The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation
The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation is a private foundation based in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Its 2022 filing is marked as a final return and says the trustees decided to liquidate and terminate the foundation as of the end of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation gave $218K across 21 grants in 2023 (avg $10K), top state Illinois. 5% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $217,635
- +113.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $10,364
- +113.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 21, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (36% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation
- 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. This policy is reported in the filing that marks the foundation’s final return; it should not be treated as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Lorne R Weis Cpa PO Box 2740, Hendersonville, NC 28793
Phone: (828) 692-1404
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Presbyterian Church in Orland Park ($74K). Together the top 10 received $206K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 63 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Illinois, 36%; South Carolina, 29%; North Carolina, 26%; Massachusetts, 5%; and New York, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 1 of 21 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 95% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2022) to $218K (2023). In 2023 it made 21 grants totaling $218K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Church in Orland Park Orland Park, IL | General Purposes | $73,635 |
| Sea Haven Inc North Myrtle Beach, SC | General Purposes | $63,000 |
| Hope Harbor Home Inc Supply, NC | General Purpose | $21,500 |
| Provedence Home Southport, NC | General Purpose | $17,500 |
| Paws Place Inc Winnabow, NC | General Purposes | $10,500 |
| Unchained America Inc Longmeadow, MA | General Purpose | $9,500 |
| American Red Cross Cape Fear Chapte Wilmington, NC | General Purposes | $3,000 |
| Domestic Violence Shelter and Servi Wilmington, NC | General Purposes | $3,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Americus, GA | General Purposes | $2,000 |
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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 | — | $56,539 | $228,867 | $217,635 | 21 | $217,635 | $45,307 | $5,337 |
| 2022 | $172,328 | $62,386 | $110,212 | $102,000 | 21 | $102,000 | $54,174 | $12,625 |
| 2021 | $220,154 | $54,638 | $127,791 | $120,000 | 21 | — | $46,850 | $16,077 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations whose stated missions included providing services to homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth (Sea Haven Inc.); addressing domestic and sexual violence (Hope Harbor Home Inc.); and reducing animal euthanasia through adoptions and spay/neuter campaigns (Adopt an Angel). Other 2023 recipients described work supporting people with special needs, military families, veterans, and ministry services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $217,635. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $73,635, with a median of $2,000. The largest grants included $73,635 to Presbyterian Church in Orland Park, $63,000 to Sea Haven Inc., $21,500 to Hope Harbor Home Inc., $17,500 to Provedence Home, and $10,500 to Paws Place Inc. The filing lists each of these grants for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Nancy A. Lane and Richard D. Burnett as trustees.
The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Richard D. Burnett
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nancy A. Lane
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nancy A. Nelson (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation
How much does The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation give each year?
The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation gave $218K across 21 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $102K across 21 grants.
What is The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,000, and its average grant was $10,364, across 21 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation give grants?
The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were South Carolina (29%) and North Carolina (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, NC (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Presbyterian Church in Orland Park ($73,635), Sea Haven Inc ($63,000) and Hope Harbor Home Inc ($21,500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation?
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 Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation's EIN?
The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3034358. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Does The Dolores & Donald Burnett Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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