Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation
The Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation is a private foundation based in Perrysburg, Ohio. In filing year 2025, it reported 13 grants totaling $39,000 to charitable organizations.
Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation at a glance
In short: Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation gave $39K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,000
- -4.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,000
- -4.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $829,810
- +38.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation
- Review Cycle
- Ongoing, as listed on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- Ongoing, as listed on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: John Burson
Mailing address: 1000 Jackson Street, Toledo, OH 43604-5573
Phone: (419) 241-9000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Zoar Lutheran Church ($11K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 6% to Michigan, 3% to Massachusetts, and 2% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation gives
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 68% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2023) to $45K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zoar Lutheran Church Perrysburg, OH | General | $11,000 |
| Cherry Street Mission Ministries Toledo, OH | General | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Toledo, OH | General | $5,000 |
| Public Broadcasting Foundatio NW OH Toledo, OH | General | $4,000 |
| Toledo Zoo Foundation Toledo, OH | General | $4,000 |
| United Way of Greater Toledo Toledo, OH | General | $3,000 |
| Justice for All Toledo, OH | General | $2,500 |
| University of Michigan Law School Ann Arbor, MI | General | $2,500 |
| Wiliams College Alumni Fund Williamstown, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Georgetown Law Washington, DC | General | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $829,810 | $275,134 | $44,462 | $39,000 | 13 | $40,954 | $72,506 | $60,258 |
| 2024 | $598,575 | $148,706 | $47,684 | $40,900 | 13 | $43,720 | $44,969 | $50,373 |
| 2023 | $497,553 | $126,726 | $33,626 | $33,000 | 2 | $33,100 | $26,626 | $40,803 |
| 2022 | $404,453 | $38,089 | $48,123 | $45,000 | 1 | $46,190 | $36,899 | $40,301 |
| 2021 | $414,488 | $45,777 | $40,026 | $35,000 | 1 | $37,395 | $43,146 | $41,904 |
| 2020 | $408,737 | $-15,026 | $41,866 | $36,000 | 2 | — | $17,655 | $37,115 |
| 2019 | $466,986 | $36,501 | $38,102 | $34,000 | 2 | — | $35,089 | $37,240 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with different missions. Cherry Street Mission Ministries describes its mission as eradicating poverty in body, mind, and spirit. United Way of Greater Toledo says it unites the caring power of people to improve lives. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $39,000. Grants ranged from $100 to $11,000, with a median of $2,500. Notable grants included $11,000 to Zoar Lutheran Church; $5,000 each to Cherry Street Mission Ministries and The Salvation Army; and $4,000 each to Public Broadcasting Foundation NW Ohio and Toledo Zoo Foundation. These grants were listed with a general purpose.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists John Burson as the contact, no required form or materials, and eligibility limited to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John H Burson as president-treasurer, Larry C Peterson as secretary, and Barbara J Burson and Grant M Keune as trustees.
Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara J. Burson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grant M. Keune
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John H. Burson
Pres-Treas
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry C. Peterson
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: George M. Jones III (2019–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation
How much does Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation give each year?
Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation gave $39K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 13 grants.
What is Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation's typical grant size?
Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,000, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation give grants?
Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (7 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation's largest grantees?
Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Zoar Lutheran Church ($11,000), Cherry Street Mission Ministries ($5,000) and The Salvation Army ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation?
Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation reported $830K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (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 Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with different missions. Cherry Street Mission Ministries describes its mission as eradicating poverty in body, mind, and spirit. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation?
Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation's EIN?
Jane Burson &John Burson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1701468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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