Burns Foundation Inc
Burns Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Petoskey, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $408K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $124K.
Burns Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Burns Foundation Inc gave $90K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,000
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,000
- -15.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $408,186
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Burns Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was McLaren Northern Michigan Foundatio ($45K). Together the top 5 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 22 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Burns Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2021) to $92K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McLaren Northern Michigan Foundatio Petoskey, MI | Health Science Library | $45,000 |
| Planned Parenthood - Petoskey Helth Center Petoskey, MI | Health Services | $15,000 |
| Petoskey Community Foundation Petoskey, MI | General Petosky Area Public Projects | $15,000 |
| Michigan Dyslexia Dyslexia Testing and Treatment Harbor Springs, MI | Supporitng Their Mission to Serve | $10,000 |
| Women's Resource Center Petoskey, MI | Supporting Women Dealing Issues | $5,000 |
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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 | $408,186 | $124,420 | $99,421 | $90,000 | 5 | $90,000 | $124,034 | $75,026 |
| 2023 | $406,283 | $74,931 | $100,031 | $85,000 | 4 | $85,000 | $74,474 | $64,988 |
| 2022 | $422,621 | $59,704 | $98,353 | $85,000 | 5 | $85,000 | $59,471 | $67,621 |
| 2021 | $461,270 | $26,764 | $117,426 | $85,000 | 3 | $85,000 | $26,749 | $72,926 |
| 2020 | $551,932 | $101,203 | $138,282 | $92,000 | 5 | — | $101,127 | $60,946 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Burns Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $75K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Burns Foundation Inc is led by Marcella Lacey Burns, President on every filing since 2023; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marcella Lacey Burns
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Christina Burns Farrell
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
$2K (2024)
Shirley B. Burns
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
$15K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Courtney Burns Rosevear
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
$1K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dean D. Burns (2020–2024) — Prior President · Filing note: Deceased
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 $2K, to Christina Burns Farrell (Vice Preside). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Burns Foundation Inc
How much does Burns Foundation Inc give each year?
Burns Foundation Inc gave $90K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 4 grants.
What is Burns Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Burns Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $18,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Burns Foundation Inc give grants?
Burns Foundation Inc gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Petoskey, MI (4 grants).
Does Burns Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Burns Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Burns Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Burns Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include McLaren Northern Michigan Foundatio ($45,000), Planned Parenthood - Petoskey Helth Center ($15,000) and Petoskey Community Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Burns Foundation Inc?
Burns Foundation Inc reported $408K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Burns Foundation Inc's EIN?
Burns Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6034469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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