Private foundation · EIN 30-0081622 · Flint, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The@john R Burt & Mildred B Burt Charitable 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: 8 grants paid, $250K total, median $28K. 88% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$250K
Median grant
$28K
Stays in MI
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Saint Gerard SocietySaginaw, MIStudent Assistance$60K
Valley Lutheran High SchoolSaginaw, MIEducational Scholarship$60K
Bethlehem LutheranSaginaw, MIStudent Assistance$45K
Nouvel Catholic Central ElementarySaginaw, MIStudent Assistance$35K
Sheboygan Christian SchoolSheboygan, WIStudent Assistance$20K
Holy Cross LutheranSaginaw, MIStudent Assistance$10K
Peace Lutheran Elementary SchoolSaginaw, MIStudent assistance$10K
St Peters Lutheran ElementaryHemlock, MIStudent Assistance$10K

By state: Michigan 7 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

The@john R Burt & Mildred B Burt Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Flint, Michigan, administered in care of Jason P Tunney, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 The@john R Burt & Mildred B Burt Charitable 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 The@john R Burt & Mildred B Burt Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $250K across 8 grants, a median of $28K.

Where does The@john R Burt & Mildred B Burt Charitable Foundation give?

Michigan (7 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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