The Burdette Family Foundation
The Burdette Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pass Christian, Mississippi. Established in 2003, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.2M
+10.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$201K
+133.1% YoY
Grant Count
55
+57.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+48.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily provides funds to:
- Assist needy people
- Support Alzheimer's research
- Connect people to Christ
- Support community ministry
- Sponsor children who are victims of abuse
- Fund developmental programs for children
Grantmaking
The foundation made 42 grants in 2023. Recent grantees have included:
Grant Range
s:**
Average Grant
amounts are approximately $5,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Mississippi, with a concentration in the Pass Christian area and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total assets: $3,827,100
- Total revenues: $278,197
- Total expenses: $86,000
- Investment income and dividends: $107,300+
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,241,888 | $3,827,100 | $3,634,903 |
| Revenue | $615,288 | $278,197 | $136,860 |
| Expenses | $200,500 | $86,000 | $204,000 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $200,500 | $86,000 | $204,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $105,363 | $73,761 | $26,864 |
| Distributable Amount | $130,533 | $205,845 | $205,049 |
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
212 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERNEST BURDETTE | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| MARTHA BURDETTE | SECRETARY/TR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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