Florence V Burden Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6224125 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$560K
Organizations funded99
Typical grant$2,143
Total assets$18.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
68% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literary Arts | Portland, OR | Conservation | $42,000 |
| Friendship Works | Boston, MA | Volunteer program for older adults | $35,000 |
| NYC Employment & Training | New York, NY | Employment | $30,000 |
| The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan Inc | New York, NY | Dementia programming | $30,000 |
| Xavier Mission Inc | New York, NY | Life skills and training | $30,000 |
| Middle East Children's Alliance | Berkley, CA | Humitarian aide | $24,000 |
| Go Project Inc | New York, NY | Specialized education | $19,000 |
| Carter Burden Network | New York, NY | Care of the elderly | $18,500 |
| New Yorkers for Children Inc | New York, NY | Child welfare | $17,500 |
| Air Ambulance Northern Ireland | UK | Helicopter emergency medicl service | $15,000 |
| Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration | King of Prussia, PA | Medical research | $15,000 |
| Horizons New Jersey | Rumson, NJ | Education | $15,000 |
| Pets Are Wonderful Support Inc | New York, NY | Physical & financial pet support | $15,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Education | $15,000 |
| Every Mother Counts | New York, NY | Social services | $10,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | Bar Harbor, ME | Park conservation | $10,000 |
| Northeast Harbor Sailing School | Northeast Harbor, ME | Recreation | $10,000 |
| Room to Grow National Inc | Bronx, NY | Social services | $10,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Canton, NY | Education | $10,000 |
| Hoosac School | Hoosick, NY | Education | $8,500 |
| Sant Bani School | Sanbornton, NH | Education | $8,500 |
| William J Brennan Jr Center for Justice Inc | New York, NY | Legal services | $8,500 |
| United Mission for Relief and Development Umr | Washington, DC | Humitarian aide | $6,000 |
| Catlin Gabel School | Portland, OR | Education | $5,500 |
| Heart String for Horses | Granite Falls, WA | Animal protection and welfare | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Boys & Girls Club Inc | Nantucket, MA | Social services | $5,000 |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital Inc | Newton, MA | Healthcare | $5,000 |
| Nova Ukraine | Stanford, CA | Humitarian aide | $5,000 |
| Citizens Awareness Network | Shelburne Falls, MA | Social services | $4,000 |
| Georgetown Univeristy | Washington, DC | Education | $4,000 |
| Kisma Preserve | Sagamore Beach, MA | Animal protection and welfare | $4,000 |
| Red Bell Run Foundation | Columbus, OH | Animal protection and welfare | $4,000 |
| Wandering Hearts Rescue | Rutherfordton, NC | Animal protection and welfare | $4,000 |
| National Crime Prevention Council Inc | Washington, DC | Criminal justice | $3,500 |
| Sanctuary for Families Inc | New York, NY | Human rights | $3,500 |
| Tryon Arts & Crafts School | Tryon, NC | Services of children | $3,500 |
| College of the Atlantic | Bar Harbor, ME | Education | $3,000 |
| Community Health Project Inc | Staten Island, NY | Healthcare | $3,000 |
| Emit Theatre Inc | Astoria, NY | Community building | $3,000 |
| Nativity School of Worcester Inc | Worcester, MA | Education | $3,000 |
| Seeds of Learning | Sonoma, CA | Education | $3,000 |
| Camp Dudley YMCA | Westport, CT | Education | $2,500 |
| Collegiate School Inc | New York, NY | Education | $2,500 |
| Greenwich Country Day School Inc | Greenwich, CT | Education | $2,500 |
| Save the Music Foundation | New York, NY | Music education | $2,500 |
| American Camping Association | Falmouth, ME | Scholarships | $2,143 |
| Landmark School | Prides Crossing, MA | Specialized education | $2,143 |
| Montserrat College of Art | Beverly, MA | Education | $2,143 |
| Ms Center of Boston a Nonprofit Corporation | Wellesley, MA | Support for people with ms | $2,143 |
| Phoenix School | Salem, MA | Education | $2,143 |
| St John's Prepatory School | Danvers, MA | Education | $2,143 |
| UC Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Education | $2,143 |
| Carl Schurz Park Conservancy Inc | New York, NY | Recreation | $2,000 |
| Childrens Aid Society | New York, NY | Nutrition program | $2,000 |
| Isamu Noguchi Foundaton & Garden Museum | Long Island City, NY | Culture and the arts | $2,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Topsham, MA | Land resources conservation | $2,000 |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital | Bar Harbor, ME | Healthcare | $2,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Boston, MA | Arts education | $2,000 |
| Santa Catalina School | Monterey, CA | Education | $2,000 |
| Sarah Lawrence College | Bronxville, NY | Education | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 99 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Works | Boston, NY | Mental healthcare | $15,000 |
| NYC Employee & Training Coalition | New York, NY | Education | $15,000 |
| Xavier Mission Inc | New York, NY | Education | $15,000 |
| Jewish Community Center in Manhattan | New York, NY | Education | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $560,001 | 103 |
| 2023 | $679,880 | 116 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533089349100938
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6224125
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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