The Burgstahler Foundation
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 82-1950186 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DAVID BURGSTAHLER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1160 PARK AVENUE - 12D, NEW YORK NY 10128 |
| Phone | 2128284673 |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICATION SHOULD BE IN WRITING STATING THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION, ADDRESS,TELEPHONE NUMBER AND PERSON TO CONTACT. ALSO PLEASE INCLUDE PRIOR PERIOD OPERATING STATEMENT AND BALANCE SHEET, AND WHETHER THE ORGANIZTION IS A 501(C) (3)ORGANIZTION. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
57% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | General support to various charities | $250,000 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall | Wallingford, CT | Education | $100,000 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | Education | $50,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Provide resources for the national parks | $50,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Education | $25,000 |
| Ku Endowment | Lawrance, KS | To partner with donors in providing philanthropic support to build a greater ku. | $15,000 |
| Black Rock Forest | Cornwall, NY | Advancing scientific understanding of the natural world through research, education, and conservation programs. | $5,182 |
| Concerts in Motion | New York, NY | Arts | $5,000 |
| The Living Desert | Palm Desert, CA | Desert conservation through preservation, education and appreciation. | $5,000 |
| Zeffy Foundation | Montreal, CA | Student-Led overnight shelter for youth experiencing homelessness | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | New York, NY | Medical | $1,036 |
| 92Y | New York, NY | Community services | $1,000 |
| Chi Omega Foundation | Memphis, TN | Educational and leadership training | $1,000 |
| Church of Saint Thomas More | New York, NY | Religious | $1,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Fund | Alexandria, VA | Need based scholarships to military children. | $1,000 |
| New York Junior League | New York, NY | Community services | $1,000 |
| Open Space Institute | Palm Desert, CA | Arts | $1,000 |
| Center for Large Landscape Conservation | Bozeman, MT | Dedicated to reversing landscape fragmentation and restoring nature's resilience to climate change. | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | New York, NY | Environmental conservation | $1,000 |
| National Geographic | Washington, DC | Use the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $520,218 | 20 |
| 2024 | $444,136 | 31 |
| 2023 | $391,000 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622669349100907
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-1950186
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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