Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation
Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $514K. Net investment income was $709K.
Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation at a glance
In short: Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation gave $514K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $129K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $514,200
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $128,550
- -51.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,100
- Total assets
- $9,313,990
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Indiana University School of Dentistry ($450K). Together the top 4 received $514K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 16 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $470K (2021) to $570K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $514K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University School of Dentistry Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted General | $450,000 |
| American Board of Orthodontics St. Louis, MO | Unrestricted General | $29,200 |
| American Association of Orthodontists St. Louis, MO | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Chapel & York University of W Australia | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation?
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 | $9,313,990 | $785,876 | $645,715 | $514,200 | 4 | $558,498 | $709,083 | $600,552 |
| 2024 | $9,164,962 | $483,295 | $634,840 | $525,000 | 2 | $566,025 | $406,784 | $552,082 |
| 2023 | $9,293,017 | $298,097 | $673,870 | $551,750 | 4 | $590,534 | $232,100 | $531,841 |
| 2022 | $9,634,169 | $908,003 | $688,093 | $570,000 | 3 | $611,093 | $838,213 | $585,842 |
| 2021 | $9,737,308 | $421,416 | $574,929 | $470,000 | 3 | — | $339,911 | $572,530 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation reported a distributable amount of $601K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$103K (2022) → $111K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $111K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation
How much does Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation give each year?
Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation gave $514K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $525K across 2 grants.
What is Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation's typical grant size?
Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $27,100, and its average grant was $128,550, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation give grants?
Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (2 grants).
Does Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation?
Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation reported $9.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $558K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $601K (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 is Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation's EIN?
Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1610679. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Texas
Henry Schein Cares Foundation Inc
Melville, NY
Henry Schein Cares Foundation supports healthcare access, integrated care, emergency response, and healthcare professionals, with grants to organizations working in the U.S. and internationally. In 2025, its 44 grants ranged from $1,000 to $162,000, with a median of $11,088. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited grant requests; separate in-kind product donations may be available to eligible organizations and healthcare providers.
Assets
$1.5M
Grants
44
Total Given
$865K
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc
Dallas, TX
Communities Foundation of Texas funds a broad range of community needs, including health, education, housing, and community development, primarily in North Texas and across Texas. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $18,800, though amounts varied widely; nearly all opportunities are by invitation, with some specific programs open for applications.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
2,209
Total Given
$209.2M
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
The Foundation makes grants through donor-advised and other donor-established funds for public benefit, human services, education, and health, including initiatives addressing economic mobility and poverty in Harris County. In 2024, its median grant was $25,000; it serves Greater Houston, while grants also go to recipients elsewhere in Texas and beyond. It does not accept proposals for the upcoming High-Impact Grantmaking cycle and plans to invite selected organizations or collaboratives to apply.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,724
Total Given
$232.3M
Baker Hughes Foundation
Houston, TX
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
990
Total Given
$3.2M
BNSF Railway Foundation
Fort Worth, TX
The BNSF Railway Foundation funds civic, cultural, education, health and human services, environmental, and youth programs, including operating costs and specific projects. Its 2025 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged from $100 to $500,000; it supports eligible organizations serving communities near BNSF rail lines across its 28 operating states. The foundation provides an online application process, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$23.0M
Grants
993
Total Given
$7.0M
Community Foundation of North Texas (Tax
Fort Worth, TX
The foundation supports nonprofits and community projects in areas including animal welfare, nonprofit capacity building, first responders, land conservation, neighborhood development, opportunity and access, and scholarships. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,100 to $1.5 million, with a median of $14,250; its service area covers 11 North Texas counties. It accepts applications for some competitive grant programs through its online portal, but donor-advised grants are not open to nonprofit applications.
Assets
$544.9M
Grants
872
Total Given
$41.3M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Dr Charles J Burstone Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?