Burt Family Foundation Inc
Burt Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Waterford, Connecticut. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in wildlife care and conservation, animal rescue, and environmental protection.
Burt Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Burt Family Foundation Inc gave $258K across 79 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state New York. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $258,075
- +23.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 79
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,267
- +9.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,821,679
- -4.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (15 of 79, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (20% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Burt Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5 Shore Road, Waterford, CT 06385
Phone: (860) 439-0289
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Burt Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wild Bird Fund ($23K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
334 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 334 grants of 334 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to New York (20%), Connecticut (15%), California (12%), Washington, DC (10%), and Massachusetts (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 79 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Burt Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 79 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 74% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 217% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2021) to $258K (2025). In 2025 it made 79 grants totaling $258K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Bird Fund New York, NY | General Purposes | $22,600 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfa Yarmouth Port, MA | General Purposes | $12,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife Washington, DC | General Purposes | $6,250 |
| Ray of Light Farm East Haddam, CT | General Purposes | $5,625 |
| Bat Conts International Austin, TX | General Purposes | $5,500 |
| Pandemonium RP Deep River, CT | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Sheldrick Trust Laguna Hills, CA | General Purposes | $4,750 |
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue Lisbon, MD | General Purposes | $4,500 |
| Envir Defend Fund New York, NY | General Purposes | $4,500 |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue Mount Airy, MD | General Purposes | $4,500 |
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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 | $1,821,679 | $208,576 | $299,141 | $258,075 | 79 | $258,075 | $46,697 | $119,072 |
| 2024 | $1,912,244 | $149,718 | $235,343 | $209,450 | 70 | $209,450 | $53,341 | $118,396 |
| 2023 | $1,997,869 | $207,242 | $219,286 | $187,000 | 71 | $187,000 | $53,430 | $110,657 |
| 2022 | $2,009,913 | $-19,114 | $178,478 | $148,200 | 72 | $148,200 | $44,354 | $109,550 |
| 2021 | $2,207,505 | $1,319,448 | $106,848 | $65,000 | 42 | $75,837 | $67,549 | $129,960 |
| 2020 | $1,136,678 | $76,675 | $98,360 | $80,500 | 65 | — | $39,517 | $66,344 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Burt Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $119K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grant recipients include organizations whose stated missions concern these areas: Wild Bird Fund says it provides veterinary care and rehabilitation to native and migrant wildlife and educates New Yorkers about urban wildlife; Ray of Light Farm describes itself as an animal rescue and animal-assisted therapy center; and Defenders of Wildlife says it is dedicated to protecting native animals and plants in their natural communities. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 79 grants totaling $258,075. Grants ranged from $1,250 to $22,600, with a median of $3,000. It reported 70 grants totaling $209,450 in 2024 and 71 grants totaling $187,000 in 2023.
Among its 2025 grants, the largest were $22,600 to Wild Bird Fund, $12,000 to International Fund for Animal Welfare, and $6,250 to Defenders of Wildlife. Other listed grants included $5,625 to Ray of Light Farm, $5,500 to Bat Conservation International, $5,000 to Pandemonium RP, and $4,750 to Sheldrick Trust. The listed grants state “general purposes” as their purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gillian Von Nieda Beebe is listed as President on the 2025 filing.
Burt Family Foundation Inc is led by Gillian Von Nieda Beebe, President Tr since 2022 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gillian Von Nieda Beebe
President Tr
Vice President → President Tr, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Heather Rhoades (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Cynthia Burt Beebe (2020–2021) — President Tr
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Burt Family Foundation Inc
How much does Burt Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Burt Family Foundation Inc gave $258K across 79 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $209K across 70 grants.
What is Burt Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Burt Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,267, across 79 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Burt Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Burt Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Burt Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (15%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Baton Rouge, LA (3 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Burt Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Burt Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (79 of 79) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Burt Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Burt Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Wild Bird Fund ($22,600), International Fund for Animal Welfa ($12,000) and Defenders of Wildlife ($6,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Burt Family Foundation Inc?
Burt Family Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $258K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $119K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Burt Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Burt Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Burt Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Burt Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0633793. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Burt Family Foundation Inc 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 March 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
Live grants for the work Burt Family Foundation Inc funds
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- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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