The WR Burgess Foundation
The WR Burgess Foundation is a private foundation, based in El Paso, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $369K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $11K.
The WR Burgess Foundation at a glance
In short: The WR Burgess Foundation gave $50K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,170
- +20.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,574
- +20.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,655
- Total assets
- $368,517
- -9.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (68% 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 WR Burgess Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Camp Southern Ground ($34K). Together the top 9 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The WR Burgess Foundation gives
- Giving grew 85% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 276% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2022) to $50K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Southern Ground Peachtree City, GA | General Support. | $34,000 |
| A Haven Exton, PA | General Support | $6,069 |
| Malvern Retreat House Glen Mills, PA | General Support. | $2,805 |
| Generation Life Glen Mills, PA | General Support. | $2,341 |
| Vertical Raise Coeur Dalen, ID | General Support | $1,655 |
| Resurrection Catholic Church Winter Garden, FL | General Support. | $1,000 |
| Bar Down Laccross Winter Garden, FL | General Support. | $1,000 |
| Longwood Gardens Kennett Square, PA | General Support | $800 |
| St John Vianney Catholic Church Orlando, FL | General Support | $500 |
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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 | $368,517 | $15,885 | $56,300 | $50,170 | 9 | $51,740 | $11,325 | $18,732 |
| 2024 | $408,932 | $50,486 | $46,671 | $41,674 | 9 | $41,674 | $45,563 | $18,438 |
| 2023 | $405,117 | $9,903 | $41,178 | $34,949 | 10 | $35,203 | $8,793 | $19,112 |
| 2022 | $436,392 | $18,226 | $32,934 | $27,100 | 9 | $27,100 | $12,392 | $22,702 |
| 2021 | $451,100 | $21,324 | $41,249 | $35,000 | 13 | — | $15,651 | $23,434 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The WR Burgess Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The WR Burgess Foundation is led by Jeffrey S. Burgess, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey S. Burgess
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Quinten A. Burgess
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stephen P. Burgess
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Clyde A. Pine Jr.
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 WR Burgess Foundation
How much does The WR Burgess Foundation give each year?
The WR Burgess Foundation gave $50K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $42K across 9 grants.
What is The WR Burgess Foundation's typical grant size?
The WR Burgess Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,655, and its average grant was $5,574, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The WR Burgess Foundation give grants?
The WR Burgess Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Glen Mills, PA (2 grants) and Winter Garden, FL (2 grants).
Does The WR Burgess Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The WR Burgess 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 WR Burgess Foundation's largest grantees?
The WR Burgess Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Camp Southern Ground ($34,000), A Haven ($6,069) and Malvern Retreat House ($2,805), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The WR Burgess Foundation?
The WR Burgess Foundation reported $369K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The WR Burgess Foundation's EIN?
The WR Burgess Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2443002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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