Burnham Family Foundation
Burnham Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Battle Creek, Michigan. Its 2026 filing reports 27 grants totaling $60,525, supporting organizations in Michigan, Wyoming, Minnesota, Florida, and Pennsylvania.
Burnham Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Burnham Family Foundation gave $61K across 27 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. 41% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $60,525
- +15.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 27
- +22.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,242
- -5.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $818,034
- -2.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (11 of 27, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (50% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Burnham Family Foundation
- How to Apply
-
The 2025 filing says to contact Charles Burnham by letter. It states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None, according to the 2025 filing.
- Deadline
- None, according to the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Charles Burnham
Mailing address: 622 Jennings Lane, Battle Creek, MI 49015
Phone: (847) 420-9133
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Burnham Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Helen's Pink Sky Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 127 grants of 127 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 24% to Wyoming, 20% to Minnesota, 4% to Florida, and 2% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Burnham Family Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 11 of 27 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $800 repeat.
- 41% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+13%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2020) to $61K (2026). In 2026 it made 27 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Helen's Pink Sky Foundation Minnetrista, MN | Human Services | $10,000 |
| Safe Place Shelter Battle Creek, MI | Human Services | $7,375 |
| Catholic Foundation of Michigan Bloomfield Township, MI | Human Services | $5,000 |
| Jackson Youth Hockey Jackson, WY | Educational | $5,000 |
| Sherman Lake YMCA Augusta, MI | Human Services | $4,750 |
| Community Found of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | Human Services | $3,500 |
| Children's Learning Center Jackson, WY | Educational | $3,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Founation Jackson, WY | Educational | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Tampa, FL | Human Services | $2,500 |
| Uofm - Event on Main Fundraiser Ann Arbor, MI | Human Services | $2,500 |
Ready to take the next step with Burnham Family Foundation?
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 | $818,034 | $47,748 | $71,638 | $60,525 | 27 | $60,525 | $21,635 | $59,894 |
| 2025 | $841,924 | $49,097 | $61,797 | $52,350 | 22 | $52,350 | $27,150 | $51,661 |
| 2024 | $862,124 | $30,938 | $72,878 | $60,131 | 25 | $60,131 | $18,191 | $49,611 |
| 2023 | $943,465 | $43,297 | $64,826 | $53,520 | 22 | $52,520 | $30,991 | $48,611 |
| 2022 | $918,093 | $38,544 | $66,639 | $53,700 | 31 | $53,700 | $25,605 | $52,687 |
| 2021 | $946,188 | $98,622 | $51,298 | $40,190 | 23 | — | $87,514 | $51,695 |
| 2020 | $898,864 | $48,624 | $43,410 | $32,180 | 19 | — | $37,394 | $48,109 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Burnham Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its grants went to organizations working in areas including human services and education. For example, Helen’s Pink Sky Foundation describes its mission as supporting advocacy, research, and care for people affected by Batten disease and CLN2. Jackson Youth Hockey says it develops skating and hockey skills among young people in Jackson, Wyoming. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America describes its work as providing children facing adversity with professionally supported one-to-one relationships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $60,525. Grants ranged from $300 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $10,000 to Helen’s Pink Sky Foundation; $7,375 to Safe Place Shelter; $5,000 each to Catholic Foundation of Michigan and Jackson Youth Hockey; and $4,750 to Sherman Lake YMCA. Other recipients included Community Foundation of Jackson Hole ($3,500), Children’s Learning Center ($3,000), and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Charles C. Burnham as president and M. Anne Burnham as secretary/treasurer.
Burnham Family Foundation is led by Charles C. Burnham, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Charles C. Burnham
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
M. Anne Burnham
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Burnham Family Foundation
How much does Burnham Family Foundation give each year?
Burnham Family Foundation gave $61K across 27 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $52K across 22 grants.
What is Burnham Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Burnham Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,242, across 27 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Burnham Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Burnham Family Foundation give grants?
Burnham Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wyoming (24%) and Minnesota (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Battle Creek, MI (8 grants), Jackson, WY (4 grants), Kalamazoo, MI (4 grants) and Ann Arbor, MI (2 grants).
Does Burnham Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Burnham Family Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (17 grants) and "Educational" (10 grants).
Who are Burnham Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Burnham Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Helen's Pink Sky Foundation ($10,000), Safe Place Shelter ($7,375) and Catholic Foundation of Michigan ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Burnham Family Foundation?
Burnham Family Foundation reported $818K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Burnham Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its grants went to organizations working in areas including human services and education. For example, Helen’s Pink Sky Foundation describes its mission as supporting advocacy, research, and care for people affected by Batten disease and CLN2. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Burnham Family Foundation?
The 2025 filing says to contact Charles Burnham by letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Burnham Family Foundation's EIN?
Burnham Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3680686. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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 August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Burnham Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Michigan
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
WK Kellogg Foundation
Battle Creek, MI
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation funds work to help children, families, and communities thrive, including early education, health equity, food systems, family economic well-being, and racial equity. In 2025, its grants ranged from $50 to nearly $5 million, with a median of $100,000; it funds across the United States, with long-term commitments in several states and communities, as well as parts of Mexico and Haiti. It accepts unsolicited proposals online at any time.
Assets
$481.0M
Grants
1,818
Total Given
$303.9M
Synchrony Foundation
Stamford, CT
In 2024, Synchrony Foundation supported charitable organizations across workforce development, education, financial assistance, and giving, with grants ranging from $150 to $2.6 million and a median of $10,000. Its largest shares of grant funding went to Connecticut, New York, and South Carolina, followed by the District of Columbia and New Jersey; it does not accept unsolicited requests and funds preselected organizations only.
Assets
$72.3M
Grants
394
Total Given
$20.5M
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Detroit, MI
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan funds nonprofits working in economic opportunity, health equity, youth and education, arts and culture, and public space and the environment across seven southeast Michigan counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000, though awards varied widely; organizations begin with a brief proposal, and selected applicants are invited to submit a full application.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
938
Total Given
$105.1M
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Flint, MI
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation funds nonprofits working in civil society, youth engagement, environmental sustainability, and Flint-area community development, in Flint and communities around the world. Its 2024 grants had a median of $55,000, though awards ranged widely; it does not accept unsolicited funding requests and supports preselected organizations.
Assets
$3.8B
Grants
834
Total Given
$166.4M
The Kresge Foundation
Troy, MI
The Kresge Foundation funds nonprofit operations, projects, and planning across arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, and community development, with a focus on equity and opportunity in U.S. cities—especially Detroit, Memphis, New Orleans, and Fresno. Its 2024 grants ranged from $150 to $5 million, with a median of $140,000. Program teams most often invite applicants, though some programs issue open calls or RFPs; unsolicited requests are not described as generally accepted.
Assets
$4.0B
Grants
800
Total Given
$170.0M
More similar funders
More Funders in Michigan
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Burnham Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/burnham-family-foundation-morg_89ab69aa848b404d89d67be5e5fa9b4f
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_203680686_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Burnham Family Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/burnham-family-foundation-morg_89ab69aa848b404d89d67be5e5fa9b4f},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-11. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Burnham Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Burnham Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?