Burson Family Foundation
Burson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Richmond, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $601K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K. Net investment income was $440.
Burson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Burson Family Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,345
- -88.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,345
- -77.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,345
- Total assets
- $601,110
- +70.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Burson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Austin County Youth Rodeo Association ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Burson Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 38% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $21K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin County Youth Rodeo Association Bellville, TX | Donation | $2,345 |
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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 | $601,110 | $250,440 | $2,348 | $2,345 | 1 | $2,345 | $440 | $6,169 |
| 2023 | $353,018 | $270,331 | $21,301 | $20,500 | 2 | $20,500 | $213 | $5,281 |
| 2022 | $103,988 | $110,128 | $6,140 | $5,390 | 1 | $5,390 | $15 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Burson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Burson Family Foundation is led by Dayne Burson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dayne Burson
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Courtney Burson Hollis
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jamie Lynn Burson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Burson Family Foundation
How much does Burson Family Foundation give each year?
Burson Family Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 2 grants.
How large is Burson Family Foundation?
Burson Family Foundation reported $601K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (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.
Where does Burson Family Foundation operate?
Burson Family Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Burson Family Foundation's EIN?
Burson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1542093. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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