Burns Family Foundation
Burns Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down.
Burns Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Burns Family Foundation gave $3.6M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $133K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,580,475
- +1592.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $132,610
- +1529.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Primary geography
- Texas (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Burns Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s final filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It lists Patti Boyd as the contact. This information is from the final filing and should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Contact
Application contact: Patti Boyd
Mailing address: 3500 East Lincoln Drive 14, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Phone: (602) 799-3500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Burns Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Charles Schwab ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $3.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 115 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Texas 39%, Arizona 21%, New York 19%, Idaho 19%, and New Mexico 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
How Burns Family Foundation gives
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1470% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 165% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $212K (2023) to $3.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Schwab Westlake, TX | Charitable Donor Advised Funds | $1,378,290 |
| Bidegain Family Foundation Purchase, NY | Charitable Foundation | $689,145 |
| Collins Family Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Charitable Foundation | $689,145 |
| Julie Ann Wrigley Foundation Ketchum, ID | Charitable Foundation | $689,145 |
| Paws and Claws Rochester, MN | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Sun Devil Club Tempe, AZ | General Operating | $11,500 |
| Valley Wise Health Foundation Phoenix, AZ | General Operating | $11,000 |
| Center Street Methodist Church Tucumcari, NM | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Diabetes Foundation of the High PLA Amarillo, TX | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Vega Christs Community Church Vega, TX | General Operating | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $1,107,721 | $48,342 | $3,580,475 | 27 | $3,610,817 | $96,304 | — |
| 2023 | $3,328,942 | $104,600 | $65,469 | $211,550 | 26 | $259,019 | $78,935 | $157,001 |
| 2022 | $3,114,939 | $136,721 | $58,692 | $237,700 | 30 | $278,392 | $107,093 | $141,086 |
| 2021 | $4,027,158 | $316,818 | $64,293 | $228,000 | 31 | $259,616 | $284,141 | $176,565 |
| 2020 | $3,867,562 | $202,356 | $74,138 | $216,000 | 1 | — | $171,210 | $175,792 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Paws and Claws describes its mission as protecting and sheltering companion animals, finding them adoptive homes, and promoting responsible animal care. Barbs Dog Rescue describes its work as dog welfare, including spay and neuter services, healthcare, wellness, and adoption. Executive Council Charities says it raises funds for programs and nonprofits helping Arizona youth overcome obstacles and reach their potential. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $3,580,475. Individual grants ranged from $450 to $1,378,290, with a median grant of $7,000. The reported totals were $211,550 across 26 grants in 2023 and $237,700 across 30 grants in 2022.
The largest 2024 grants were $1,378,290 to Charles Schwab for charitable donor-advised funds and $689,145 each to Bidegain Family Foundation, Collins Family Foundation, and Julie Ann Wrigley Foundation, described on the filing as charitable foundations. Other reported grants included $15,000 to Paws and Claws, $11,500 to Sun Devil Club, $11,000 to Valley Wise Health Foundation, and $10,000 each to Center Street Methodist Church, Diabetes Foundation of the High Pla, and Vega Christs Community Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patti Boyd Gentry as president.
Burns Family Foundation is led by Patti Boyd Gentry, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patti Boyd Gentry
President
On filings since 2020
$15K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $18K, to Patti Boyd Gentry (President).
Frequently asked questions about Burns Family Foundation
How much does Burns Family Foundation give each year?
Burns Family Foundation gave $3.6M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $212K across 26 grants.
What is Burns Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Burns Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $132,610, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Burns Family Foundation give grants?
Burns Family Foundation's top state is Texas, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (21%) and New York (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (9 grants).
Does Burns Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of Burns Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Foundation" (4 grants).
Who are Burns Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Burns Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Charles Schwab ($1,378,290), Bidegain Family Foundation ($689,145) and Collins Family Foundation ($689,145), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Burns Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Paws and Claws describes its mission as protecting and sheltering companion animals, finding them adoptive homes, and promoting responsible animal care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Burns Family Foundation?
The foundation’s final filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Burns Family Foundation's EIN?
Burns Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6051686. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Burns Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Burns Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/burns-family-foundation-morg_e76da1982c004ed7ae58ecbbca937fe7
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