The Frances and Townsend Burden Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6085379 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$40K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart | Timonium, MD | General operations | $10,000 |
| Northwest Harvest | Seattle, WA | General operations | $10,000 |
| The Virginia Piedmont | Middleburg, VA | General operations | $10,000 |
| George Washington Mount Vernon | Mt Vernon, VA | General operatings | $4,000 |
| Smithsonian Woman's Committee | Washington, DC | Eduacation & research project | $3,000 |
| Metropolitan Club | Washington, DC | Preservation of historic culture | $2,000 |
| Friends of Unit 52 | Chevy Chase, MD | General operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $32,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $32,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349102353
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6085379
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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