Burgess Trust Grant

Burgess Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Ralph L. and Florence R. Burgess Trust
Amount: US $4,000 - US $30,000
Last Updated: March 29, 2026

Summary

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.

Overview

About the Foundation Ralph L. Burgess and Florence R. Burgess were a generous couple who cared greatly about the arts. In 1968, Mr. & Mrs. Burgess made a decision to share their wealth by creating the Ralph L. and Florence R. Burgess Trust with the expressed desire to assist charities who support the performing arts. Mission To promote, advance, and further the interest in the performing arts for the benefit of the people of the city and county of Denver, Colorado, and to provide support for specific charities named by the donor. Program areas Arts, culture, and humanities

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.