Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation
The Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Cape Coral, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Michigan, Florida, Kansas, and California.
Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation gave $225K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Michigan. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $225,000
- +45.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +71.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,750
- -15.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $3,149,924
- +2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (78% 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 Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5211 Nautilus Dr, Cape Coral, FL 33904
Phone: (239) 549-0332
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Old Town Soup Kitchen ($40K). Together the top 10 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants were distributed among recipients in Michigan (78% of grant dollars), Florida (9%), Kansas (9%), and California (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $140K (2020) to $225K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Old Town Soup Kitchen Saginaw, MI | General Support | $40,000 |
| Equest Center for Therapeutic Rockford, MI | General Support | $30,000 |
| Valley Lutheran High School Saginaw, MI | General Support | $30,000 |
| City Rescue Mission Saginaw, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Lee Hendry & Glade Counties Fort Myers, FL | General Support | $20,000 |
| His Helping Hands Wichita, KS | General Support | $20,000 |
| His Restoration Ministries Saginaw, MI | General Support | $15,000 |
| Its All About the Cross Ministries Saginaw, MI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Listening Ear Crisis Center Mt Pleasant, MI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Fire Family Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,149,924 | $239,596 | $260,991 | $225,000 | 12 | $225,000 | $203,605 | $260,344 |
| 2023 | $3,066,689 | $2,192,768 | $195,886 | $155,000 | 7 | $155,000 | $32,945 | $135,687 |
| 2022 | $2,614,724 | $118,077 | $208,675 | $179,000 | 8 | $179,000 | $88,402 | $136,685 |
| 2021 | $2,842,791 | $279,949 | $192,384 | $160,000 | 8 | $160,000 | $247,387 | $153,318 |
| 2020 | $2,787,944 | $58,703 | $181,756 | $140,000 | 6 | — | $70,554 | $147,191 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $260K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations addressing food and material needs, crisis services, therapeutic services, education, and assistance to firefighters and their families. For example, HIS HELPING HANDS describes its mission as providing spiritual and physical assistance through a resource center offering donated goods free to people in the community. FIRE FAMILY FOUNDATION says it supports firefighters and their families in times of need. UNDERGROUND RAILROAD INC says its mission is to empower survivors and create a culture of safety and respect.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $225,000 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $40,000, with a median of $17,500. Its largest grants included $40,000 to OLD TOWN SOUP KITCHEN, $30,000 each to EQUEST CENTER FOR THERAPEUTIC and VALLEY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL, and $25,000 to CITY RESCUE MISSION. Other grants included $20,000 to THE SALVATION ARMY OF LEE HENDRY & GLADE COUNTIES and $20,000 to HIS HELPING HANDS; $15,000 to HIS RESTORATION MINISTRIES; and $10,000 each to ITS ALL ABOUT THE CROSS MINISTRIES, LISTENING EAR CRISIS CENTER, FIRE FAMILY FOUNDATION, and UNDERGROUND RAILROAD INC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists JOHN C BURT and SALLY A BURT as trustees.
Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John C. Burt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally A. Burt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation
How much does Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation give each year?
Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation gave $225K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $155K across 7 grants.
What is Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $18,750, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation give grants?
Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (9%) and Kansas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saginaw, MI (6 grants).
Does Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Old Town Soup Kitchen ($40,000), Equest Center for Therapeutic ($30,000) and Valley Lutheran High School ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation?
Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $225K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $260K (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 Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations addressing food and material needs, crisis services, therapeutic services, education, and assistance to firefighters and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6627698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jack & Sally Burt Charitable 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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