Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation
The Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation is a private foundation based in Golden, Colorado. It supports Colorado nonprofits working in early childhood education and development and programs to improve high school completion. The foundation says it was endowed by the Burt family and does not fundraise.
Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation at a glance
In short: Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation gave $200K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Colorado. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- +29.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,333
- +20.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,588,076
- +1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% 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 Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts applications once a year. Its 2024 filing says applications must use the prescribed format and directs applicants to its website for the latest materials and application form. The website describes a letter-of-intent process, with invited organizations submitting a full application.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists the 2026 letter-of-intent window as September 18–October 18, 2026, with decisions communicated November 2 and invited applications due December 13. The letter-of-intent window is open as of October 2, 2026.
- Deadline
- The website lists the 2026 letter-of-intent window as September 18–October 18, 2026, with decisions communicated…
- Contact
Application contact: Rosmina Garcia
Mailing address: PO Box 88, Golden, CO 80402
Phone: (303) 997-6827
Website: https://burtfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation
Who Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Reach Out and Read Colorado ($25K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 83 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its grantmaking as supporting Colorado nonprofits. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 (2022) to $225K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reach Out and Read Colorado Denver, CO | General Support | $25,000 |
| Family Visitor Program Glenwood Springs, CO | General Support | $25,000 |
| Whiz Kids Tutoring Inc Denver, CO | General Support | $20,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado Aurora, CO | General Support | $20,000 |
| Save Our Youth Denver, CO | General Support | $20,000 |
| Sun Valley Youth Center Denver, CO | General Support | $15,000 |
| Peak Education Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
| True North Youth Program Telluride, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
| Careers in Construction Colorado Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
| Yess Institute Denver, CO | 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 | $3,588,076 | $388,954 | $278,540 | $200,000 | 15 | $241,479 | $122,864 | $194,686 |
| 2023 | $3,519,900 | $171,731 | $234,098 | $155,000 | 14 | $194,917 | $221,991 | $164,615 |
| 2022 | $3,630,867 | $127,496 | $219,182 | $140,050 | 12 | $180,326 | $308,523 | $186,064 |
| 2021 | $3,753,433 | $458,730 | $298,742 | $224,500 | 23 | $262,452 | $131,158 | $168,058 |
| 2020 | $3,495,784 | $109,648 | $288,729 | $200,500 | 19 | — | $67,147 | $158,645 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $195K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated priorities are early childhood education and development, and high school completion. Its website describes early childhood support as whole-child programming and high school completion support as programs that help students stay on track, receive support, and graduate. The foundation’s 2024 filing also lists restrictions focused on early childhood development and education and programs to improve Colorado high school graduation rates.
Recipients illustrate the range of work supported. Reach Out and Read Colorado says it promotes school readiness and social-emotional skills by partnering with healthcare providers and providing books to young children and families. Whiz Kids Tutoring says it works to improve literacy and support under-resourced elementary and middle school students through tutoring, mentoring, and spiritual nurture. Careers in Construction Colorado describes partnering with schools on vocational education and connecting participants with career opportunities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $200,000. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. Its website says awards are typically $10,000–$25,000. The 2023 filing reported 14 grants totaling $155,000; the 2022 filing reported 12 grants totaling $140,050.
Notable 2024 grants included $25,000 each to Reach Out and Read Colorado and Family Visitor Program; $20,000 each to Whiz Kids Tutoring, Boys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado, and Save Our Youth; and $15,000 to Sun Valley Youth Center. The filing lists these grants as general support. The grant program description in Source E says awards are not available for general operating costs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregory W. Dickson as president, John C. Baker as vice president, Jed Ziegenhagen as treasurer, Rosmina Garcia as executive director, and Margaret Fomer, Bruce Jafek, Marc Morgan, Debbie Dawson Thomas, Linda Quintanar, and Lisa Richardson as directors. The foundation’s board page identifies Greg Dickson as president, chairman of the board, and director, and John C. Baker as vice president and director.
Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation is led by Rosmina Garcia, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rosmina Garcia
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $33K (2024)
Gregory W. Dickson
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Jafek MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Fomer PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Dawson Thomas
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Quintanar
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Richardson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Morgan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jed Ziegenhagen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John C. Baker
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Harrison F. Hayes MD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tamika Cooper (2020–2022) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $33K, to Rosmina Garcia (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation
How much does Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation give each year?
Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation gave $200K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $155K across 14 grants.
What is Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation's typical grant size?
Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,333, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation give grants?
Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (6 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (3 grants).
Does Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation's largest grantees?
Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Reach Out and Read Colorado ($25,000), Family Visitor Program ($25,000) and Whiz Kids Tutoring Inc ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation?
Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $241K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $195K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated priorities are early childhood education and development, and high school completion. Its website describes early childhood support as whole-child programming and high school completion support as programs that help students stay on track, receive support, and graduate. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation?
The foundation accepts applications once a year. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation's EIN?
Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0972203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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