Burgess Memorial Scholarship Fund
Burgess Memorial Scholarship Fund is a private foundation, based in MATTOON, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $4.6M. Net investment income was $54K.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$4.6M
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$1.5M
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Burgess Memorial Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $163K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Burgess Memorial Scholarship Fund
Based on IRS filings
Burgess Memorial Scholarship Fund is a private foundation, based in MATTOON, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $4.6M. Net investment income was $54K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | $4,448,453 |
| Expenses | $4,607,254 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | $54,240 |
| Distributable Amount | $162,775 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Southeastern Il Community Foundatio ($4,447,000), Southeastern Il Community Foundatio ($70,786), Scholarship Recipients ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS MATTOON, IL | SCHOLARSHIPS | $50,000 |
| SOUTHEASTERN IL COMMUNITY FOUNDATIO EFFINGHAM, IL | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $4,447,000 |
| SOUTHEASTERN IL COMMUNITY FOUNDATIO EFFINGHAM, IL | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $70,786 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMWM CO FARM MGMT FEES | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | $4,694 |
| FMWM CO TRUSTEE FEES | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | $3,683 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Burgess Memorial Scholarship Fund operate?
Burgess Memorial Scholarship Fund has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Burgess Memorial Scholarship Fund award?
In 2021, Burgess Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded 3 grants totaling $4.6M — an average of about $1.5M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Burgess Memorial Scholarship Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Burgess Memorial Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $163K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Burgess Memorial Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Burgess Memorial Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6024599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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