The Burlington Capital Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska, established in 2002. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization supporting various philanthropic initiatives across multiple states in the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
-17.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$304K
-44.3% YoY
Grant Count
27
-22.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-27.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports programs designed to promote:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Senior care
- Programs designed to promote strong family values
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with primary concentration in Nebraska.
Grantmaking
Notable 2023 grants included:
Grant Range
s & Patterns:**
Average Grant
amount: $20,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across multiple states, with primary concentration in:
- Nebraska
- Oklahoma
- Iowa
- Tennessee
- Ohio
- Georgia
- Texas
- Virginia
Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states, with 94% of all grants concentrated in Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets: $1,062,407 to $1,288,691 (varies by reporting period)
- Total annual giving: $303,724 to $546,000
- Annual revenue: $83,099 to $175,000
- Investment income and dividends: $73,111 (FY 2023)
Expense Ratio:
- Annual expenses: $776,961 (FY 2023)
Trend: Annual giving decreased from $864,000 in 2022 to $546,000 in 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,062,407 | $1,288,691 | $1,684,519 |
| Revenue | $174,796 | $83,099 | $7,076 |
| Expenses | $406,134 | $776,961 | $436,234 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $303,724 | $545,750 | $432,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $95,424 | $69,886 | $7,021 |
| Distributable Amount | $77,708 | $98,104 | $96,597 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Burlington Capital Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: M L Sullivan
The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA Y ROSKENS | PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| MICHAEL J DRAPER | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 0.1 | — |
| MICHAEL B YANNEY | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1004 Farnam St Ste 400 Omaha, NE 68102-1885
Phone: (402) 444-1630
Website: www.burlingtoncapital.com/who-we-are/foundation
Tax ID: 01-0658759
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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