Burrell Family Foundation
Burrell Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Niwot, Colorado. Its stated purposes are to serve children through education and the arts, and to promote the health and well-being of children and youth.
Burrell Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Burrell Family Foundation gave $50K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Colorado. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,671
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,656
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $621,621
- +7.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (7 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Burrell Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Sandy Brian Burrell, Niwot, CO 80503
Phone: (303) 652-3287
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Burrell Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Loyola Marymount University ($7K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 144 grants of 144 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Colorado recipients received 64% of grant dollars. California received 16%, Alabama 6%, Virginia 4%, and New York 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Burrell Family Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 30 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $846; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2021) to $54K (2023). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | Op. EXP. - to Promote Well-Being of Children | $7,000 |
| Ace Mentor Program of Colorado Aurora, CO | Op. EXP. - to Promote Well-Being of Children | $3,000 |
| Feeding Colorado Lakewood, CO | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity St Vrain Valley Birmingham, AL | Operating Expense | $3,000 |
| Rocky MTN Children's Health Fndn Arvada, CO | Op. EXP. - to Promote Well-Being of Children | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Denver, CO | General Fund | $2,750 |
| Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families Denver, CO | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Denver Post Season to Share Denver, CO | Op. EXP. - to Promote Well-Being of Children | $2,000 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation Denver, CO | Op. EXP. - to Promote Well-Being of Children | $2,000 |
| Raise the Future Denver, CO | Operating Expenses | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $621,621 | $98,803 | $56,183 | $49,671 | 30 | $49,671 | $93,122 | $49,239 |
| 2024 | $579,001 | $53,521 | $51,865 | $46,492 | 26 | $46,492 | $48,270 | $49,671 |
| 2023 | $577,345 | $35,733 | $61,006 | $54,284 | 30 | $54,284 | $34,971 | $46,492 |
| 2022 | $602,618 | $66,811 | $56,502 | $51,072 | 31 | $52,072 | $62,683 | $54,284 |
| 2021 | $592,309 | $18,090 | $46,341 | $41,368 | 27 | — | $13,117 | $51,072 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Burrell Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it supports children through education and the arts and promotes the health and well-being of children and youth. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as food security, adoption resources, child health, literacy, and wildlife conservation. For example, Feeding Colorado describes its mission as improving food security in Colorado through policy, advocacy, partnership, and education. Invest in Kids says it partners with local communities to support evidence-based programs that improve the health and well-being of Colorado’s youngest children and their families. Reach Out and Read says it incorporates books into pediatric care and encourages families to read aloud together.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $49,671. Grants ranged from $500 to $7,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Among the largest were $7,000 to Loyola Marymount University for operating expenses to promote children’s well-being; $3,000 each to ACE Mentor Program of Colorado and Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation for that purpose; and $3,000 to Feeding Colorado for its general fund. Other notable grants included $2,500 to Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families, $2,000 each to Denver Zoological Foundation and Raise the Future, and $1,500 to Invest in Kids.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sandra I Schmitz Burrell as president, Brian C Burrell as secretary, and Heidi M Burrell as vice president.
Burrell Family Foundation is led by Sandra I. Schmitz Burrell, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sandra I. Schmitz Burrell
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Brian C. Burrell
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Heidi M. Burrell
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Burrell Family Foundation
How much does Burrell Family Foundation give each year?
Burrell Family Foundation gave $50K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $46K across 26 grants.
What is Burrell Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Burrell Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,656, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Burrell Family Foundation that year got $846 on average.
Where does Burrell Family Foundation give grants?
Burrell Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (16%) and Alabama (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (9 grants), Boulder, CO (4 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Burrell Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Burrell Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Op. EXP. - to Promote Well-Being of Children" (12 grants).
Who are Burrell Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Burrell Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Loyola Marymount University ($7,000), Ace Mentor Program of Colorado ($3,000) and Feeding Colorado ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Burrell Family Foundation?
Burrell Family Foundation reported $622K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Burrell Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it supports children through education and the arts and promotes the health and well-being of children and youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Burrell Family Foundation?
The foundation states that 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 Burrell Family Foundation's EIN?
Burrell Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1518229. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Burrell Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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