Private foundation · EIN 20-1760871 · Laguna Hills, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Donegan-Burns Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $392K total, median $23K. 36% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$392K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in CA
36%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rise Therapeutic Equestrian CenterSan Antonio, TXCharity$89K
Therapeudic Riding of TucsonTucson, AZEducation$55K
No Drama RanchNorco, CAEducation$43K
Soar Therapeutic RidingSan Marcos, TXEducation$41K
Wylde Therapeutic Riding FacilityValley Center, CACharitable$35K
RadPoway, CAEducation$31K
Divine Education FoundationDevine, TXCharitable$25K
FIRST Tee Img AcademyBradenton, FLEducation$20K
Connect MedCarlsbad, CACharitable$17K
Military Officers Association of AmAlexandria, VAEducation$15K
Tee Up for the TroopsVista, CACharity$10K
Scholarship Fund of the AgaSan Antonio, TXCharitable$5,000
Maui Preparatory AcademyLahina, HIEducation$5,000
New Beginnings Childrens HomeSan Antonio, TXCharitable$1,000

By state: Texas 5 · California 5 · Arizona 1 · Florida 1 · Virginia 1 · Hawaii 1

About this foundation

Donegan-Burns Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Laguna Hills, California, administered in care of Bettye Geurin-Burns, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Donegan-Burns Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Donegan-Burns Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $392K across 14 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Donegan-Burns Foundation give?

Texas (5 grants), California (5 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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