Burton Foundation Inc
Burton Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Its 2024 filing reports four grants totaling $356,000, including grants to organizations in Oklahoma and North Carolina.
Burton Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Burton Foundation Inc gave $356K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $89K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $356,000
- -86.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -95.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $89,000
- +217.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $73,000
- Total assets
- $37,962,378
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Burton 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: 1024 E Britton Rd Ste 200, Oklahoma City, OK 73131
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Burton Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Because We Care Philanthropy Inc ($200K). Together the top 4 received $356K.
Grant Size Distribution
328 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 317 grants of 328 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma and 10% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Burton Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 32% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $356K (2024) to $2.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $356K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Because We Care Philanthropy Inc Oklahoma City, OK | The Anonymous Foundation Donor Advis | $200,000 |
| Oklahoma Christian University Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Exempt Purpose | $110,000 |
| Hope Reins Raleigh, NC | Unrestricted Support | $36,000 |
| Homeless Alliance Oklahoma City, OK | In Memory of Frank Merrick | $10,000 |
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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 | $37,962,378 | $1,568,818 | $723,814 | $356,000 | 4 | $555,156 | $1,400,160 | $1,759,765 |
| 2023 | $34,326,621 | $1,346,941 | $2,944,305 | $2,582,297 | 92 | $2,787,523 | $1,190,159 | $1,620,897 |
| 2022 | $32,168,420 | $377,098 | $2,120,756 | $1,691,205 | 71 | $1,862,349 | $355,625 | $2,948,836 |
| 2021 | $40,691,391 | $3,412,643 | $1,888,534 | $1,506,315 | 69 | $1,698,566 | $3,222,675 | $1,895,684 |
| 2020 | $37,694,647 | $370,046 | $1,840,784 | $1,503,925 | 92 | — | $324,273 | $1,694,029 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Burton Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a philanthropy organization, a university, a youth-serving organization, and a homelessness-services organization. Because We Care Philanthropy Inc describes its mission as supporting improvements in health, education, youth development, inclusion and diversity for people who are poor, distressed, or underprivileged, as well as animal welfare. Oklahoma Christian University says it educates, mentors, and inspires learners to fulfill their potential. Hope Reins describes its work as pairing children and teens experiencing trauma with a rescued horse and mentor to support healing.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made four grants totaling $356,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $200,000, with a median of $73,000. The largest grants were $200,000 to Because We Care Philanthropy Inc, $110,000 to Oklahoma Christian University, $36,000 to Hope Reins, and $10,000 to Homeless Alliance.
The foundation reported 92 grants totaling $2,582,297 in 2023 and 71 grants totaling $1,691,205 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gretchen Gray as secretary, Robert Gray as assistant SE, Joseph Gray as president, Kari Blakley as assistant SE, and Nancy Gaden as treasurer.
Burton Foundation Inc is led by Joseph Gray, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Gray
President
Trustee → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen Gray
Secretary
Trustee & Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Gray
Assistant Se
Trustee → Assistant Se, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kari Blakley
Assistant Se
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Gaden
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: David Gray (2020–2022) — Trustee & President
- Former: Kari Koster (2020–2022) — Assistant & S
- Former: Lisa Wall (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Sherrie Schroeder (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Burton Foundation Inc
How much does Burton Foundation Inc give each year?
Burton Foundation Inc gave $356K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.6M across 92 grants.
What is Burton Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Burton Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $73,000, and its average grant was $89,000, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Burton Foundation Inc give grants?
Burton Foundation Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (3 grants).
Does Burton Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Burton Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Burton Foundation Inc?
Burton Foundation Inc reported $38.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $555K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (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 Burton Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a philanthropy organization, a university, a youth-serving organization, and a homelessness-services organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Burton 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 Burton Foundation Inc's EIN?
Burton Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1584983. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Burton Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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