Private foundation · EIN 81-2094838 · Bloomfld Hls, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Burnstein 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $129K total, median $8,750. 63% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$129K
Median grant
$8,750
Stays in MI
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
JnfNew York, NYTo support the mission of this organization.$50K
Gary Burnstein Health ClinicPontiac, MITo support the mission of this organization.$25K
University of Michigan Athletic DeptAnn Arbor, MITo support the mission of this organization.$25K
Temple Shir ShalomWest Bloomfield, MITo support the mission of this organization.$13K
BasblueDetroit, MITo support the mission of this organization.$5,000
Jewish Federation of DetroitWest Bloomfield, MITo support the mission of this organization.$5,000
Thrive Survivor Support CenterConcord, NHTo support the mission of this organization.$5,000
Heal the Planet Together 2025Fort Lauderdale, FLTo support the mission of this organization.$1,800

By state: Michigan 5 · New York 1 · New Hampshire 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Burnstein Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bloomfld Hls, Michigan, administered in care of Ian Burnstein, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Burnstein Family 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 Burnstein Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $129K across 8 grants, a median of $8,750.

Where does Burnstein Family Foundation give?

Michigan (5 grants), New York (1 grants), New Hampshire (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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