Burgess Trust Grant
Funding Amount
US $4,000 - US $30,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Geographic limitations:The trust makes grants to charities within the city and county of Denver, Colorado.
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Program limitations:Limited to charities supporting the performing arts, and to specific charities named by the donor.
Overview
The Burgess Trust Grant, established by Ralph L. and Florence R. Burgess, aims to promote the performing arts in Denver, Colorado. This private trust supports 501(c)(3) charities specifically named by the donors, focusing on advancing cultural initiatives. The foundation's mission reflects their deep commitment to enriching the local community through the arts, ensuring that their philanthropic legacy continues to thrive and benefit future generations.
Eligibility
Requirements:To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.Program limitations:Limited to charities supporting the performing arts, and to specific charities named by the donor. Geographic limitations:The trust makes grants to charities within the city and county of Denver, Colorado.
What Burgess R & F Tuw actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2026
- Grants in 2026
- 8
- Total given
- $125K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $5,000–$30K
- By dollars: Colorado 100%. Top recipient cities: Denver, CO.
- 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
University of Denver · Denver, CO
General operating
$30K
Denver Art Museum Inc · Denver, CO
General operating
$30K
Colorado Symphony Association · Denver, CO
General operating
$20K
Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre Foundati · Denver, CO
General operating
$10K
Etmcolorado Inc · Denver, CO
General operating
$10K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Performing arts
- Arts
Categories
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