Burnam Charitable Foundation
Burnam Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Long Beach, California. Its 2026 filing reports two grants totaling $235,000, both designated for education.
Burnam Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Burnam Charitable Foundation gave $235K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $118K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $235,000
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- Average grant
- $117,500
- Median grant
- $117,500
- Total assets
- $1,795,648
- +7.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (96% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Burnam Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1950 E 220Th Street 301, Long Beach, CA 90810
Phone: (310) 392-8185
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Burnam Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Vassar College ($225K). Together the top 2 received $235K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 113 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 4% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Burnam Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 51% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 244% of 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $235K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $235K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | Education | $225,000 |
| Catalyst California Los Angeles, CA | Education | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,795,648 | $370,490 | $245,683 | $235,000 | 2 | $235,000 | $135,301 | $96,427 |
| 2025 | $1,672,433 | $48,257 | $10,292 | — | — | — | $80,859 | $91,861 |
| 2024 | $1,635,936 | $17,804 | $164,578 | $155,600 | 34 | $155,600 | $27,446 | $84,128 |
| 2023 | $1,782,710 | $-412,361 | $163,869 | $155,650 | 36 | $155,650 | $78,096 | $87,238 |
| 2022 | $2,365,458 | $1,935,630 | $219,614 | $204,600 | 41 | $204,600 | $1,920,616 | $92,309 |
| 2021 | $674,442 | $34,839 | $68,961 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $15,878 | $90,643 |
| 2020 | $713,918 | $-60,444 | $65,653 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $17,528 | $82,757 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Burnam Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $96K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided. The foundation’s two reported 2026 grants were designated for education. Recipients included Vassar College, whose stated mission includes making a liberal education accessible and encouraging analytical and independent thinking, and Catalyst California, which says it advocates for racial justice by building community power and transforming public systems.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported two grants totaling $235,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $225,000, with a median of $117,500. Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, received $225,000, and Catalyst California in Los Angeles received $10,000.
The foundation reported 34 grants totaling $155,600 in 2024 and no grants in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Beth Burnam as CEO and Margaret Miles as Secretary.
Burnam Charitable Foundation is led by Beth Burnam, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Beth Burnam
CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret Miles
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Burnam Charitable Foundation
How much does Burnam Charitable Foundation give each year?
Burnam Charitable Foundation gave $235K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Burnam Charitable Foundation?
Burnam Charitable Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $235K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Burnam Charitable Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The foundation’s two reported 2026 grants were designated for education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Burnam Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Burnam Charitable Foundation make grants?
In 2026, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 4% to recipients in California.
What is Burnam Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Burnam Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4680145. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Burnam Charitable 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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