Burns Family Foundation Inc
Burns Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in Damariscotta, Maine. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on supporting charitable causes in its local region and beyond.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$662K
-33.9% YoY
Grant Count
30
-3.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-31.7% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker with a demonstrated commitment to local and regional organizations. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily focuses on the Lincoln County area of Maine, with particular emphasis on supporting organizations and institutions serving Damariscotta and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (FYE June 2025):
- Total Assets: $6,682,737
- Total Revenues: $960,222
- Total Expenses: $782,200
Historical Financial Snapshot (2024):
- Total Assets: $6.5 million
- Revenue: $715,000
- Expenses: $1.11 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation maintains a strong financial position with no outstanding liabilities.
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| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John J Lynch serves as Executive Director of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANN C MCFARLAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH C GRAVES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN SCHIANCHI | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JOHN J LYNCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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