The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc
The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. Its 2023 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc gave $406K across 16 grants in 2023 (avg $25K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $405,687
- Grants made (2023)
- 16
- Average grant
- $25,355
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Primary geography
- Florida (97% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2023 filing is marked as its final return; this application policy should not be treated as current.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11 Dove Plum Road, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (772) 473-0142
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Child Care Resources of Indian River ($160K). Together the top 10 received $399K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 19 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grant dollars were reported as 97% to Florida, 2% to Pennsylvania, 1% to Virginia, 1% to Colorado, and less than 1% to Kentucky. The filing also lists grants to organizations in those states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 711% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $406K (2023). In 2023 it made 16 grants totaling $406K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Resources of Indian River Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $160,000 |
| Healthy Start Tallahassee, FL | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Care Net Pregnancy Centers of Indian River County Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| VNA Hospice Foundation Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Indian River County Vero Beach Florida Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Gifford Youth Activity Center Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Holy Cross Catholic Church Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Cleveland Clinic Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Whole Family Foundation Henrico, VA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $8,683 | $408,652 | $405,687 | 16 | $405,687 | $8,683 | $17,410 |
| 2022 | $399,969 | $15,292 | $4,461 | — | — | — | $10,831 | $19,896 |
| 2021 | $389,138 | $66,255 | $127,489 | $125,500 | 2 | $125,500 | $64,266 | $23,496 |
| 2020 | $450,372 | $19,273 | $54,404 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $14,869 | $24,115 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations such as Child Care Resources of Indian River, Healthy Start, Care Net Pregnancy Centers of Indian River County, VNA Hospice Foundation, and Boys and Girls Club of Indian River County.
Among its grantees, The Learning Alliance describes its mission as “to dramatically improve student literacy by providing front line educators with the knowledge, skills, and tools to effectively teach all children to read.”
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $405,687 through 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $160,000, with a median of $5,250. Its largest reported grants included $160,000 to Child Care Resources of Indian River, $80,000 to Healthy Start, $60,000 to Care Net Pregnancy Centers of Indian River County, and $35,000 to VNA Hospice Foundation. These grants were listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Richard R Burgoon, Patricia B Burgoon, Paul T Vogel, and Katherine Apace as directors.
The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc's 2023 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Katherine Apace
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia B. Burgoon
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul T. Vogel
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard R. Burgoon
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Burgoon Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc gave $406K across 16 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $5,250, and its average grant was $25,355, across 16 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (10 grants).
Does The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Child Care Resources of Indian River ($160,000), Healthy Start ($80,000) and Care Net Pregnancy Centers of Indian River County ($60,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $17K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0000764. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Burgoon Family Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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