The Burnett Family Charitable Foundation Inc
The Burnett Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $180K. Net investment income was $212K.
The Burnett Family Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Burnett Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $180K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $180,000
- +40.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,000
- +40.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $47,500
- Total assets
- $2,903,612
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Burnett Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lakesides River Park Conservancy ($50K). Together the top 4 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 13 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Burnett Family Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out 119% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2020) to $180K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lakesides River Park Conservancy Lakeside, CA | Support for preserving the natural environment, educational improvement, and mission | $50,000 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation Laramie, WY | To support the research, education, and lives of graduate students in the Physics Department of the University of Wyoming | $50,000 |
| Campanile Foundation San Diego, CA | To provide support to undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Physics in the College of Sciences, including but not limited to, tuition assistance, lab fees, and research expenses | $45,000 |
| San Diego River Park Foundation San Diego, CA | To support the STEAM Lab at River Center at the Grant Park Education Center | $35,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,903,612 | $155,174 | $212,702 | $180,000 | 4 | $191,168 | $211,606 | $160,834 |
| 2024 | $2,961,140 | $96,591 | $159,969 | $128,000 | 4 | $138,949 | $121,355 | $154,859 |
| 2023 | $3,024,518 | $93,803 | $118,311 | $88,000 | 2 | $98,735 | $75,884 | $141,331 |
| 2022 | $3,049,026 | $233,019 | $30,712 | — | — | $10,525 | $76,037 | $131,409 |
| 2021 | $2,846,719 | $2,403,970 | $43,421 | $33,000 | 3 | $40,491 | $280,121 | $47,210 |
| 2020 | $486,170 | $12,878 | $43,102 | $33,000 | 3 | — | $10,325 | $27,046 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Burnett Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $161K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Burnett Family Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Jiraporn S Rehfuss, President & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jiraporn S Rehfuss
President & Director
Director & Co- President → President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig M Burnett
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David A Burnett
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J Burnett
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lowell J Burnett (2020–2021) — Director & Co-Pres
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Burnett Family Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Burnett Family Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Burnett Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $180K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $128K across 4 grants.
What is The Burnett Family Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Burnett Family Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $47,500, and its average grant was $45,000, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Burnett Family Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Burnett Family Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wyoming (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does The Burnett Family Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Burnett Family Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Burnett Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Burnett Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $191K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $161K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Burnett Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Burnett Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3752807. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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