Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation
The Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In filing year 2025, it reported 12 grants totaling $138,000, all to recipients in Oklahoma.
Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation at a glance
In short: Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation gave $138K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $138,000
- +67.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,500
- +53.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $1,606,621
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Tammie L Maloney as the contact and names “Name, Address, Charitable Purpose” as the application materials. The filing lists no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Tammie L Maloney
Mailing address: 2021 S Lewis Ste 260, Tulsa, OK 74104
Phone: (918) 745-0415
Email: t_maloney@prodigy.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was All Souls Unitarian Church ($25K). Together the top 10 received $128K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation gives
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 68% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $37K (2021) to $138K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Souls Unitarian Church Tulsa, OK | $5,000 general fund, $20,000 capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Pathways Adult Learning Center Tulsa, OK | Capital Campaign $17,000 Unrestricted $5,000 | $22,000 |
| Holland Hall Tulsa, OK | Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| Tulsa Botanic Garden Tulsa, OK | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| The University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Collins College of Business Dean's Circle $6000 and School of Arts & Sciences Fine Arts Program $6,000 | $12,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation Tulsa, OK | Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Sponsor | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Girls Art School Tulsa, OK | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| 108 Contemporary Tulsa, OK | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Riverfield Country Day School Tulsa, OK | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| St Patrick's Episcopal Church Broken Arrow, OK | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,606,621 | $202,639 | $157,681 | $138,000 | 12 | $138,000 | $182,958 | $129,794 |
| 2024 | $1,561,663 | $83,954 | $99,144 | $82,500 | 11 | $82,500 | $67,310 | $109,706 |
| 2023 | $1,577,505 | $-6,649 | $88,857 | $71,000 | 9 | $71,000 | $22,459 | $95,421 |
| 2022 | $1,673,011 | $246,697 | $97,728 | $82,000 | 12 | $82,000 | $230,969 | $101,902 |
| 2021 | $1,524,266 | $239,371 | $52,206 | $37,000 | 7 | — | $239,371 | $90,554 |
| 2020 | $1,337,101 | $75,215 | $54,050 | $42,500 | 2 | — | $75,215 | $72,754 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $130K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included unrestricted support, capital campaigns, arts and education programs, a food bank, a day center, and sponsorship of the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial.
The grantees describe a range of community services and programs. Pathways Adult Learning Center says it provides a Christian program to enhance the quality of life for adults with intellectual disabilities. Tulsa Girls Art School says it uses art to help girls overcome barriers and discover purpose and possibilities. Tulsa Day Center says it serves people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Riverfield Country Day School describes its aim as empowering students to change their world. The University of Tulsa describes itself as a student-centered research university, and Tulsa Community Foundation describes its work as helping donors and organizations pursue charitable goals through giving solutions and grantmaking.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $138,000 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $8,750.
The largest grants included $25,000 to All Souls Unitarian Church, including $20,000 for a capital campaign; $22,000 to Pathways Adult Learning Center, including $17,000 for a capital campaign; $17,500 to an individual recipient; $16,000 to Tulsa Botanic Garden; and $12,000 to The University of Tulsa, split between the Collins College of Business Dean’s Circle and the School of Arts & Sciences Fine Arts Program. Other recipients were Tulsa Community Foundation ($10,000), Tulsa Girls Art School ($7,500), 108 Contemporary ($6,000), Riverfield Country Day School ($6,000), St Patrick’s Episcopal Church ($6,000), Tulsa Day Center ($5,000), and Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tammie L Maloney, Jean Ann Fausser, Jason Maloney, and Brenda Alred as trustees.
Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jean Ann Fausser
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammie L Maloney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Alred
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Maloney
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation
How much does Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation give each year?
Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation gave $138K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $83K across 11 grants.
What is Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation's typical grant size?
Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,750, and its average grant was $11,500, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation give grants?
Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (11 grants).
Does Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation's largest grantees?
Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include All Souls Unitarian Church ($25,000), Pathways Adult Learning Center ($22,000) and Holland Hall ($17,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation?
Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $138K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included unrestricted support, capital campaigns, arts and education programs, a food bank, a day center, and sponsorship of the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation's EIN?
Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1438062. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cecil-and-virgie-burton-foundation-morg_1bb33725d7704ac3bf97600d76cdc803
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