William O Burnett Charitable Foundation
William O Burnett Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fernandina Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $963K. Net investment income was $515K.
William O Burnett Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: William O Burnett Charitable Foundation gave $963K across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $321K), mostly in New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $962,774
- +1650.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 3
- -57.1% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $320,925
- +3984.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $350,000
- Primary geography
- New York (64% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who William O Burnett Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Frost Valley YMCA ($600K). Together the top 3 received $963K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 16 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How William O Burnett Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2020) to $963K (2022). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $963K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frost Valley YMCA Clarkville, NY | General Purposes | $600,000 |
| Sound Waters Stamford, CT | General Purposes | $350,000 |
| Nassau County Council for the Aging Uniondale, NY | General Purposes | $12,774 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $513,831 | $964,042 | $962,774 | 3 | $962,774 | $514,831 | $25,813 |
| 2021 | $1,113,779 | $21,136 | $56,441 | $55,000 | 7 | $55,853 | $19,282 | $53,498 |
| 2020 | $1,054,206 | $-12,626 | $53,399 | $52,000 | 6 | — | $19,113 | $42,021 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William O Burnett Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William O Burnett Charitable Foundation is led by Penney P. Burnett, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Penney P. Burnett
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Franklin Montgomery
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer B. Hu
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter S. Burnett
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 William O Burnett Charitable Foundation
How much does William O Burnett Charitable Foundation give each year?
William O Burnett Charitable Foundation gave $963K across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $55K across 7 grants.
What is William O Burnett Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
William O Burnett Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $350,000, and its average grant was $320,925, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William O Burnett Charitable Foundation give grants?
William O Burnett Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (36%).
Does William O Burnett Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William O Burnett Charitable Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is William O Burnett Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, William O Burnett Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is William O Burnett Charitable Foundation's EIN?
William O Burnett Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4392223. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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