Private foundation · EIN 22-2294069 · Oneonta, New York

Walter J and Anna H Burchan Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in New York. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $2,500.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $215K total, median $2,500. 100% of grants stayed in New York. Stated restrictions: Central nys (delaware and otsego counties); emphasis on youth and local charities

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$215K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$3.0M

How to apply

No particular form, but must be in writing Contact: Ronald R Haus Esq, 6 Ford Ave, Oneonta, Ny, 6074326720 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Central nys (delaware and otsego counties); emphasis on youth and local charities

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $215K; Part I reports $250K in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Swart Wilcox House MuseumOneonta, NYEndowment$100K
Laurens Fire DeptLaurens, NYEndowment$60K
Franklin Community Education FoundaFranklin, NYEndowment$40K
Girl Scouts of Ny-PennCicero, NYGeneral charitable purposes$2,500
Oneonta Boys Girls ClubOneonta, NYGeneral charitable purposes$2,500
Oneonta YMCAOneonta, NYGeneral charitable purposes$2,500
The Salvation ArmyOneonta, NYGeneral charitable purposes$2,500
Otsego Co Coop Ext Assoc 4-H DivCooperstown, NYGeneral charitable purposes$2,500
Huntington Memorial Library FoundatOneonta, NYGeneral charitable purposes$2,500

About this foundation

Walter J and Anna H Burchan Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Oneonta, New York, tax-exempt since 1980. 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 Walter J and Anna H Burchan Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No particular form, but must be in writing Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Walter J and Anna H Burchan Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $215K across 9 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Walter J and Anna H Burchan Charitable Trust give?

New York (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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