Walter J and Anna H Burchan Charitable Trust
Historical FunderOneonta, New York · EIN 22-2294069 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $40,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RONALD R HAUS ESQ |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 FORD AVE, ONEONTA NY 13820 |
| Phone | 6074326720 |
| Form and materials | NO PARTICULAR FORM, BUT MUST BE IN WRITING |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CENTRAL NYS (DELAWARE AND OTSEGO COUNTIES); EMPHASIS ON YOUTH AND LOCAL CHARITIES |
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
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swart Wilcox House Museum | Oneonta, NY | Endowment | $100,000 |
| Laurens Fire Dept | Laurens, NY | Endowment | $60,000 |
| Franklin Community Education Founda | Franklin, NY | Endowment | $40,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Ny-Penn | Cicero, NY | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Oneonta Boys Girls Club | Oneonta, NY | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Oneonta YMCA | Oneonta, NY | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| The Salvation Army | Oneonta, NY | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Huntington Memorial Library Foundat | Oneonta, NY | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($2,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $215,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $215,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $215,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349102995
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2294069
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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