Edward L Burton Foundation
Edward L Burton Foundation is a private foundation, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $222K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $135K. Net investment income was $133K.
Edward L Burton Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward L Burton Foundation gave $135K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,000
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $222,433
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Edward L Burton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Utah Food Bank ($35K). Together the top 9 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Edward L Burton Foundation gives
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2020) to $135K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah Food Bank Salt Lake City, UT | Support | $35,000 |
| 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 |
| Primary Childrens Hospital Salt Lake City, UT | Support | $15,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children - SLC Salt Lake City, UT | Support | $15,000 |
| University of Utah School of Music Salt Lake City, UT | Education | $13,500 |
| Neighborhood House Salt Lake City, UT | Child Protection and Support | $12,000 |
| Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT | Education | $8,000 |
| Highland Rams Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | Education | $6,500 |
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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 | $222,433 | $136,846 | $143,374 | $135,000 | 9 | $137,732 | $132,854 | $130,287 |
| 2024 | $228,834 | $92,666 | $132,280 | $128,000 | 8 | $128,725 | $90,661 | $122,374 |
| 2023 | $268,469 | $94,430 | $116,140 | $112,000 | 9 | $112,688 | $92,078 | $109,345 |
| 2022 | $290,195 | $107,414 | $109,792 | $106,000 | 8 | $106,675 | $105,397 | $101,638 |
| 2021 | $292,480 | $91,037 | $93,925 | $91,000 | 8 | $91,663 | $89,874 | $89,612 |
| 2020 | $296,910 | $77,091 | $84,648 | $80,000 | 9 | — | $74,205 | $71,649 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward L Burton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $130K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edward L Burton Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fred Moreton
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$250 (2020) → $350 (2025)
Lucy Hawes
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$250 (2020) → $350 (2025)
Edward B. Felt
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
$350 (2024) → $350 (2025)
Diane Wewee
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$350 (2020) → $600 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: O. Wood Moyle (2020–2023) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $600, to Diane Wewee (Secretary). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Edward L Burton Foundation
How much does Edward L Burton Foundation give each year?
Edward L Burton Foundation gave $135K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $128K across 8 grants.
What is Edward L Burton Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward L Burton Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edward L Burton Foundation give grants?
Edward L Burton Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (9 grants).
Does Edward L Burton Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Edward L Burton Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (3 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Edward L Burton Foundation's largest grantees?
Edward L Burton Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Utah Food Bank ($35,000), Friends for Sight ($15,000) and Girls on the Run ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edward L Burton Foundation?
Edward L Burton Foundation reported $222K 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 is Edward L Burton Foundation's EIN?
Edward L Burton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6117938. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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