The John D & Leslie Henner Burns Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyOsprey, Florida · EIN 36-4482898 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$139K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
71% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | Music appreciation | $61,000 |
| Chicago Academy of Sciencespeggy Notebaert Museum | Chicago, IL | Provide science and nature educational programs. | $50,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | Sarasota, FL | Provides food to food pantries, shelters, soup kitchens and other programs. | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Provides food to food pantries, shelters, soup kitchens and other programs. | $5,000 |
| Owc Scholarship Program | Osprey, FL | Provide scholarships | $5,000 |
| The Stanford Fund | Stanford, CA | Provide scholarships | $5,000 |
| Civitas Ensemble | Chicago, IL | Support the performing arts | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $139,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $157,320 | 10 |
| 2023 | $125,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641479349100129
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4482898
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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