Private foundation · EIN 83-1715667 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Burden Family Charitable Trust

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: 3 grants paid, $849K total, median $283K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$849K
Median grant
$283K
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UTGeneral operating$283K
Nevada Humane Society IncReno, NVGeneral operating$283K
SPCA of NevadaReno, NVGeneral operating$283K

By state: Nevada 2 · Utah 1

About this foundation

Burden Family Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Wells Fargo Bank Na, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Burden Family Charitable Trust 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 Burden Family Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $849K across 3 grants, a median of $283K.

Where does Burden Family Charitable Trust give?

Nevada (2 grants), Utah (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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