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 $10K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $897.727), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,875
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $898
- -41.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $500,004
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 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
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was A Light to the Nations ($3K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,750), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (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 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How HSH Burnett Foundation Inc gives
- 27% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 41% 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 (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2024) to $54K (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $3,750 |
| A Light to the Nations Woodridge, IL | Ministry outreach in India | $2,500 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ - Mongoli | Missionary donation | $1,000 |
| Asheville Christian Academy Swannanoa, NC | school fundraiser | $550 |
| Dawn Cender Asheville Christian Swannanoa, NC | Medical donation after a car accident | $500 |
| His Radio Greenville, SC | Radio ministry | $500 |
| Rise Church Asheville, NC | Ministry start up costs donation | $500 |
| WCMA Skyland, NC | local charity fundraiser | $325 |
| Preston at Biltmore Church Arden, NC | Middle school youth mission trip to Central America | $150 |
| Young Life Weaverville, NC | Youth outreach | $50 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 $24K for 2025 — 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.
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 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 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, 2021–2025. "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 HSH Burnett Foundation Inc
How much does HSH Burnett Foundation Inc give each year?
HSH Burnett Foundation Inc gave $10K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 6 grants.
What is HSH Burnett Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
HSH Burnett Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $898, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does HSH Burnett Foundation Inc give grants?
HSH Burnett Foundation Inc's top state is Illinois, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (21%) and South Carolina (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Swannanoa, NC (2 grants).
Does HSH Burnett Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on HSH Burnett Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are HSH Burnett Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
HSH Burnett Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include A Light to the Nations ($2,500), Campus Crusade for Christ - Mongoli ($1,000) and Asheville Christian Academy ($550), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,750), which are not listed by name. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is HSH Burnett Foundation Inc?
HSH Burnett Foundation Inc reported $500K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (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.
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 2021–2025.
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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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
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