Burkhart Foundation Inc
Burkhart Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. Its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Burkhart Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Burkhart Foundation Inc gave $47K across 16 grants in 2022 (avg $3K), mostly in Nevada. 56% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $47,063
- +684.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 16
- +128.6% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $2,941
- +243.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,125
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (9 of 16, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (59% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Burkhart Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It lists the application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions as not applicable. These filing details are not current application instructions, as the filing is marked final.
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas Burkhart
Mailing address: 6593 Champetre Court, Reno, NV 89511
Phone: (775) 420-5013
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Burkhart Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Commonwealth Club ($6K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada, 40% to recipients in California, and 1% to a recipient in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Burkhart Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 9 of 16 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 31% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $47K (2022). In 2022 it made 16 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Club San Francisco, CA | Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $6,000 |
| Ghiberti Center for Culture San Francisco, CA | Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $5,000 |
| Cares Campus Reno, NV | Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $5,000 |
| Nevada Cares Reno, NV | Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $5,000 |
| Grace Cathedral San Francisco, CA | Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $4,000 |
| Toccata Incline Village, NV | Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $3,000 |
| Eddy House Reno, NV | Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $2,513 |
| Mariposa Academy Reno, NV | Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $2,250 |
| Big Brothers Sisters Reno, NV | Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of Nevada Sparks, NV | Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $2,714 | $49,975 | $47,063 | 16 | $47,063 | $2,714 |
| 2021 | $59,315 | $3,859 | $7,155 | $6,000 | 7 | $6,000 | $3,859 |
| 2020 | $60,075 | $2,083 | $9,320 | $8,200 | 9 | — | $2,083 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included organizations working in areas such as youth services, veterans’ wellness, and theatre. Eddy House describes its mission as helping at-risk youth reach their full potential through programs and services in Northern Nevada. Veterans Guest House says it promotes peace and wellness for the veteran community. Magic Theatre describes itself as a place where playwrights and audiences engage with new work in an intimate professional setting.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $47,063. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $6,000, with a median of $2,125.
Among the largest grants were $6,000 to Commonwealth Club, $5,000 each to Ghiberti Center for Culture, Cares Campus, and Nevada Cares, and $4,000 to Grace Cathedral. Other reported grants included $3,000 to TOCCATA; $2,513 to Eddy House; $2,250 to Mariposa Academy; and $2,000 each to Big Brothers Sisters, Food Bank of Nevada, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, and Veterans Guest House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Thomas Burkhart as president.
Burkhart Foundation Inc is led by Thomas Burkhart, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Thomas Burkhart
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Burkhart Foundation Inc
How much does Burkhart Foundation Inc give each year?
Burkhart Foundation Inc gave $47K across 16 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $6K across 7 grants.
What is Burkhart Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Burkhart Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $2,125, and its average grant was $2,941, across 16 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Burkhart Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Burkhart Foundation Inc give grants?
Burkhart Foundation Inc gives mostly in Nevada: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (7 grants), San Francisco, CA (5 grants) and Sparks, NV (2 grants).
Does Burkhart Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Burkhart Foundation Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support the Organization's Charitable Mission" (16 grants).
Who are Burkhart Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Burkhart Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Commonwealth Club ($6,000), Ghiberti Center for Culture ($5,000) and Cares Campus ($5,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Burkhart Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included organizations working in areas such as youth services, veterans’ wellness, and theatre. Eddy House describes its mission as helping at-risk youth reach their full potential through programs and services in Northern Nevada. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Burkhart Foundation Inc?
The filing states that the foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Burkhart Foundation Inc's EIN?
Burkhart Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0749756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Burkhart Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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