The Burch Family Foundation
The Burch Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports 35 grants totaling $2,684,900, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
The Burch Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Burch Family Foundation gave $2.7M across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $77K), mostly in New York. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,684,900
- +19.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $76,711
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $44,921,045
- +12.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (8 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (99% 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 The Burch Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: One Rockefeller Plaza Rm 302, New York, NY 10020
Phone: (212) 218-1075
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Burch Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Columbia University ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 161 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The reported shares for New Jersey, California, Massachusetts, and Michigan were 0% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Burch Family Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 35 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $99K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% 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 $1.9M (2022) to $2.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University New York, NY | General Support | $2,000,000 |
| Fund for NYC Public Schools New York, NY | General Support | $350,000 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation Southampton, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement New York, NY | General Support | $49,400 |
| Salvation Army New York, NY | General Support | $33,000 |
| St James Church New York, NY | General Support | $31,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Urban Stages New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Citizen's Budget Committee New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $44,921,045 | $9,007,095 | $3,960,427 | $2,684,900 | 35 | $2,848,006 | $6,818,410 | $2,469,210 |
| 2023 | $39,874,377 | $1,837,996 | $3,330,300 | $2,241,950 | 33 | $2,403,427 | $1,486,394 | $2,458,903 |
| 2022 | $41,366,681 | $1,997,093 | $3,264,434 | $1,918,200 | 29 | $1,997,159 | $1,924,956 | $2,622,518 |
| 2021 | $42,634,022 | $6,834,103 | $3,331,261 | $2,214,500 | 31 | $2,297,026 | $4,822,677 | $2,643,060 |
| 2020 | $40,511,017 | $5,017,949 | $3,523,202 | $2,649,100 | 33 | — | $4,126,252 | $2,534,923 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Burch Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.5M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions, arts organizations, health-related organizations, and social-service organizations. These descriptions reflect grantees’ stated missions: Southampton Hospital Foundation supports Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s healthcare services and clinical programs; Henry Street Settlement provides social services, arts, and health care programs; and the Metropolitan Museum of Art collects, studies, conserves, and presents art.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $2,684,900. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $2,000,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $2,000,000 to Columbia University and $350,000 to the Fund for NYC Public Schools, both for general support. Other grants included $50,000 to Southampton Hospital Foundation, $49,400 to Henry Street Settlement, and $33,000 to the Salvation Army, each for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert L Burch III, Dale Burch, Robert Burch, and Catherine Burch as directors.
The Burch Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine Burch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Burch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Burch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Burch III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Burch Family Foundation
How much does The Burch Family Foundation give each year?
The Burch Family Foundation gave $2.7M across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 33 grants.
What is The Burch Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Burch Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $76,711, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Burch Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Burch Family Foundation give grants?
The Burch Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (21 grants), East Hampton, NY (5 grants), Southampton, NY (2 grants) and Princeton, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Burch Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Burch Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Burch Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Burch Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Columbia University ($2,000,000), Fund for NYC Public Schools ($350,000) and Southampton Hospital Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Burch Family Foundation?
The Burch Family Foundation reported $44.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Burch Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions, arts organizations, health-related organizations, and social-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Burch Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Burch Family Foundation's EIN?
The Burch Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4144134. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Burch Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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Live grants for the work The Burch Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Burch Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-burch-family-foundation-morg_9b6457a8cd6b41eab3268a54119d72fe
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