Franklin L Burns Foundation
Franklin L Burns Foundation is a private foundation, based in Jupiter, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $580K. Net investment income was $112.
Franklin L Burns Foundation at a glance
In short: Franklin L Burns Foundation gave $580K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $290K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $579,916
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- Average grant
- $289,958
- Median grant
- $289,958
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026. Covers 13 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who Franklin L Burns Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was University of Denver ($580K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Franklin L Burns Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2019) to $580K (2021, 13 months). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $580K.
*2021: Covers 13 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2021: Covers 13 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Denver Denver, CO | Contribution | $289,958 |
| University of Denver Denver, CO | Contribution | $289,958 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021* | — | $112 | $580,078 | $579,916 | 2 | $289,958 | $112 | $21,298 |
| 2020 | $289,993 | $184 | $35 | — | — | — | $184 | $14,275 |
| 2019 | $289,834 | $1,208 | $20,034 | $20,000 | 2 | — | $1,248 | $14,712 |
*2021: Covers 13 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Franklin L Burns Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Franklin L Burns Foundation's only listed officer is Joyce O. Lauener, Sec-Mgr on every filing since 2019 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2021 filing
Joyce O. Lauener
Sec-Mgr
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joy S. Burns (2019) — Manager
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Franklin L Burns Foundation
How much does Franklin L Burns Foundation give each year?
Franklin L Burns Foundation gave $580K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The 2021 filing year covers 13 months because its fiscal year-end changed.
Where does Franklin L Burns Foundation operate?
Franklin L Burns Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
How much is Franklin L Burns Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Franklin L Burns Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Franklin L Burns Foundation's EIN?
Franklin L Burns Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6022631. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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