Burns Family Charitable Foundation
Burns Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $869K. Net investment income was $217K.
Burns Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Burns Family Charitable Foundation gave $869K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $869K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $869,190
- +2703.8% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $869,190
- +8311.5% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $869,190
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Burns Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Concern Worldwide ($869K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Burns Family Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2021 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2020) to $869K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $869K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Concern Worldwide Jenkintown, PA | To Fund Charitable Donor Advised Fund | $869,190 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $220,282 | $887,324 | $869,190 | 1 | $869,190 | $217,148 | $16,466 |
| 2020 | $667,966 | $23,183 | $37,765 | $31,000 | 3 | — | $17,308 | $36,977 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Burns Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Burns Family Charitable Foundation is led by Brian Burns, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Brian Burns
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Siciliano
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Burns
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Burns
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas A. Korman
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Burns Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Burns Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Burns Family Charitable Foundation gave $869K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $31K across 3 grants.
What is Burns Family Charitable Foundation?
Burns Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL.
Where does Burns Family Charitable Foundation operate?
Burns Family Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, Illinois, Pennsylvania.
How much is Burns Family Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Burns Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Burns Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Burns Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2435155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
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