William T and Ethel Lewis Burton Foundation
Historical FunderLake Charles, Louisiana · EIN 72-6027957 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | William T Drost |
|---|---|
| Address | 5028 Cobra Road, Lake Charles LA 70605 |
| Phone | 3374803799 |
| Form and materials | None |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Scholarships are restricted to Southwest Louisiana High School Seniors and McNeese State University (Lake Charles, LA) football team. Recipients are selected by their institutions. |
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
20% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Parish School Board | Cameron, LA | Burton scholarship program | $100,000 |
| St Louis Catholic High School | Lake Charles, LA | 2025 football sponsorship | $30,000 |
| Individual Scholarships | See Attached, LA | See attached | $12,000 |
| Lsu Alumni Houston | Houston, TX | Crawfish boil championship sponsor | $4,000 |
| St Louis Catholic High School | Lake Charles, LA | Annual russell J. stutes memorial golf tournament | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $148,500 | 5 |
| 2023 | $385,107 | 5 |
| 2022 | $286,500 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620339349100432
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-6027957
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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