The Burdette Family Foundation
The Burdette Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pass Christian, Mississippi. Its 2024 grants supported organizations and programs including Christian outreach, disaster relief, children’s development, arts, education, community gardens, and building-material reuse.
The Burdette Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Burdette Family Foundation gave $201K across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Mississippi. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,500
- +133.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,645
- +48.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $4,241,888
- +10.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (21 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (46% 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 Burdette Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a written explanation of the program and an outline of proposed fund usage to the foundation. The filing states there are no submission deadlines and no restrictions on applications.
- Contact
Application contact: The Burdette Family Foundation
Mailing address: 1201 E Second St, Pass Christian, MS 39571
Phone: (228) 575-3119
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Burdette Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trinity Episcopal Church ($44K). Together the top 10 received $119K.
Grant Size Distribution
217 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 216 grants of 217 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Mississippi organizations received 46% of grant dollars and Georgia organizations received 31%. Virginia received 12%, while North Carolina and Connecticut each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Burdette Family Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 55 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 51% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 154% 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 $86K (2023) to $204K (2022). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Episcopal Church Pass Christian, MS | Christian Outreach Program | $44,000 |
| Episcapal Relief & Development Merrifield, VA | Disaster Relief | $20,000 |
| Lifecycle Building Center Atlanta, GA | Nonprofit Retailer | $15,000 |
| Push Push Theater & Film Decatur, GA | Develop Creative Artist Opportunity | $10,000 |
| BGCGC Qatar Center Pass Christian, MS | Developmental Programs for Children | $5,000 |
| Columbia Presbyterian Church Decatur, GA | Promote Christianity | $5,000 |
| Hirsch Academy Decatur, GA | Educating Neurodivergent Students | $5,000 |
| Repurpose Savannah Savannah, GA | Material Preservation | $5,000 |
| Wylde Center Oakhurst Garden Decatur, GA | Community Garden | $5,000 |
| Earth Haven Ecovillage Black Mountain, NC | Self-Contained Community Living | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,241,888 | $615,288 | $200,500 | $200,500 | 55 | $200,500 | $105,363 | $130,533 |
| 2023 | $3,827,100 | $278,197 | $86,000 | $86,000 | 35 | $86,000 | $73,761 | $205,845 |
| 2022 | $3,634,903 | $136,860 | $204,000 | $204,000 | 45 | $204,000 | $26,864 | $205,049 |
| 2021 | $3,702,043 | $602,590 | $164,000 | $164,000 | 42 | $164,000 | $107,119 | $223,960 |
| 2020 | $3,263,453 | $85,352 | $169,000 | $169,000 | 40 | — | $21,963 | $189,921 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Burdette Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $131K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of activities, including Christian outreach and disaster relief, as well as arts, education, children’s programs, community gardens, and material preservation. Among its grantees, Lifecycle Building Center describes its mission as “strengthening communities through building material reuse,” while Repurpose Savannah says it reuses historic building materials and creates opportunities for education, job training, and local artisans. Woodlands Garden of Decatur describes itself as a public native-plant habitat and historic garden that protects greenspace.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 55 grants totaling $200,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $44,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest awards included $44,000 to Trinity Episcopal Church for a Christian outreach program, $20,000 to Episcopal Relief & Development for disaster relief, and $15,000 to Lifecycle Building Center for a nonprofit retailer. Other grants included $10,000 to Push Push Theater & Film to develop creative artist opportunities and $5,000 each to BGCGC Qatar Center for children’s developmental programs, Hirsch Academy for educating neurodivergent students, and Repurpose Savannah for material preservation.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It invites applicants to submit a written explanation of the program with an outline of proposed fund usage; the filing states there are no restrictions on applications.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ernest Burdette as president and Martha Burdette as secretary/treasurer.
The Burdette Family Foundation is led by Ernest Burdette, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ernest Burdette
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Martha Burdette
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Burdette Family Foundation
How much does The Burdette Family Foundation give each year?
The Burdette Family Foundation gave $201K across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $86K across 35 grants.
What is The Burdette Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Burdette Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,645, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Burdette Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Burdette Family Foundation give grants?
The Burdette Family Foundation's top state is Mississippi, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (31%) and Virginia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pass Christian, MS (11 grants), Decatur, GA (8 grants), Gulfport, MS (6 grants) and Bay St Louis, MS (3 grants).
Does The Burdette Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 55 grants with a stated purpose on The Burdette Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Burdette Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Burdette Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Trinity Episcopal Church ($44,000), Episcapal Relief & Development ($20,000) and Lifecycle Building Center ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Burdette Family Foundation?
The Burdette Family Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $201K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $131K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Burdette Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of activities, including Christian outreach and disaster relief, as well as arts, education, children’s programs, community gardens, and material preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Burdette Family Foundation?
Submit a written explanation of the program and an outline of proposed fund usage to the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Burdette Family Foundation's EIN?
The Burdette Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0050835. 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 September 2026.
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