Private foundation · EIN 33-1531703 · Greenwich, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bursky Family 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: 1 grants paid, $1.7M total, median $1.7M.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$1.7M
Median grant
$1.7M
Stays in CT
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$25M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Washington UniversitySt Louis, MOGeneral unrestricted support$1.7M

About this foundation

Bursky Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut, administered in care of Andrew M Bursky, tax-exempt since 2025. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Bursky Family 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 Bursky Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.7M across 1 grants, a median of $1.7M.

Where does Bursky Family Foundation give?

Missouri (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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