Catherine and Francis Burzik Foundation
Catherine and Francis Burzik Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sarasota, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $51K.
Catherine and Francis Burzik Foundation at a glance
In short: Catherine and Francis Burzik Foundation gave $145K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $145,000
- +16.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,333
- -22.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,663,869
- +120.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Catherine and Francis Burzik Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sarasota Memorial HC Foundation ($100K). Together the top 3 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 21 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Catherine and Francis Burzik Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 260% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $90K (2020) to $240K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Memorial HC Foundation Sarasota, FL | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Tobin Center for Performing Arts San Antonio, TX | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Oblate School of Theology San Antonio, TX | Program Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $1,663,869 | $1,072,609 | $165,059 | $145,000 | 3 | $148,426 | $50,560 | $57,126 |
| 2023 | $756,319 | $357,235 | $144,846 | $125,000 | 2 | $126,799 | $37,639 | $36,569 |
| 2022 | $513,040 | $256,277 | $274,590 | $240,000 | 6 | $245,000 | — | $33,706 |
| 2021 | $531,353 | $154,345 | $142,519 | $134,000 | 5 | $135,990 | $20,674 | $33,976 |
| 2020 | $519,527 | $78,523 | $102,022 | $90,000 | 5 | — | $62,358 | $30,679 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Catherine and Francis Burzik Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Catherine and Francis Burzik Foundation is led by Catherine Burzik, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine Burzik
President & Director
President & Director → President, 2021
President → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cecelia Abel
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frank Burzik
Vice President & Director
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sara Bishop
Member at Large
Member at Large → Member at La, 2021
Member at La → Member at Large, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tr Achtaz
Member at Large
Member at Large → Member at La, 2021
Member at La → Member at Large, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Muster
Member at Large
Member at La → Member at Large, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
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 Catherine and Francis Burzik Foundation
How much does Catherine and Francis Burzik Foundation give each year?
Catherine and Francis Burzik Foundation gave $145K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $125K across 2 grants.
What is Catherine and Francis Burzik Foundation's typical grant size?
Catherine and Francis Burzik Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $48,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Catherine and Francis Burzik Foundation give grants?
Catherine and Francis Burzik Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (2 grants).
Does Catherine and Francis Burzik Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Catherine and Francis Burzik Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (3 grants).
How large is Catherine and Francis Burzik Foundation?
Catherine and Francis Burzik Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $148K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Catherine and Francis Burzik Foundation's EIN?
Catherine and Francis Burzik Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3975185. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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