Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge
Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge is a private foundation based in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports $98,000 in grants to 19 organizations.
Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge at a glance
In short: Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge gave $98K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Pennsylvania. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $98,000
- -16.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +46.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,158
- -43.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,052,081
- -5.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (8 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to contact The Bryn Mawr Trust Company with a letter of request accompanied by financial statements. Awards may go to qualified organizations meeting the eligibility requirements described above; no awards may be made to churches or other religious organizations for sectarian or religious purposes.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: The Bryn Mawr Trust Company
Mailing address: 1 E Chocolate Avenue Suite 200, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: (717) 534-3225
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Paxton Minitries ($20K). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest listed shares were Pennsylvania (26%), New York (17%), Missouri (15%), Virginia (10%), and Texas (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 19 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2020) to $118K (2024). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paxton Minitries Harrisburg, PA | General Charitable Activities | $20,000 |
| Brain and Behavior Research Foundation New York, NY | General Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| American Conference Governmental Industrial Hygenists Cincinnati, OH | General Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Battle Scarred Motorsports Mandeville, LA | General Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Bazelon Center Washington, DC | General Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Friends of Clay County CASA Liberty, MO | General Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Fund for Women of the Southern Tier Corning, NY | General Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Hugs Cafe Inc McKinney, TX | General Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Kanbe's Market Kansas City Kansas City, MO | General Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Keystone Human Services Harrisburg, PA | General Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,052,081 | $65,773 | $126,514 | $98,000 | 19 | $103,029 | $51,882 | $2,910 |
| 2024 | $1,112,822 | $167,267 | $134,983 | $118,000 | 13 | $123,171 | $155,521 | $82,908 |
| 2023 | $1,080,538 | $59,047 | $110,056 | $93,000 | 11 | $98,485 | $47,476 | $81,009 |
| 2022 | $1,131,547 | $141,973 | $138,186 | $105,000 | 12 | $113,334 | $119,582 | $86,514 |
| 2021 | $1,127,760 | $478,121 | $111,207 | $86,800 | 13 | — | $465,763 | $81,001 |
| 2020 | $760,846 | $34,666 | $95,320 | $63,500 | 15 | — | $25,314 | $76,479 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge reported a distributable amount of $3K 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 filing does not state a mission. Its eligibility rules allow charitable, scientific, or educational awards when an organization meets one of the stated requirements: it uses the award to benefit, care for, or advocate for a person with mental illness; or it is a public service, human services, or arts organization.
Grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the range of organizations supported. Fund for Women of the Southern Tier says it helps girls and women pursue economic self-sufficiency and life goals through grants in education, health, wellness, career, and life skills. Hugs Cafe says it enhances the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through training and employment. Treatment Advocacy Center describes its work as eliminating barriers to timely and effective treatment of severe mental illness through advocacy, public education, and support for individuals and families. Keystone Human Services says its family of agencies provides community-based services in intellectual disability, autism, mental health, and children and family services. One Heart McKinney says it helps people experiencing crisis access social services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $98,000 through 19 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grant was $20,000 to Paxton Minitries in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for general charitable activities. Other notable grants included $10,000 to Brain and Behavior Research Foundation in New York, and $5,000 each to American Conference Governmental Industrial Hygenists, Battle Scarred Motorsports, Bazelon Center, Friends of Clay County CASA, Fund for Women of the Southern Tier, Hugs Cafe, Kanbe’s Market Kansas City, Keystone Human Services, Mental Health America of the Heartland, and National Alliance of the Mentally Ill. The stated purpose for these grants was general charitable activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists The Bryn Mawr Trust Company as trustee. Directors listed are Connor Burdge, Randall Burdge, Gavin Burdge, Elizabeth Cita, and Elanora Phillips-Burdge.
Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; 4 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gavin F. Burdge
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Randall D. Burdge
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2025)
The Bryn Mawr Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$15K (2021) → $15K (2025)
Connor Burdge
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Elanora Phillips-Burdge
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Elizabeth Cita
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jeremy J. Burdge (2020–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Wilmington Trust (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to The Bryn Mawr Trust Company (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge
How much does Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge give each year?
Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge gave $98K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $118K across 13 grants.
What is Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge's typical grant size?
Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,158, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge that year got $4K on average.
Where does Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge give grants?
Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge's top state is Pennsylvania, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Missouri (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Harrisburg, PA (2 grants), Kansas City, MO (2 grants), Arlington, VA (2 grants) and Corning, NY (2 grants).
Does Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge's largest grantees?
Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge's largest 2025 grantees include Paxton Minitries ($20,000), Brain and Behavior Research Foundation ($10,000) and American Conference Governmental Industrial Hygenists ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge?
Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge?
The 2024 filing says to contact The Bryn Mawr Trust Company with a letter of request accompanied by financial statements. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge's EIN?
Jeffrey J and Mary E Burdge's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6682889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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