The Burruss Foundation
The Burruss Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sarasota, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $200K. Net investment income was $258K.
The Burruss Foundation at a glance
In short: The Burruss Foundation gave $200K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,222
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,177,673
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% 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 Burruss Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sarasota Military Officers Association ($75K). Together the top 9 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 36 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Burruss Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- 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 $110K (2021) to $225K (2022). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Military Officers Association Sarasota, FL | 2025 General Fundraising Challenge | $75,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota Sarasota, FL | 2025 General Fundraising Challenge | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota Sarasota, FL | 2025 General Fundraising Challenge | $25,000 |
| Wedu Tampa, FL | 2025 General Fundraising Challenge | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Sarasota, FL | 2025 General Fundraising Challenge | $15,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Sarasota, FL | 2025 General Fundraising Challenge | $10,000 |
| St Boniface Episcopal Church Sarasota, FL | 2025 General Fundraising Challenge | $10,000 |
| The Pines of Sarasota Foundation Sarasota, FL | 2025 General Fundraising Challenge | $10,000 |
| Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida Inc Bonita Springs, FL | 2025 General Fundraising Challenge | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,177,673 | $260,734 | $246,374 | $200,000 | 9 | $241,085 | $257,650 | $202,618 |
| 2024 | $2,163,006 | $196,336 | $242,872 | $200,000 | 7 | $237,078 | $193,171 | $189,793 |
| 2023 | $2,209,708 | $232,290 | $247,531 | $200,000 | 9 | $239,266 | $229,392 | $174,577 |
| 2022 | $2,264,129 | $267,604 | $273,581 | $225,000 | 6 | $269,167 | $265,220 | $185,929 |
| 2021 | $2,228,077 | $148,390 | $142,244 | $110,000 | 5 | $137,069 | $146,030 | $196,768 |
| 2020 | $2,223,540 | $147,603 | $166,368 | $129,000 | 9 | — | $144,974 | $155,355 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Burruss Foundation reported a distributable amount of $203K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Burruss Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ellen McLoughlin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $20K (2025)
Jeffrey T. Troiano
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$23K (2022) → $20K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: John T. Berteau (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Ellen McLoughlin (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Burruss Foundation
How much does The Burruss Foundation give each year?
The Burruss Foundation gave $200K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $200K across 7 grants.
What is The Burruss Foundation's typical grant size?
The Burruss Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $22,222, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Burruss Foundation give grants?
The Burruss Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (7 grants).
Does The Burruss Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Burruss Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Burruss Foundation's largest grantees?
The Burruss Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Sarasota Military Officers Association ($75,000), Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota ($25,000) and Community Foundation of Sarasota ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Burruss Foundation?
The Burruss Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $241K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $203K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Burruss Foundation's EIN?
The Burruss Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6338689. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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