Florence V Burden Foundation
The Florence V Burden Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 99 grants totaling $560,001 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, elder services, employment, and humanitarian aid.
Florence V Burden Foundation at a glance
In short: Florence V Burden Foundation gave $560K across 99 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state New York. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $560,001
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 99
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,657
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,143
- Total assets
- $18,366,165
- +10.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (15 of 99, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Florence V Burden Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 845 Third Avenue - 6Th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 872-1150
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Florence V Burden Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Literary Arts ($42K). Together the top 10 received $261K.
Grant Size Distribution
539 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 537 grants of 539 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (43%), Massachusetts (14%), Maine (9%), Oregon (8%), and California (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 99 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Florence V Burden Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 99 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $560K (2024) to $732K (2022). In 2024 it made 99 grants totaling $560K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Literary Arts Portland, OR | Conservation | $42,000 |
| Friendship Works Boston, MA | Volunteer Program for Older Adults | $35,000 |
| NYC Employment & Training New York, NY | Employment | $30,000 |
| The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan Inc New York, NY | Dementia Programming | $30,000 |
| Xavier Mission Inc New York, NY | Life Skills and Training | $30,000 |
| Middle East Children's Alliance Berkley, CA | Humitarian Aide | $24,000 |
| Go Project Inc New York, NY | Specialized Education | $19,000 |
| Carter Burden Network New York, NY | Care of the Elderly | $18,500 |
| New Yorkers for Children Inc New York, NY | Child Welfare | $17,500 |
| Air Ambulance Northern Ireland | Helicopter Emergency Medicl Service | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,366,165 | $1,835,880 | $921,541 | $560,001 | 99 | $810,313 | $1,462,717 | $783,551 |
| 2023 | $16,569,550 | $1,706,627 | $1,159,049 | $679,880 | 111 | $926,844 | $1,083,627 | $649,670 |
| 2022 | $15,137,757 | $1,456,825 | $1,200,627 | $732,000 | 117 | $967,044 | $929,559 | $658,222 |
| 2021 | $17,371,940 | $1,993,756 | $1,072,346 | $672,989 | 112 | $879,308 | $1,493,141 | $714,671 |
| 2020 | $16,120,705 | $774,313 | $931,570 | $693,011 | 100 | — | $693,868 | $718,470 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Florence V Burden Foundation reported a distributable amount of $784K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants include support for employment and training, specialized education, child welfare, elder care, dementia programming, medical research, and humanitarian aid.
Grantees describe their own work in varied ways. The GO Project says it provides academic and social-emotional support to New York City public school children. Carter Burden Network describes services, advocacy, arts and culture, health and wellness, and volunteer programs for older adults. Xavier Mission says it provides food, clothing, life-skills training, and financial assistance to homeless and low-income people and families in the New York metro area. Literary Arts describes its mission as engaging readers, supporting writers, and inspiring the next generation with literature.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 99 grants totaling $560,001. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $42,000, with a median of $2,143. In 2023, it reported 111 grants totaling $679,880; in 2022, it reported 117 grants totaling $732,000.
Among its largest reported 2024 grants were $42,000 to Literary Arts for conservation; $35,000 to Friendship Works for a volunteer program for older adults; and $30,000 each to NYC Employment & Training for employment, the Jewish Community Center in Manhattan for dementia programming, and Xavier Mission for life skills and training. Other grants included $24,000 to the Middle East Children’s Alliance for humanitarian aid, $19,000 to the GO Project for specialized education, and $18,500 to Carter Burden Network for care of the elderly.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Danylle Rudin as executive director. It lists Edward PH Burden and Florence C Macdonald as directors and co-chairs; Ordway P Burden as director and vice president; Alexandra Macdonald as director and secretary/treasurer; and Susan L Burden, Charmaine S Burden, Flobelle Burden Davis, Isabelle LH Burden, and Jean EP Burden as directors.
Florence V Burden Foundation is led by Danylle Rudin, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Danylle Rudin
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$111K (2020) → $176K (2024)
Charmaine S. Burden
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward P. H. Burden
Director & Co-Chair
Director & Co-Chairperson → Director & Co-Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Flobelle Burden Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Florence C. Macdonald
Director & Co-Chair
Director & Co-Chairperson → Director & Co-Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Isabelle L H Burden
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean E. P. Burden
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ordway P. Burden
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phoebe Lynch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan L. Burden
Director
Director, Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy L. Burden
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra C. McKee
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Macdonald
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea D. Rosengarten
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Elizabeth Childs (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Katherine B. Childs (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Constance Childs (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Megan B. Kelly (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Margaret B. Childs (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $176K, to Danylle Rudin (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Florence V Burden Foundation
How much does Florence V Burden Foundation give each year?
Florence V Burden Foundation gave $560K across 99 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $680K across 111 grants.
What is Florence V Burden Foundation's typical grant size?
Florence V Burden Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,143, and its average grant was $5,657, across 99 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Florence V Burden Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Florence V Burden Foundation give grants?
Florence V Burden Foundation's top state is New York, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (14%) and Maine (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (22 grants), Northeast Harbor, ME (8 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants) and Bar Harbor, ME (4 grants).
Does Florence V Burden Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Florence V Burden Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 99) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (31 grants), "Animal Protection and Welfare" (8 grants) and "Social Services" (5 grants).
Who are Florence V Burden Foundation's largest grantees?
Florence V Burden Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Literary Arts ($42,000), Friendship Works ($35,000) and NYC Employment & Training ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Florence V Burden Foundation?
Florence V Burden Foundation reported $18.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $810K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $784K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Florence V Burden Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants include support for employment and training, specialized education, child welfare, elder care, dementia programming, medical research, and humanitarian aid. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Florence V Burden Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Florence V Burden Foundation's EIN?
Florence V Burden Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6224125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Florence V Burden 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.
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