Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation
The Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut. In its 2025 filing, it reported 15 grants totaling $206,500, including support for a university, schools, and organizations working in areas such as animal welfare, disability sports, and law enforcement memorials.
Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation gave $207K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. 60% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $206,500
- +205.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,767
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $580,078
- -23.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (9 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (84% 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 Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says applicants should submit a statement explaining what the contributions will be used for. It lists no restrictions on awards and states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert G Burton
Mailing address: PO Box 4870, Greenwich, CT 06831
Phone: (203) 246-0733
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Syracuse University ($150K). Together the top 10 received $202K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 44 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 5% each to Connecticut and Alabama, and 2% each to New Jersey and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 15 grantees (60%) 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 $3K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 286% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 654% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 $51K (2023) to $207K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $207K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | General Support | $150,000 |
| Girls Educational and Mentoring Services INC(GEMS) New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Winter Center for Austism Inc West Babylon, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Greenwich Country Day School Greenwich, CT | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Police Unity Tour Florham Park, NJ | General Support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Hartford, CT | General Support | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Tech University Cookeville, TN | General Support | $5,000 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Yorktown Heights, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $580,078 | $31,894 | $213,943 | $206,500 | 15 | $213,276 | $31,894 | $32,626 |
| 2024 | $762,127 | $40,426 | $67,880 | $67,550 | 5 | $67,880 | $40,426 | $38,960 |
| 2023 | $789,081 | $6,093 | $54,055 | $50,500 | 8 | $54,055 | $6,093 | $40,245 |
| 2022 | $837,043 | $161 | $56,526 | $53,500 | 7 | $55,000 | — | $42,995 |
| 2021 | $893,408 | $1,896 | $60,370 | $60,300 | 9 | — | $1,896 | $46,069 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K 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 varied missions. Syracuse University received $150,000; the university describes its work as supporting student success through global study, experiential learning, interdisciplinary scholarship, creativity, and entrepreneurial endeavors. Greenwich Country Day School received $5,000 and describes its mission as helping children develop their abilities and achieve high standards in their studies, play, and character.
Other examples include the Police Unity Tour, which received $5,000 and says it raises awareness of officers who died in the line of duty and funds the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum; Guiding Eyes for the Blind, which received $1,000 and provides guide dogs to people with vision loss; and Special Olympics Connecticut, which received $1,000 and describes its mission as providing year-round sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $206,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $150,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards listed were $150,000 to Syracuse University for general support; $10,000 each to Girls Educational and Mentoring Services, the University of Alabama, and Winter Center for Autism, all for general support; and $5,000 each to Greenwich Country Day School for its annual fund, Police Unity Tour for general support, the Salvation Army for general support, and Tennessee Tech University for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert G Burton, Paula M Burton, and Leonard C Green as trustees.
Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leonard C. Green
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula M. Burton
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert G. Burton
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation
How much does Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation give each year?
Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation gave $207K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $68K across 5 grants.
What is Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,767, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation give grants?
Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Syracuse University ($150,000), Girls Educational and Mentoring Services INC(GEMS) ($10,000) and University of Alabama ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation?
Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation reported $580K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $213K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation?
The 2024 filing says applicants should submit a statement explaining what the contributions will be used for. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1354439. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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