Burning Bush Foundation Inc
Burning Bush Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Luverne, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $25K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 7 grants totaling $8K.
Burning Bush Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Burning Bush Foundation Inc gave $8K across 7 grants in 2023 (avg $1K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $7,963
- -46.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,138
- -39.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $24,985
- +59.5% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Burning Bush Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Daniel Hudson DMD ($2K). Together the top 7 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Burning Bush Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+10%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $15K (2022). In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Hudson DMD Luverne, AL | Dental Assistance | $2,325 |
| Dr Edward Billings Luverne, AL | Dental Assistance | $1,871 |
| Serenity Place CO Brundidge, AL | Residential Care | $1,000 |
| Travis Colquette Luverne, AL | RENT | $1,000 |
| Oak Park Dental Troy, AL | Dental Assistance | $900 |
| Acme Propane Luverne, AL | Utilities | $707 |
| Elizabeth Davis Brantley, AL | Tutoring | $160 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,985 | $20,000 | $10,683 | $7,963 | 7 | $7,963 | $703 |
| 2022 | $15,668 | $16,000 | $17,562 | $14,918 | 8 | $14,918 | $720 |
| 2021 | $17,230 | $13,500 | $9,742 | $8,110 | 4 | $8,110 | $698 |
| 2020 | $13,472 | $5,500 | $10,149 | $7,228 | 11 | — | $599 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Burning Bush Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $703 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Burning Bush Foundation Inc is led by Earl J. Roberts Jr., Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Earl J. Roberts Jr.
Director & President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mark A. Smith
Director & Sec-Tr.
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Debarah C. Roberts
Director & V.p.
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Burning Bush Foundation Inc
How much does Burning Bush Foundation Inc give each year?
Burning Bush Foundation Inc gave $8K across 7 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $15K across 8 grants.
What is Burning Bush Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Burning Bush Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,138, across 7 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Burning Bush Foundation Inc give grants?
Burning Bush Foundation Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Luverne, AL (4 grants).
Does Burning Bush Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Burning Bush Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Dental Assistance" (3 grants).
Who are Burning Bush Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Burning Bush Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Daniel Hudson DMD ($2,325), Dr Edward Billings ($1,871) and Serenity Place CO ($1,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Burning Bush Foundation Inc?
Burning Bush Foundation Inc reported $25K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $703 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Burning Bush Foundation Inc's EIN?
Burning Bush Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1682310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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