Burleigh Family Foundation

CINCINNATI, OH EIN: 31-6543121

The Burleigh Family Foundation is a private non-operating foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Established as a trust structure, the foundation operates as a charitable organization with unconditional exemption status, making grants to other organizations across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$147K

-94.9% YoY

Grant Count

-96.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$147K

+37.0% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

The foundation administers multiple grant programs, including unrestricted use grants, donor-advised funds, and specialized funds focused on specific causes such as disaster relief and international aid.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

** $1,000 to $1,564,000

Average Grant

Amount:** Varies by program; the Unrestricted Use program averages $61,362, while the Burleigh Fund 21986 (Donor Advised Fund) averages $855,558

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily focuses its grantmaking in Connecticut, though it also maintains national and international giving interests, as evidenced by its Ukraine Solidarity Fund.

Grant Distribution by State

Connecticut $1.7M (47%)

Tennessee $1.0M (27%)

Ohio $432K (12%)

Michigan $84K (2%)

District of Columbia $74K (2%)

New York $73K (2%)

Delaware $55K (2%)

Kentucky $46K (1%)

+11 more states

States

California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Florida Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Michigan Minnesota New Jersey New York Ohio Tennessee Texas Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

Arlington HeightsBenzoniaBeulahCenterburgCincinnatiColumbusCovingtonErieEvansvilleGeneseeGreencastleIrvingLawrenceLouisaMariemontMecostaMilfordMilwaukeeNaplesNashville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Filing: 2023 (Final Return)

Total Assets: $0 (as of 2023 filing)

Total Giving: $147,115 to $162,215 (varies by reporting source for 2023)

Total Revenue: $6,083 (2023)

Total Expenses: $163,119 (2023)

Giving Rate: 206.6%

Historical Assets: $3,722,063 (as of 2013 tax period)

Address: 221 East Fourth Street, Suite 2300, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Phone: (513) 579-1500

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2023	2022	2021
Total Assets	—	$157,036	$2,785,222
Revenue	$6,083	$306,002	$287,889
Expenses	$163,119	$2,934,188	$322,401
Qualifying Distributions	$162,215	$2,912,773	$309,535
Net Investment Income	$3,217	$376,087	$301,454
Distributable Amount	$7,165	$87,666	$152,740

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2023

Grant Size Distribution

107 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund ($147,115).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITABLE FUND NEW HAVEN, CT	BURLEIGH FUND 21986 - DONOR ADVISED FUND	$147,115

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

William R Burleigh - Trustee (1 hour per week)
Catherine Anne Husted Burleigh - Trustee (1 hour per week)
David W Burleigh - Trustee (0.5 hours per week)
Margaret W Brecount - Trustee (0.5 hours per week)

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

From 2023 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
WILLIAM R BURLEIGH	TRUSTEE	1	—
CATHERINE ANNE HUSTED BURLEIGH	TRUSTEE	1	—
DAVID W BURLEIGH	TRUSTEE	0.5	—
MARGARET W BRECOUNT	TRUSTEE	0.5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Burleigh Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation administers multiple grant programs, including unrestricted use grants, donor-advised funds, and specialized funds focused on specific causes such as disaster relief and international aid.

How do I apply for a grant from Burleigh Family Foundation?

**Grant Range:** $1,000 to $1,564,000 **Median Grant Amount:** $5,000 **Average Grant Amount:** Varies by program; the Unrestricted Use program averages $61,362, while the Burleigh Fund 21986 (Donor Advised Fund) averages $855,558 **Grant Programs:** • Unrestricted Use (21 recipients, last awarded 2022) • Burleigh Fund 21986 - Donor Advised Fund (1 recipient, last awarded 2023) • Ukraine Solidarity Fund (1 recipient, last awarded 2022) • The Gamber Fund - Donor Advised Fund (1 recipient, last a…

Where does Burleigh Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily focuses its grantmaking in Connecticut, though it also maintains national and international giving interests, as evidenced by its Ukraine Solidarity Fund.

What size grants does Burleigh Family Foundation award?

In 2023, Burleigh Family Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $147K — an average of about $147K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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.