Sanford P & Irene F Burnstein Foundation Irene F Burnstein Co-Trustee
Historical FunderTulsa, Oklahoma · EIN 73-6247047 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$12.1M
Organizations funded101
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$15.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | IRENE F BURNSTEIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 4110 S ROCKFORD AVE, TULSA OK 74105 |
| Phone | 9187491140 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| 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
4% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Chamberlain/Berry parks | $1,350,000 |
| A New Leaf | Broken Arrow, OK | General operations | $1,200,000 |
| Temple Israel | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $1,000,000 |
| Tulsa Library Trust | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $1,000,000 |
| Zarrow Pointe | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $1,000,000 |
| Gkff - Gathering Place Phase II | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $750,000 |
| Humble Sons Bike Company | Broken Arrow, OK | General operations | $625,000 |
| Vhit LLC (Veterans Hospital-Zarrowtcf) | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $600,000 |
| Tulsa Housing Authority | Tulsa, OK | Installment 1 of 2 hilltop development capital project | $500,000 |
| Hunger Free Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $325,000 |
| Hope Outreach Prevention Education Inc | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $285,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | Stillwater, OK | Veterinary medicine endowment scholarship | $250,000 |
| Tulsa Public School Foundation | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $212,000 |
| Restore Hope Ministries | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $180,000 |
| University of Tulsa-Social Justice Center (Buck Colbert) | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $178,040 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $170,000 |
| Housing Solutions | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $100,000 |
| Mental Health Association | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $85,000 |
| Reading Partners | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $75,000 |
| Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $75,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $70,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $70,000 |
| Union Schools Education Foundation | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $60,000 |
| Family and Children's Services | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $50,000 |
| Life Senior Services | Tulsa, OK | General operatons | $50,000 |
| New Sanctuary Empowerment Center-El Centro | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $50,000 |
| River Parks Authority | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $50,000 |
| Oklahomans for Equality | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $48,200 |
| Parent Child Center of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $47,000 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $45,000 |
| Arc (Formerly Tarc) | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $40,000 |
| Tulsa Debate League | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $40,000 |
| Cap Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $35,000 |
| City Year | Boston, MA | General operations | $35,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $35,000 |
| Spay Oklahoma Inc | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $35,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | New York, NY | General operations | $35,000 |
| Tulsa Glassblowing School | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $34,400 |
| 1St Step Male Diversion | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $30,000 |
| American Song Archives | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $30,000 |
| Build in Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $30,000 |
| Campfire Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $30,000 |
| Center for Individuals With Physical Challenges | Tulsa, OK | General operation | $30,000 |
| Growing Together | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $30,000 |
| Healthy Minds Policy Initiative | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $30,000 |
| Lindsey House | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $30,000 |
| Oklahoma Alliance for Animals | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $30,000 |
| Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law & Justice | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $30,000 |
| Pause4paws | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $30,000 |
| Street School | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $30,000 |
| Town & Country School | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $30,000 |
| Tulsa Changemaker | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $30,000 |
| Tulsa Children's Museum - Discovery Lab | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $30,000 |
| Tulsa Honor Academy | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $30,000 |
| Tulsa Legacy Charter Schools | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $30,000 |
| Tulsa SPCA | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $30,000 |
| Youth Services of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $30,000 |
| African American Leadership Academy Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma Inc | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $25,000 |
| City Lights Foundation | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $25,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 101 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,065,119 | 101 |
| 2023 | $6,850,700 | 91 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349103752
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-6247047
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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