Burningham Foundation

EIN 20-2942262 Β· UT Β· NTEE T21

Invitation only Typical grant ~$487 Funds in UT, MH, PA +4
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Burningham Foundation based in UT paid 27 grants totaling $30.5K to 27 organizations across 7 states. Individual grants ranged from $55 to $6.8K, with a median of $487. Its largest recipients included MARSHALL ISLANDS EDUCATION PROJECT, YOUTHLINC, and PRIMARY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$350,200
Giving (latest yr)
$30,494
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
27
Median grant
$487
Recipients
27
States reached
7
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Marshall Islands Education Project$6,788
  • Youthlinc$5,473
  • Primary Childrens Hospital$3,000
  • St Lukes Hospital$2,600
  • Moran Eye Center$2,000

Where grants went

  • Utah$19,780 Β· 21 grants
  • MH$6,788 Β· 1 grant
  • Pennsylvania$2,600 Β· 1 grant
  • Montana$571 Β· 1 grant
  • Idaho$550 Β· 1 grant
  • Tennessee$105 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (27)

Marshall Islands Education Project
Majuro, MH
General
$6,788
Youthlinc
Salt Lake City, UT
General
$5,473
Primary Childrens Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
General
$3,000
St Lukes Hospital
Bethlehem, PA
General
$2,600
Moran Eye Center
Salt Lake City, UT
General
$2,000
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Da
Salt Lake City, UT
General
$1,625
Pbs
Salt Lake City, UT
General
$1,200
Lifting Hands International
Salt Lake City, UT
General
$1,001
Red Butte Garden
Salt Lake City, UT
General
$1,000
Utah Natural History Museum
Salt Lake City, UT
General
$1,000
Lewis Clark Trails Heritage
Great Falls, MT
General
$571
Henrys Fork Foundation
Ashton, ID
General
$550

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Burningham Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Burningham Foundation is classified as a Health funder. Hospitals, medical research, disease & disorder programs, and mental health. Its recent grants reached organizations across 7 states.

In its most recent filing, Burningham Foundation reported 27 itemized grants totaling $30.5K. Individual grants ranged from $55 to $6.8K (median $487).

Recent recipients include MARSHALL ISLANDS EDUCATION PROJECT, YOUTHLINC, PRIMARY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, among 27 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Burningham Foundation is a private foundation based in Utah, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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