James F and Nelle E Burgess Foundation
Invitation OnlyGreenville, South Carolina · EIN 57-6023535 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50 and $200.
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
0% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church of Greenville | Greenville, SC | Organization's established charitable purpose. | $250 |
| Papa Tank Theater for Inclusion | Columbia, SC | Organization's established charitable purpose. | $250 |
| Furman University | Greenville, SC | Organization's established charitable purpose. | $200 |
| Woodlands Foundation | Greenville, SC | Organization's established charitable purpose. | $150 |
| United Ministries | Greenville, SC | Organization's established charitable purpose. | $50 |
| Natureland Trust | Greenville, SC | Organization's established charitable purpose. | $50 |
| Greenville Free Medical Clinic | Greenville, SC | Organization's established charitable purpose. | $50 |
| Friends of Lake Keowee | Anderson, SC | Organization's established charitable purpose. | $45 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($597). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,642 | 13 |
| 2023 | $1,172 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512889349100131
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 57-6023535
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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