HSH Burnett Foundation Inc
HSH Burnett Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Arden, North Carolina. It states that it assists people to lead healthy and productive lives by investing in their physical and mental health, development, education, and safety.
HSH Burnett Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: HSH Burnett Foundation Inc gave $70K across 12 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $69,731
- +606.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,811
- +547.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,663
- Total assets
- $466,405
- -6.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (58% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
How to apply to HSH Burnett Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 23 Walnut Valley Pkwy, Arden, NC 28704
Phone: (203) 264-3131
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who HSH Burnett Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients listed in Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Kentucky, as well as recipients associated with an unreported state marked “?”. The reported shares of grant dollars were 25% for Illinois, 21% for North Carolina, 5% for South Carolina, and 1% for Kentucky; the “?” category accounted for 48%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How HSH Burnett Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 173% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 301% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2024) to $70K (2026). In 2026 it made 12 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $69,731 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $466,405 | $66,710 | $100,309 | $69,731 | 12 | $69,731 | $23,204 |
| 2025 | $500,004 | $38,409 | $35,680 | $9,875 | 11 | $9,875 | $24,105 |
| 2024 | $497,275 | $18,497 | $43,334 | $9,225 | 6 | $9,225 | $24,628 |
| 2023 | $522,112 | $25,475 | $54,138 | $25,500 | 3 | $25,500 | $25,884 |
| 2022 | $550,775 | $16,540 | $36,760 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $27,089 |
| 2021 | $570,995 | $50,913 | $78,898 | $54,350 | 7 | — | $28,276 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, HSH Burnett Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is to assist people in leading healthy and productive lives through investment in physical and mental health, development, education, and safety.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. A Light to the Nations describes itself as a Christian ministry that aims to win people to Jesus, serve poor and less fortunate people, and inspire the church. Asheville Christian Academy describes its mission as providing a Gospel-centered education in partnership with Christian parents.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $9,875. Grants ranged from $50 to $3,750, with a median grant of $500. The largest grants included $3,750 to an individual recipient; $2,500 to A Light to the Nations for ministry outreach in India; and $1,000 to Campus Crusade for Christ - Mongoli for a missionary donation. Other listed grants included $550 to Asheville Christian Academy for a school fundraiser, $500 to Dawn Cender Asheville Christian for medical support after a car accident, and $500 to His Radio for radio ministry. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 12 grants totaling $69,731.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Vanessa Burnett as president, Devin Burnett as director, and Amy Markham as secretary.
HSH Burnett Foundation Inc is led by Vanessa Burnett, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Vanessa Burnett
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Devin Burnett
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Markham
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Amy Shen (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Mark A. Burns (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 HSH Burnett Foundation Inc
How much does HSH Burnett Foundation Inc give each year?
HSH Burnett Foundation Inc gave $70K across 12 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $10K across 11 grants.
What is HSH Burnett Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
HSH Burnett Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $2,663, and its average grant was $5,811, across 12 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does HSH Burnett Foundation Inc give grants?
HSH Burnett Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (7%).
Does HSH Burnett Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on HSH Burnett Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fundraiser" (5 grants).
How large is HSH Burnett Foundation Inc?
HSH Burnett Foundation Inc reported $466K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does HSH Burnett Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is to assist people in leading healthy and productive lives through investment in physical and mental health, development, education, and safety. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from HSH Burnett Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it contributes 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 HSH Burnett Foundation Inc's EIN?
HSH Burnett Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1222613. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does HSH Burnett Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 18, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work HSH Burnett Foundation Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). HSH Burnett Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hsh-burnett-foundation-inc-morg_018709d9d17a4d49bf5aef98e7804e24
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