Private foundation · EIN 22-6424929 · Merritt Island, Florida

Burgdorff 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $76K total, median $10K. 20% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$76K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in FL
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Various Contributions Less Than 5000Merritt Island, FLVarious charitable activities$38K
Adventure UnlimitedGreenwood Village, COVarious charitable activities$15K
Trickle UpNew York, NYGeneral fund$10K
Habitat for HumanityAtlanta, GAGeneral fund$8,000
Eugene O'Neill Theater CenterWaterford, CTGeneral fund$5,000

By state: Florida 1 · Colorado 1 · New York 1 · Georgia 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Burgdorff Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Merritt Island, Florida, administered in care of Jean T Burgdorff, tax-exempt since 1988. 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 Burgdorff Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Burgdorff Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $76K across 5 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Burgdorff Foundation give?

Florida (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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