Rape & Abuse Crisis Services | Jefferson City, MO | Further exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| California Elem PTO | California, MO | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| California Middle School Ptsa | California, MO | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Capital Region Foundation | Jefferson City, MO | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Children's Miracle Network | Columbia, MO | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Elia Wood Paegelow Foundation | California, MO | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Jamestown Swimming Pool | Jamestown, MO | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Latham Park Foundation | California, MO | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Ministerial Alliance | California, MO | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Missouri State Fair Foundation-Yiaf | Sedalia, MO | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Moniteau Christian Ministries Cent | California, MO | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Moniteau County Regional Ec Dev | California, MO | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Red Slipper Warrior Project | Jefferson City, MO | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Columbia, MO | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Jefferson City, MO | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Slc Foundation | Jefferson City, MO | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| United Way | Jefferson City, MO | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Missouri Heartland | Springfield, MO | Further exempt purpose | $600 |
| Alliance for Kids | Tipton, MO | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| American Heart Association | Shawnee, KS | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| California Elementary School | California, MO | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| California High School - Boys St | California, MO | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| California High School - Girls St | California, MO | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| California Project Graduation | California, MO | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| Community Connections of Mc | California, MO | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| Moniteau County Cancer Society | California, MO | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| Toys for Tots | Triangle, VA | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| Valley Hope of Boonville | Boonville, MO | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| Wilkes Rescue Sq | Wilksboro, NC | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| Dream Factory | Sedalia, MO | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| Christ Church of Anglican | Lenexa, KS | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| Lions Club | California, MO | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
| Pregnancy Help Center | Jefferson City, MO | Further exempt purpose | $250 |
| Tuscumbia High School | Tuscumbia, MO | Further exempt purpose | $200 |
| National Fire Safety Program | California, MO | Further exempt purpose | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $164,750 | 50 |
| 2024 | $145,000 | 52 |
| 2023 | $138,000 | 64 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631139349100538
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7416312
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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