Private foundation · EIN 88-4342161 · Fairfield, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Burkhart Private 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: 2 grants paid, $274K total, median $137K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$274K
Median grant
$137K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Baylor University AdvancementWaco, TXTruett dean's excellence$150K
Heights ChurchHouston, TXGeneral operating$124K

About this foundation

Burkhart Private Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fairfield, Texas, administered in care of Kelly Kent Burkhart, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Burkhart Private 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 Burkhart Private Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $274K across 2 grants, a median of $137K.

Where does Burkhart Private Foundation give?

Texas (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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