Edward L Burton Foundation

SALT LAKE CITY, UT EIN: 87-6117938

Edward L Burton Foundation is a private foundation, based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $229K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $128K. Net investment income was $91K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$229K

-14.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$128K

+14.3% YoY

Grant Count

-11.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$16K

+28.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward L Burton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $122K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Edward L Burton Foundation

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Utah $517K (100%)

States

Utah

Cities

Cottonwood HeightsLaytonSalt Lake CityWest Valley City

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$228,834	$268,469	$290,195
Revenue	$92,666	$94,430	$107,414
Expenses	$132,280	$116,140	$109,792
Qualifying Distributions	$128,725	$112,688	$106,675
Net Investment Income	$90,661	$92,078	$105,397
Distributable Amount	$122,374	$109,345	$101,638

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

42 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Utah Food Bank ($35,000), Friends for Sight ($15,000), Girls on the Run ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
FRIENDS FOR SIGHT SALT LAKE CITY, UT	PREVENTION OF HUMAN DISORDERS	$15,000
GIRLS ON THE RUN SALT LAKE CITY, UT	CHILD PROTECTION AND SUPPORT	$15,000
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE SALT LAKE CITY, UT	CHILD PROTECTION AND SUPPORT	$12,000
HIGHLAND RAMS FOUNDATION SALT LAKE CITY, UT	EDUCATION	$11,500
SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN - SLC SALT LAKE CITY, UT	SUPPORT	$15,000
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOOL OF MUSIC SALT LAKE CITY, UT	EDUCATION	$14,500
UTAH FOOD BANK SALT LAKE CITY, UT	SUPPORT	$35,000
WESTMINSTER UNIVERSITY SALT LAKE CITY, UT	EDUCATION	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
FRED MORETON	DIRECTOR	0.5	$350
EDWARD B FELT	DIRECTOR	0.5	$350
DIANE WEWEE	SECRETARY	0.5	$500
LUCY HAWES	DIRECTOR	0.5	$350

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Edward L Burton Foundation?

As of 2024, Edward L Burton Foundation holds $229K in total assets with $93K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $128K in 2024.

Where does Edward L Burton Foundation operate?

Edward L Burton Foundation has awarded grants in Utah.

What size grants does Edward L Burton Foundation award?

In 2024, Edward L Burton Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $128K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Edward L Burton Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Edward L Burton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $122K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.