The Burkland Foundation
Historical FunderLigonier, Pennsylvania · EIN 46-1607779 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | W ELLIOTT BURKLAND |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 427, LIGONIER PA 15658 |
| Phone | 7244936161 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| 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
22% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Art therapy fund | $40,000 |
| Carnegie Museum | Pittsburgh, PA | Pittsburg Natural History Museum and Powdermill Nature Reserve | $25,000 |
| Western Pennsylvania Conservancy | Pittsburgh, PA | Greening and gardening initiative | $20,000 |
| Magee Women's Research Institute and Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 9-90 general research fund | $15,000 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation | New York, NY | Develop and scale technologies to rid oceans of plastic | $15,000 |
| Ligonier YMCA | Ligonier, PA | Genral operations | $10,000 |
| U Power | Seattle, WA | Active and healthy living for underserved youth | $10,000 |
| Westmoreland County Community Trust | Greensburg, PA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Fort Ligonier | Ligonier, PA | In memory of B. Mooney - ongoing preservation work | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $145,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $170,000 | 9 |
| 2022 | $175,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641989349100204
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1607779
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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