Thomas and Estelle Burrous Foundation
Thomas and Estelle Burrous Foundation is a private foundation, based in Haymarket, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $78K.
Thomas and Estelle Burrous Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas and Estelle Burrous Foundation gave $78K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $77,500
- +573.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,833
- +349.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $20,502
- -88.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (65% 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 Thomas and Estelle Burrous Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was BOW Enterprises ($50K). Together the top 3 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $78K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOW Enterprises Washington, DC | educational | $50,000 |
| Uplift Memphis, TN | educational | $25,000 |
| New Life Open Bible Church Springfield, VA | educational | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,502 | $200,000 | $79,084 | $77,500 | 3 | $77,500 |
| 2023 | $179,846 | $390,000 | $163,180 | $11,500 | 2 | $11,500 |
| 2022 | $46,077 | $570,026 | $213,441 | $31,500 | 3 | $213,441 |
| 2021 | $59,492 | $8,992 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $400,500 | $400,500 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thomas and Estelle Burrous Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jenesis Harper
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$5 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Towanna Burrous
Trustee
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
$10 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Sherry Spady
Chief Financial Officer & Accountant
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$5 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $10, to Towanna Burrous (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Thomas and Estelle Burrous Foundation
How much does Thomas and Estelle Burrous Foundation give each year?
Thomas and Estelle Burrous Foundation gave $78K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 2 grants.
What is Thomas and Estelle Burrous Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas and Estelle Burrous Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,833, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas and Estelle Burrous Foundation give grants?
Thomas and Estelle Burrous Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (32%).
Does Thomas and Estelle Burrous Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Thomas and Estelle Burrous Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (3 grants).
How large is Thomas and Estelle Burrous Foundation?
Thomas and Estelle Burrous Foundation reported $21K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $200K.
What is Thomas and Estelle Burrous Foundation's EIN?
Thomas and Estelle Burrous Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1015824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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