James Burns Trust
Invitation OnlyWaterbury, Connecticut · EIN 06-6199399 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$78K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$761K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,000.
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
52% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $13,500 |
| Central Connecticut State University | New Britain, CT | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Southern Ct State University | New Haven, CT | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Springfield College | Springfield, MA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Hartford | West Hartford, CT | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Connecticut - Hartford Cam Office of the Bursar | Hartford, CT | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Tunxis Community College | Farmington, CT | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Allan Hancock College | Santa Maria, CA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Shippensburg University | Shippensburg, PA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Eastern Connecticut State University Bursars Office | Willimantic, CT | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Iona University | New Rochelle, NY | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Amherst, MA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Capital Community College Office of Student Financial Aid | Hartford, CT | Scholarship | $2,250 |
| American International College Bursars Office | Springfield, MA | Scholarship | $2,250 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Scholarship | $2,250 |
| Unc Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Scholarship | $2,250 |
| Brown University Cashier Office | Providence, RI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Bentley University Bursar's Office | Waltham, MA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Delaware Valley University Bursar's Office | Souderton, PA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Western Ct State University | Danbury, CT | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of New Haven | West Haven, CT | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,500 | 23 |
| 2024 | $70,250 | 19 |
| 2023 | $52,250 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349100749
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6199399
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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