The Virginia Burns Private Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyMorrison, Illinois · EIN 45-6255849 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$48K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$874K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,000.
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
69% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wartburg College | Waverly, IA | Promote the arts | $33,000 |
| Urban Servant Corps | Denver, CO | Promote the arts | $4,000 |
| Il Public Radio | Rock Island, IL | Promote the arts | $2,500 |
| Timberlake Playhouse | Mt Carroll, IL | Promote the arts | $1,000 |
| Northern Sky Theater | Ephraim, WI | Promote the arts | $1,000 |
| Francis Hardy Gallery | Ephraim, WI | Promote the arts | $1,000 |
| Woodlawn Arts Academy | Sterling, IL | Promote the arts | $1,000 |
| Peninsula School of Art Inc | Fish Creek, WI | Promote the arts | $1,000 |
| Clinton Showboat Theater | Clinton, IA | Promote the arts | $1,000 |
| American Alpine Club | Golden, CO | Promote the arts | $1,000 |
| Feeding Our Kids | Champaign, IL | Provide food to children in need | $1,000 |
| Door County Shakespeare | Baileys Harbor, WI | Promote the arts | $500 |
| Swallow Hill | Denver, CO | Promote the arts | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,500 | 13 |
| 2024 | $48,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $48,500 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611419349100606
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6255849
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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