The Charles and Deborah Burman Family

Private foundation · Grantmaker Halethorpe, MD EIN: 87-2963232

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.

Key facts about The Charles and Deborah Burman Family

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.

EIN
87-2963232
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$262,666
Grants made (2024)
6
Average grant
$43,778
Median grant
$3,100
Total assets
$3,966,899
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.0M

+9.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$263K

+50.1% YoY

Grant Count

6

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$44K

-25.0% YoY

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

Cities

AnnapolisBooneJenkintownArlingtonBaltimoreBethesdaWynnewood

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K0 grants2021 1 grant2022 3 grants2023 6 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $263K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $263K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

National Philanthropic Trust: $250KNational Philanthropic Trust$250KAmerican Diabetes Association: $5KAmerican Diabetes Association$5KMount Saint Joseph High School: $5KMount Saint Joseph High School$5KAlex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer: $1KAlex's Lemonade StandFoundation for Childhood…$1KMake-a-Wish Mid-Atlantic: $525Make-a-Wish Mid-Atlantic$525Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation: $521Luminis Health Anne ArundelMedical Center Foundation$521

The largest 2024 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($250K). Together the top 6 received $263K.

Grant Size Distribution

10 grants across all recorded years

7<$50K1$50–100K1$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 10 (70%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PANational 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, VATo help prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.$5,000
Mount Saint Joseph High School Baltimore, MDTo provide an outstanding education rooted in xaverian values for generations to come.$5,000
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer Wynnewood, PATo 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, MDHelp create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.$525
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation Annapolis, MDTo 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

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$3,966,899$3,640,846$3,682,742
Revenue$596,727$140,106$1,719,212
Expenses$270,674$182,002$10,827
Qualifying Distributions$268,441$180,010$10,827
Net Investment Income$85,514$82,114$63,412
Distributable Amount$225,339$203,665$158,952

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

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.

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