Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge Charitable Trust
Historical FunderHershey, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6682889 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE BRYN MAWR TRUST COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 E CHOCOLATE AVENUE SUITE 200, HERSHEY PA 17033 |
| Phone | 7175343225 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF REQUEST ACCOMPANIED BY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS MAY BE GRANTED TO QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, PROVIDED THAT THE ORGANIZATION MEETS AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS (1) THE ORGANIZATION WILL USE THE AWARD FOR THE BENEFIT, CAR OR ADVOCACY OF A PERSON AFFLICTED WITHE MENTAL ILLNESS. SUCH FUNDS MAY BE USED OR APPLIED EITHER FOR CAPITAL OR PROGRAM EXPENSES FOR THE FOREGOING PURPOSES, PROVIDED THAT NO SUCH FUNDS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH ABOVE, EVEN THOUGH SUCH ORGANIZATION MAY PERFORM OTHER FUNCTIONS OR MISSIONS IN ADDITION TO THOSE DESCRIBED ABOVE (2) THE ORGANIZATION IS A PUBLIC SERVICE, HUMAN SERVICES, OR ARTS ORGANIZATION. NO AWARDS MAY BE MADE TO CHURCHES OR OTHER RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR SECTARIAN OR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
89% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paxton Minitries | Harrisburg, PA | General charitable activities | $20,000 |
| Brain and Behavior Research Foundation | New York, NY | General charitable activities | $10,000 |
| American Conference Governmental Industrial Hygenists | Cincinnati, OH | General charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Battle Scarred Motorsports | Mandeville, LA | General charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Bazelon Center | Washington, DC | General charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Friends of Clay County Casa | Liberty, MO | General charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Fund for Women of the Southern Tier | Corning, NY | General charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Hugs Cafe Inc | Mckinney, TX | General charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Kanbe's Market Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | General charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Keystone Human Services | Harrisburg, PA | General charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Mental Health America of the Heartland | Kansas City, MO | General charitable activities | $5,000 |
| National Alliance of the Mentally Ill | Arlington, VA | General charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Treatment Advocacy Center | Arlington, VA | General charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Safehome of Johnson County Ks | Overland Park, KS | General charitable activities | $4,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | General charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Corning Museum Glass Studio Expansion | Corning, NY | General charitable activities | $2,000 |
| One Heart Mckinney | Mckinney, TX | General charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Speak Up | Munising, MI | General charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Salem Lutheran Church Pantry Pack | Lenexa, KS | General charitable activities | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $118,000 | 13 |
| 2022 | $93,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610139349100106
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6682889
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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