Burleigh Family Foundation
The Burleigh Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2023 filing describes a plan of dissolution, with 2023 targeted as the year for final termination.
Burleigh Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Burleigh Family Foundation gave $147K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $147K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $147,115
- -94.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -96.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $147,115
- +37.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $147,115
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Burleigh Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 221 East Fourth Street 2300, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 579-1500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Burleigh Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund ($147K).
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 107 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The sole reported 2023 grant went to an organization in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Burleigh Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 53% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $147K (2023) to $2.9M (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $147K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund New Haven, CT | Burleigh Fund 21986 - Donor Advised Fund | $147,115 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $6,083 | $163,119 | $147,115 | 1 | $162,215 | $3,217 | $7,165 |
| 2022 | $157,036 | $306,002 | $2,934,188 | $2,899,598 | 27 | $2,912,773 | $376,087 | $87,666 |
| 2021 | $2,785,222 | $287,889 | $322,401 | $300,200 | 43 | $309,535 | $301,454 | $152,740 |
| 2020 | $2,819,734 | $45,391 | $347,076 | $314,000 | 36 | — | $54,709 | $144,196 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Burleigh Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2023 grant went to the Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund. The grantee describes its mission as promoting and facilitating philanthropy by serving as a sponsoring organization for donor-advised funds and other charitable giving vehicles.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported one grant totaling $147,115. The grant went to the Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund for “Burleigh Fund 21986 - Donor Advised Fund.”
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It also reported that, in March 2022, it sent notices to charities it had supported in the past as part of its plan of dissolution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists William R Burleigh, Catherine Anne Husted Burleigh, David W Burleigh, and Margaret W Brecount as trustees.
Burleigh Family Foundation's 2023 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Catherine Anne Husted Burleigh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David W. Burleigh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret W. Brecount
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William R. Burleigh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Burleigh Family Foundation
How much does Burleigh Family Foundation give each year?
Burleigh Family Foundation gave $147K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $2.9M across 27 grants.
What does Burleigh Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2023 grant went to the Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Burleigh Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Burleigh Family Foundation make grants?
The sole reported 2023 grant went to an organization in Connecticut.
How much is Burleigh Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Burleigh Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Burleigh Family Foundation's EIN?
Burleigh Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6543121. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Burleigh Family Foundation 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 2020–2023
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