Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc
Uncommon Grit Foundation removes barriers to healing, stability, and connection for military, veterans, first responders, and their families, so they can heal, rebuild, and belong at home, at work, and in their communities.
Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc gave $116K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $115,994
- +35.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,571
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $360,054
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (27% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dav - Erie County #73 ($29K). Together the top 7 received $116K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 25 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $75K (2021) to $205K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dav - Erie County #73 Erie, PA | Donation | $29,000 |
| Vigilant Torch Alexandria, VA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Operation Song Nashville, TN | Donation | $16,250 |
| Stronghold Food Pantry Leavenworth, KS | Donation | $15,000 |
| Baden K-9 Kares Foundation Tarpon Springs, FL | Donation | $15,000 |
| Mind Peace LLC Richmond, VA | Donation | $10,744 |
| Mishawaka Troop Town Mishawaka, IN | Donation | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $360,054 | $354,857 | $400,367 | $115,994 | 7 |
| 2024 | $382,516 | $271,355 | $260,418 | $85,394 | 5 |
| 2023 | $363,771 | $292,552 | $319,246 | $160,500 | 7 |
| 2022 | $389,349 | $325,736 | $326,069 | $204,875 | 5 |
| 2021 | $389,501 | $449,274 | $100,587 | $75,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $40,814 | $65,036 | $24,222 | — | — |
About Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Manakinsabot, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $360K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $116K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc is led by Kim McBurnett, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kim McBurnett
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$75K (2022) → $93K (2025)
Jamie Morey
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ramona Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Fowler
Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Wingfield
Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jc Ledbetter
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lou Gelzinis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darren McBurnett
Vice President
President & CEO → President, 2021
President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$30K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tim O'Connor III (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $93K, to Kim McBurnett (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc
How much does Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc give each year?
Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc gave $116K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $85K across 5 grants.
What is Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,571, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc give grants?
Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc's top state is Virginia, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (25%) and Tennessee (14%).
Does Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (7 grants).
Who are Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Dav - Erie County #73 ($29,000), Vigilant Torch ($20,000) and Operation Song ($16,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc?
Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc reported $360K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $355K.
What is Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc?
Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Manakinsabot, VA. It holds $360K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc's EIN?
Uncommon Grit Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4918632. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 24, 2026)
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