William & Beverly Burkardt Family Foundation NFP
Historical FunderDixon, Illinois · EIN 45-4203285 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $1,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BEVERLY BURKARDT |
|---|---|
| Address | 1660 OVERLOOK DR, DIXON IL 61021 |
| Phone | 8159463081 |
| BBURKARDT@FRONTIERNET.NET | |
| Form and materials | FOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS, STUDENTS MUST SEND IN A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR FUNDS ALONG WITH A BRIEF RESUME OF ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS. THIS IS USUALLY SUBMITTED VIA A TRANSCRIPT OF GRADES. THE FOUNDATION THEN REVIEWS THE REQUEST AND WILL AWARD FUNDS TO THE MOST DESERVING CANDIDATES TO ASSIST THE INDIVIDUALS IN PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
40% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Square | Dixon, IL | Operating contribution | $7,250 |
| Polo Historical Society | Polo, IL | Operating contribution | $4,549 |
| Sauk Valley Community College | Dixon, IL | Education | $3,000 |
| Polo Senior Center | Polo, IL | Operating contribution | $2,629 |
| Village of Mount Morris | Mt Morris, IL | Operating contribution | $2,500 |
| St Anne's Church | Dixon, IL | Operating contribution | $2,000 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Education | $1,500 |
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Education | $1,500 |
| University of Missouri | Columbia, MO | Education | $1,500 |
| Samaritan Purse - Hurricane Relief | Boone, NC | Operating contribution | $1,000 |
| Polo Lions Club | Polo, IL | Operating contribution | $965 |
| Eternal Word Television Network | Birmingham, AL | Operating contribution | $750 |
| Aurora University | Aurora, IL | Education | $500 |
| University of Louisville | Louisville, KY | Education | $500 |
| University of Wisconsin Platteville | Platteville, WI | Education | $500 |
| Waukesha Co Technical College | Pewaukee, WI | Education | $500 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Operating contribution | $450 |
| 100 Women Who Care | Woodbridge, IL | Operating contribution | $400 |
| Polo Life Line | Polo, IL | Operating contribution | $400 |
| University of Massachusetts | Amherst, MA | Education | $400 |
| Dixon Food Pantry | Dixon, IL | Operating contribution | $300 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Chicago, IL | Operating contribution | $250 |
| Dixon in Bloom | Dixon, IL | Operating contribution | $200 |
| Newman Central Catholic High School | Sterling, IL | Education | $200 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Chicago, IL | Operating contribution | $200 |
| Troopathon | Sacramento, CA | Operating contribution | $200 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Erlanger, KY | Operating contribution | $150 |
| Dixon Firefighter Association | Dixon, IL | Operating contribution | $150 |
| Rock River Hospice and Home | Sterling, IL | Operating contribution | $150 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Irving, TX | Operating contribution | $125 |
| Polo Area Community Theatre | Polo, IL | Operating contribution | $125 |
| Serenity Hospice and Home Foundation | Oregon, IL | Operating contribution | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,943 | 32 |
| 2024 | $38,800 | 37 |
| 2023 | $62,325 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602399349101405
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4203285
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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