Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderGreenwich, Connecticut · EIN 06-1354439 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ROBERT G BURTON |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 4870, GREENWICH CT 06831 |
| Phone | 2032460733 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANT SHOULD SUBMIT A STATEMENT AS TO WHAT THE CONTRIBUTIONS WILL BE USED FOR. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
80% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | General support | $150,000 |
| Girls Educational and Mentoring Services Inc(Gems) | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | General support | $10,000 |
| Winter Center for Austism Inc | West Babylon, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Greenwich Country Day School | Greenwich, CT | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Police Unity Tour | Florham Park, NJ | General support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Hartford, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Tech University | Cookeville, TN | General support | $5,000 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Aspca) | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Connecticut Inc | Hamden, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Stateen Island, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Tag Foundation | Longview, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $206,500 | 15 |
| 2023 | $67,550 | 5 |
| 2022 | $50,500 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349100334
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1354439
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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