Private foundation · EIN 73-1584983 · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Burton Foundation Inc

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: 4 grants paid, $356K total, median $73K. 75% of grants stayed in Oklahoma.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$356K
Median grant
$73K
Stays in OK
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$38M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Because We Care Philanthropy IncOklahoma City, OKThe anonymous foundation donor advis$200K
Oklahoma Christian University IncOklahoma City, OKExempt purpose$110K
Hope ReinsRaleigh, NCUnrestricted support$36K
Homeless AllianceOklahoma City, OKIn memory of frank merrick$10K

By state: Oklahoma 3 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Burton Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, administered in care of Barry a Gray, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Burton Foundation Inc 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 Burton Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $356K across 4 grants, a median of $73K.

Where does Burton Foundation Inc give?

Oklahoma (3 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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