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
1
-96.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$147K
+37.0% YoY
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
States
Cities
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
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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