Em Burger Memorial Foundation
Em Burger Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in California, Missouri. It distributes donations to other 501(c)(3) organizations, and its 2025 filing lists grants to schools, community organizations, public agencies, and other recipients.
Em Burger Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Em Burger Memorial Foundation gave $165K across 50 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Missouri. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $164,750
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 50
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,295
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,719,931
- +11.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (6 of 48, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Em Burger Memorial Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists Amy Mouse as the contact and says there is no required format for application materials.
- Contact
Application contact: Amy Mouse
Mailing address: 32819 Highway 87, California, MO 65018
Phone: (573) 690-1090
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Em Burger Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was California R1 High School ($48K). Together the top 10 received $107K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($23,700), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
261 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 261 grants of 261 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 6% to Tennessee, and 1% to Kansas. The filing also lists Virginia and North Carolina at 0% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Em Burger Memorial Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 48 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $118K (2020) to $165K (2025). In 2025 it made 50 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California R1 High School California, MO | Further Exempt Purpose | $48,400 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $23,700 |
| Friends of the Finke California, MO | Further Exempt Purpose | $14,000 |
| Mu Healthcare - Children's Hospital Columbia, MO | Further Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Childcare Village California, MO | Further Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Heart of Mo United Way Columbia, MO | Further Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Henry County School System Paris, TN | Further Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Paris Special School District Paris, TN | Further Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| City of California - Fire Dept California, MO | Further Exempt Purpose | $4,000 |
| California Middle School California, MO | Further Exempt Purpose | $3,500 |
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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 | $3,719,931 | $249,996 | $202,641 | $164,750 | 50 | $167,272 | $147,578 | $176,147 |
| 2024 | $3,334,964 | $256,442 | $180,372 | $145,000 | 52 | $148,207 | $122,581 | $162,274 |
| 2023 | $3,034,502 | $228,255 | $178,570 | $138,000 | 64 | $147,695 | $99,564 | $141,941 |
| 2022 | $2,729,716 | $229,387 | $180,943 | $141,000 | 47 | $142,746 | $77,264 | $143,037 |
| 2021 | $3,278,023 | $634,487 | $162,492 | $130,000 | 48 | $131,628 | $177,997 | $147,864 |
| 2020 | $2,621,391 | $170,915 | $144,776 | $118,000 | 42 | — | $96,982 | $116,957 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Em Burger Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $176K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 50 grants totaling $164,750. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $48,400, with a median of $1,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $48,400 to California R1 High School, $22,700 to an individual recipient, $14,000 to Friends of the Finke, and $10,000 each to MU Healthcare - Children's Hospital and Childcare Village. The foundation also gave $5,000 to Heart of MO United Way, $5,000 to Henry County School System, and $5,000 to Paris Special School District.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amy Mouse as president, Austin Mouse as secretary, Ann Fletcher as treasurer, and Aaron Burger as “Vice Preside.”
Em Burger Memorial Foundation is led by Amy Mouse, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Mouse
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Fletcher
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Austin Mouse
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Burger
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Susan Burger (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Sara Rohrbach (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 Em Burger Memorial Foundation
How much does Em Burger Memorial Foundation give each year?
Em Burger Memorial Foundation gave $165K across 50 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $145K across 52 grants.
What is Em Burger Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Em Burger Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,295, across 50 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Em Burger Memorial Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Em Burger Memorial Foundation give grants?
Em Burger Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were California, MO (20 grants), Jefferson City, MO (8 grants), Columbia, MO (5 grants) and Paris, TN (2 grants).
Who are Em Burger Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Em Burger Memorial Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include California R1 High School ($48,400), Friends of the Finke ($14,000) and Mu Healthcare - Children's Hospital ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($23,700), which are not listed by name. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Em Burger Memorial Foundation?
Em Burger Memorial Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $167K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $176K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from Em Burger Memorial Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Em Burger Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Em Burger Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7416312. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Em Burger Memorial Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Em Burger Memorial Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/em-burger-memorial-foundation-morg_a1845c0dd6364612bdd89ee7bc7b6e3a
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