Sanford P & Irene F Burnstein Foundation
The Sanford P & Irene F Burnstein Foundation is a private foundation established in 1989 by Stan and Irene Burnstein in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Following Stan's passing in March 2018, Irene continues to lead the foundation's mission. The foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families through strategic philanthropic investments in the Tulsa area and beyond.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.4M
-90.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$12.1M
+76.1% YoY
Grant Count
101
+11.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$119K
+58.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to promote initiatives that enrich and foster a community where inclusivity and equity are at the heart of progress. The foundation strives to empower organizations and break down barriers, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to contribute to a thriving, vibrant, and sustainable community.
Primary funding areas include:
- Community well-being and vibrancy
- Education and self-sufficiency
- Health
- Safety-net support
- Advancement of human rights
- Arts and sciences
- Support for the Tulsa Jewish community
- Jewish nonprofits
The foundation stands in solidarity with all who seek to end discrimination, racism, bigotry, and injustice.
Grantmaking
Notable recent grants include:
Grant Range
$1,000 - $1,300,000
Average Grant
$229 - $1,350,000
Review Cycle
April 15 and September 15
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation contributes primarily to Tulsa and Tulsa-area programs, with some giving in Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $14,361,762 - $152.6M (figures vary by source)
- Total giving: $12,065,119
- Total revenues: $10,399,124
- Total expenses: $13,665,509
- Annual giving: Approximately $6.8M - $6.9M
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,361,762 | $152,577,117 | $149,865,295 |
| Revenue | $10,399,124 | $10,924,308 | $75,693,473 |
| Expenses | $13,665,509 | $8,339,418 | $6,252,215 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $12,065,119 | $6,850,700 | $5,121,880 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,903,735 | $6,127,417 | $6,980,910 |
| Distributable Amount | $8,679,716 | $9,024,971 | $5,819,313 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Irene F. Burnstein - Co-Trustee and current leader of the foundation
Elizabeth Hall - Program Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRENE F BURNSTEIN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has prioritized inclusive community infrastructure development, with significant recent investments in adaptive playgrounds across Tulsa. The foundation continues to make approximately 91 grants annually to support its mission of promoting inclusivity, equity, and community well-being in the Tulsa area.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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