Burrows Memorial Trust
Burrows Memorial Trust is a private foundation located in Wilton, Iowa. It provides annual scholarships to Wilton students who have the desire and ability to finish higher education.
Burrows Memorial Trust at a glance
In short: Burrows Memorial Trust gave $13K across 26 grants in 2026 (avg $504.615), mostly in Iowa. 62% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $13,120
- +9.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 26
- -21.2% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $505
- +38.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $520
- Total assets
- $301,616
- +14.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (16 of 26, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Burrows Memorial Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing directs applicants to Wilton Community Schools and says to see the attached application for the form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Wilton Community Schools - Attached
Mailing address: 1002 Cypress Street, Wilton, IA 52778
Phone: (563) 732-2035
Email: burrowsscholarship@netwtc.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Burrows Memorial Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Natalie Hartman ($680). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
157 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 157 grants of 157 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2026 went to recipients in Iowa. The trust’s stated scholarship activity is for students in Wilton, Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Burrows Memorial Trust open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 16 of 26 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $614; repeat grants $330. How we count
Medians: $620 first-time, $330 repeat.
- 31% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $13K (2026). In 2026 it made 26 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natalie Hartman Wilton, IA | To Apply to Higher Education | $680 |
| Cade Souhrada Wilton, IA | To Apply to Higher Education | $680 |
| Kaydence Boorn Wilton, IA | To Apply to Higher Education | $680 |
| Avery Fitzer Wilton, IA | To Apply to Higher Education | $680 |
| Amber Oien Wilton, IA | To Apply to Higher Education | $680 |
| Lela Glover Wilton, IA | To Apply to Higher Education | $620 |
| Ian Hartsch Wilton, IA | To Apply to Higher Education | $620 |
| Jacqueline Gratzky Wilton, IA | To Apply to Higher Education | $620 |
| Ashley Swift Wilton, IA | To Apply to Highe Education | $620 |
| Kinsey Drake Wilton, IA | To Apply to Higher Education | $620 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $301,616 | $-1,876 | $14,434 | $13,120 | 26 | $13,120 | $16,137 | $13,646 |
| 2025 | $263,998 | $11,646 | $12,716 | $12,000 | 33 | $12,716 | $10,596 | $12,271 |
| 2024 | $238,997 | $10,650 | $14,856 | $12,975 | 32 | $13,621 | $11,122 | $12,212 |
| 2023 | $259,336 | $10,706 | $12,072 | $10,100 | 32 | $10,838 | $10,706 | $13,348 |
| 2022 | $285,215 | $10,292 | $10,792 | $9,400 | 34 | $9,941 | $10,292 | $14,129 |
| 2021 | $287,510 | $10,307 | $11,371 | $10,040 | 31 | — | $10,307 | $14,041 |
| 2020 | $284,820 | $10,373 | $10,398 | $9,710 | 30 | — | $10,373 | $13,391 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Burrows Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust states that its charitable activity is providing scholarships to Wilton, Iowa, students who have the desire and ability to finish higher education. Scholarships are awarded annually.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the trust reported 26 grants totaling $13,120. Awards ranged from $330 to $680, with a median of $520. The largest reported awards were five grants of $680 each and seven grants of $620 each, all for higher education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Tom Meine as chairman, Mark Knouse as vice chairman, Debbie Taylor as secretary, Douglas Hora as treasurer, and Deborah Hurd, Luke Thompson, and Trisha Langley as directors.
Burrows Memorial Trust is led by Tom Meine, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Tom Meine
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Hurd
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luke Thompson
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trisha Langley
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Taylor
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Knouse
Vice Chairman
Vice President → Vice Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Hora
Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Doug Hora (2020–2025) — Director
- Former: Paul Drumm (2020–2025) — Director
- Former: Susan Norton (2020–2025) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Burrows Memorial Trust
How much does Burrows Memorial Trust give each year?
Burrows Memorial Trust gave $13K across 26 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $12K across 33 grants.
What is Burrows Memorial Trust's typical grant size?
Burrows Memorial Trust's median grant in 2026 was $520, and its average grant was $505, across 26 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Burrows Memorial Trust that year got $614 on average.
Where does Burrows Memorial Trust give grants?
Burrows Memorial Trust gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wilton, IA (26 grants).
Does Burrows Memorial Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Burrows Memorial Trust's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Apply to Higher Education" (16 grants) and "Apply to Cost of Higher Education" (4 grants).
Who are Burrows Memorial Trust's largest grantees?
Burrows Memorial Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Natalie Hartman ($680), Cade Souhrada ($680) and Kaydence Boorn ($680), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Burrows Memorial Trust?
Burrows Memorial Trust reported $302K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Burrows Memorial Trust fund?
The trust states that its charitable activity is providing scholarships to Wilton, Iowa, students who have the desire and ability to finish higher education. Scholarships are awarded annually. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Burrows Memorial Trust?
The foundation 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 Burrows Memorial Trust's EIN?
Burrows Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6097247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Burrows Memorial Trust 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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