The Charles and Deborah Burman Family
The Charles and Deborah Burman Family is a private foundation, based in Halethorpe, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $263K. Net investment income was $86K.
The Charles and Deborah Burman Family at a glance
In short: The Charles and Deborah Burman Family gave $263K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $262,666
- +50.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,778
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,100
- Total assets
- $3,966,899
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Charles and Deborah Burman Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($250K). Together the top 6 received $263K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Charles and Deborah Burman Family gives
- In 2024 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $263K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $263K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | National philanthropic trust (NPT), an independent public charity under the internal revenue code (sections 501(c)(3) and 170(b)(1)(a)(VI)) that receives and administers gifts, and approves and distributes grants to qualified organizations. | $250,420 |
| American Diabetes Association Arlington, VA | To help prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. | $5,000 |
| Mount Saint Joseph High School Baltimore, MD | To provide an outstanding education rooted in xaverian values for generations to come. | $5,000 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer Wynnewood, PA | To change the lives of children with cancer through funding impactful research, raising awareness, supporting families and empowering everyone to help cure childhood cancer. | $1,200 |
| Make-a-Wish Mid-Atlantic Bethesda, MD | Help create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. | $525 |
| Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation Annapolis, MD | To provide exceptional care for the community by supporting new lifesaving technologies, continuing education and resources for our devoted caregivers, and groundbreaking therapies and programs for patients. | $521 |
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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 | $3,966,899 | $596,727 | $270,674 | $262,666 | 6 | $268,441 | $85,514 | $225,339 |
| 2023 | $3,640,846 | $140,106 | $182,002 | $175,010 | 3 | $180,010 | $82,114 | $203,665 |
| 2022 | $3,682,742 | $1,719,212 | $10,827 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,827 | $63,412 | $158,952 |
| 2021 | $1,974,357 | $1,977,180 | $2,823 | — | — | $2,823 | — | $7,190 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charles and Deborah Burman Family reported a distributable amount of $225K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Charles and Deborah Burman Family is led by Charles L. Burman, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles L. Burman
Director & President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin Kemmet
Director & Executive Vice President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah E. Burman
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John E. Baum
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Reade
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Charles and Deborah Burman Family
How much does The Charles and Deborah Burman Family give each year?
The Charles and Deborah Burman Family gave $263K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $175K across 3 grants.
What is The Charles and Deborah Burman Family's typical grant size?
The Charles and Deborah Burman Family's median grant in 2024 was $3,100, and its average grant was $43,778, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Charles and Deborah Burman Family give grants?
The Charles and Deborah Burman Family gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Charles and Deborah Burman Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Charles and Deborah Burman Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Charles and Deborah Burman Family's largest grantees?
The Charles and Deborah Burman Family's largest 2024 grantees include National Philanthropic Trust ($250,420), American Diabetes Association ($5,000) and Mount Saint Joseph High School ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Charles and Deborah Burman Family?
The Charles and Deborah Burman Family reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $268K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $225K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Charles and Deborah Burman Family's EIN?
The Charles and Deborah Burman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2963232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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