Charles J & Burton S August Family
The Charles J & Burton S August Family is a private foundation based in Rochester, New York. It supports nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the Greater Rochester area, with grants for health and human service organizations and projects intended to benefit the people and communities they serve.
Charles J & Burton S August Family at a glance
In short: Charles J & Burton S August Family gave $495K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $495,002
- +32.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,500
- +32.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $7,428,972
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (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 Charles J & Burton S August Family
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert August
Mailing address: 3500 East Ave 105, Rochester, NY 14618
Phone: (585) 802-2274
Website: https://augustfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles J & Burton S August Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rochester Institute of Technology ($50K). Together the top 10 received $400K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 114 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it supports organizations in the Greater Rochester area. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Charles J & Burton S August Family gives
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% 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 $5K (2020) to $633K (2021). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $495K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | Capital Campaign-Movement Lab | $50,000 |
| Heritage Christian Services Rochester, NY | Therapeutic Pool | $50,000 |
| Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach Rochester, NY | Facility Repairs | $50,000 |
| Unity Rochester, NY | Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Jewish Community Center Rochester, NY | Backyard Project | $45,000 |
| Mary Cariola Childrens Center Rochester, NY | Seven Passenger Van | $44,770 |
| Equicenter Honeoye Falls, NY | Renovations for Community Garden | $30,000 |
| Rochester Presbyterian Home Rochester, NY | Tractor | $26,732 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Rochester Rochester, NY | Teen Center Renovation | $25,000 |
| Foodlink Rochester, NY | Loading Docks for Curbside Market | $25,000 |
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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 | $7,428,972 | $461,276 | $582,577 | $495,002 | 18 | $497,552 | $383,856 | $445,129 |
| 2024 | $7,550,273 | $593,063 | $448,722 | $372,755 | 18 | $375,318 | $519,659 | $421,651 |
| 2023 | $7,405,932 | $284,105 | $486,993 | $504,395 | 24 | $406,895 | $226,040 | $416,438 |
| 2022 | $7,608,820 | $1,738,562 | $559,993 | $439,096 | 19 | $442,096 | $1,661,810 | $448,919 |
| 2021 | $6,430,251 | $1,881,917 | $697,649 | $633,241 | 35 | — | $1,573,024 | $420,506 |
| 2020 | $5,245,983 | $173,005 | $70,447 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $129,139 | $417,926 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles J & Burton S August Family reported a distributable amount of $445K 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
The foundation says it is dedicated to advancing the health and welfare of Greater Rochester residents. Its guidelines prioritize projects, capital improvements, or other one-time identifiable needs that have a positive long-term community impact, benefit people served, improve physical spaces for safety, education, or well-being, and include clear plans, timelines, and outcomes.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as education and innovation, services for justice-involved and homeless people, support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, community activities, services for people with complex disabilities, nature-based programs, elder care, and youth development. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ own stated missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $495,002. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $25,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $50,000 each to Rochester Institute of Technology for its Movement Lab capital campaign, Heritage Christian Services for a therapeutic pool, Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach for facility repairs, and Unity for a capital campaign. Other grants included $45,000 to the Jewish Community Center for its Backyard Project, $44,770 to Mary Cariola Children’s Center for a seven-passenger van, and $30,000 to EquiCenter for community garden renovations.
To apply, an organization must identify a qualifying project, capital improvement, or one-time need. The filing lists Robert August as the contact for applications and says there is no required format. The foundation’s guidelines exclude non-501(c)(3) organizations, endowments, individuals, government entities, organizations outside Greater Rochester, and requests for salaries or other annual operating expenses. A recipient must wait at least three years before submitting another request.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jan August as chairperson; Robert August as vice chairperson; Andrew August as treasurer; and Elizabeth August Mafrici as secretary. Trustees listed are Burton August Jr, Susan Eastwood, Michael Smith, and Philip Fishbach.
Charles J & Burton S August Family is led by Jan August, Chairperson since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jan August
Chairperson
Trustee → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Burton August Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Eastwood
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Fishbach
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew August
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth August Mafrici
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert August
Vice Chairperson
Trustee → Vice Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David C. Mitchell (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jean B. August (2020) — Trustee
- Former: John August (2020) — Trustee
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 Charles J & Burton S August Family
How much does Charles J & Burton S August Family give each year?
Charles J & Burton S August Family gave $495K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $373K across 18 grants.
What is Charles J & Burton S August Family's typical grant size?
Charles J & Burton S August Family's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $27,500, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles J & Burton S August Family give grants?
Charles J & Burton S August Family gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (16 grants).
Does Charles J & Burton S August Family give general operating support?
Yes: 22% of Charles J & Burton S August Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles J & Burton S August Family's largest grantees?
Charles J & Burton S August Family's largest 2025 grantees include Rochester Institute of Technology ($50,000), Heritage Christian Services ($50,000) and Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles J & Burton S August Family?
Charles J & Burton S August Family reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $498K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $445K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles J & Burton S August Family fund?
The foundation says it is dedicated to advancing the health and welfare of Greater Rochester residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles J & Burton S August Family?
Charles J & Burton S August Family has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check augustfamilyfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Charles J & Burton S August Family's EIN?
Charles J & Burton S August Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1355601. 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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