Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007
Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007 is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. It makes grants for charitable purposes and primarily supports charitable organizations in Wisconsin.
Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007 at a glance
In short: Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007 gave $85K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Wisconsin. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,030
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,503
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,515
- Total assets
- $1,564,819
- -1.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its grant program description says eligible organizations are charitable nonprofits recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS tax code; individuals may not apply.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (800) 496-2583
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007
Who Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys and Girls Club of Janesville ($10K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s grant program says it primarily supports organizations in Wisconsin. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007 open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2024) to $91K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Janesville Janesville, WI | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Freedom House Mission Ministries Green Bay, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Counseling and Family Services of Wisconsin Inc Wauwatosa, WI | General | $10,000 |
| House of Hope Green Bay Inc Green Bay, WI | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative West Allis, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Howe Community Resource Center Green Bay, WI | General | $9,030 |
| The Women's Cenetr Inc Waukesha, WI | General | $8,000 |
| St Ann Center for Intergenerational Care Inc Milwaukee, WI | General | $8,000 |
| Foster the Village Green Bay, WI | General | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee, WI | General | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,564,819 | $89,751 | $118,166 | $85,030 | 10 | $101,396 | $73,386 | $108,017 |
| 2024 | $1,593,232 | $85,510 | $113,236 | $79,759 | 9 | $94,936 | $65,612 | $100,207 |
| 2023 | $1,624,663 | $118,165 | $121,662 | $91,372 | 9 | $105,696 | $101,980 | $94,083 |
| 2022 | $1,628,164 | $69,455 | $124,023 | $89,000 | 7 | $105,417 | $52,132 | $107,810 |
| 2021 | $1,682,932 | $137,047 | $116,869 | $81,000 | 7 | — | $120,191 | $105,050 |
| 2019 | $1,658,509 | $117,355 | $122,946 | $91,000 | 9 | — | $99,914 | $96,088 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007 reported a distributable amount of $108K for 2025 — 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 foundation’s grant program lists animal welfare, arts and culture, civic activities, community development, education, environment, health and medical research, human and social services, religious, and scientific areas. The program description says it supports charitable nonprofits recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS tax code.
Its 2025 grantees include organizations serving people facing homelessness, families, and children in foster care. House of Hope Green Bay describes its work as providing a safe and supportive place for youth and young families with children experiencing homelessness. Lutheran Counseling and Family Services of Wisconsin says it provides faith-based mental health counseling, family life education, and adoption services. Howe Community Resource Center describes parenting and parent education services, while Foster the Village says it provides essential basic needs and community support for children in out-of-home care and their caregivers.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $85,030. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $10,000, with a median of $9,515. Notable awards included $10,000 each to Boys and Girls Club of Janesville, Freedom House Mission Ministries, Lutheran Counseling and Family Services, House of Hope Green Bay, and Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative. Other listed grants included $9,030 to Howe Community Resource Center, $8,000 each to The Women’s Center and St Ann Center for Intergenerational, and $5,000 each to Foster the Village and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007's only listed officer is JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$32K (2021) → $33K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: JP Morgan Chase Bank N A (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $33K, to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007
How much does Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007 give each year?
Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007 gave $85K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $80K across 9 grants.
What is Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007's typical grant size?
Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007's median grant in 2025 was $9,515, and its average grant was $8,503, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007 that year got $7K on average.
Where does Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007 give grants?
Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007 gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Green Bay, WI (4 grants) and Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Does Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007's largest grantees?
Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007's largest 2025 grantees include Boys and Girls Club of Janesville ($10,000), Freedom House Mission Ministries ($10,000) and Lutheran Counseling and Family Services of Wisconsin Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007?
Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007 reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $101K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007 fund?
The foundation’s grant program lists animal welfare, arts and culture, civic activities, community development, education, environment, health and medical research, human and social services, religious, and scientific areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007's EIN?
Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6722474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 9, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Burmester Charitable Trust XXXXX1007 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/burmester-charitable-trust-xxxxx1007-morg_dab8b03a1ac44bffb5b7e5a3cf75fcec
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