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Burton Family Foundation

Phoenix, Arizona  ·  EIN 473900987  ·  Private foundation

Burton Family Foundation is a Arizona-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.8M in annual giving against $18.1M in assets. This page documents the 511 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Burton Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$18.1M
Total assets
511
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Burton Family Foundation funds

Burton Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, disability services, domestic violence, economic development, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Financial Empowerment

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, homeless population, immigrants & refugees.

black communitieschildrenfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesindigenouslow-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Burton Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Society for Science & the Public
"SCIENCE NEWS" IN HIGH SCHOOLS AND GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$1.1M2022
Teach for America
DESIGNATED SUPPORT FOR TEACH FOR AMERICA PHOENIX
Phoenix, AZ$1.1M2025
The Aspen Institute
SUPPORT FOR THE ASPEN COLLEGE EXCELLENCE PROGRAM
Washington, DC$925K2024
Creighton University
SUPPORT TOWARDS THE ASU SUMMER HEALTH INSTITUTE FOR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH IN AZ
Omaha, NE$805K2024
The Welcome to America Project
FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND THE INCREASED MISSION IMPACT PLAN AND TO PROVIDE TELEVISIONS TO NEWLY ARRIVED REFUGEE FAMILIES
Tempe, AZ$727K2022
Local First Arizona Foundation
DESIGNATED SUPPORT FOR THE ECONOMIC RESOURCE CENTER
Phoenix, AZ$685K2025
Valleywise Health Foundation
DESIGNATED SUPPORT FOR REFUGEE HEALTH SERVICES
Phoenix, AZ$600K2025
Local First Arizona Foundation
SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY CENTER FOR ARIZONA'S RURAL AND TRIBAL COMMUNITIES
Phoenix, AZ$600K2023
Camp Catanese Foundation
SUPPORT TOWARDS PROFESSIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENTEXPENSES FOR CAMP CATANESE STAFF
Phoenix, AZ$565K2024
Arizona Western College Foundation
SUPPORT TOWARDS THE FIRST GENERATION STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMS
Yuma, AZ$565K2024
Valleywise Health Foundation
REFUGEE WOMEN'S HEALTH CLINIC
Phoenix, AZ$501K2022
YMCA of Southern Arizona
FOR THE WELCOME AND CONNECTION CENTER
Tucson, AZ$500K2022
Donorschooseorg
GENERAL SUPPORT
Philadelphia, PA$415K2024
Arizona Community Foundation
SCHOLARSHIPS, FOR TELEGRAPH AND MESCAL FIRES, FLAGSTAFF FLOODING RECOVERY, AND GENERAL SUPPORT
Phoenix, AZ$410K2022
The Aspen Institute
DESIGNATED SUPPORT FOR THE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL PROGRAMS AND ASPEN SOCIETY
Washington, DC$405K2025

Burton Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$841K
2018$2.0M
2019$2.1M
2020$1.7M
2022$7.4M
2023$5.7M
2024$11.4M
2025$10.5M

How to apply for funding from Burton Family Foundation

Burton Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Burton Family Foundation

Does Burton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Burton Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Burton Family Foundation fund?
Burton Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Society for Science & the Public, Teach for America, The Aspen Institute. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Burton Family Foundation give in grants?
Burton Family Foundation reported $1.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $41.5M over 511 grants.
Where is Burton Family Foundation located?
Burton Family Foundation is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 473900987.
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About this profile. This page is built from Burton Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Burton Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.