The Burning Foundation
Seattle, Washington · EIN 911815335 · Private foundation
The Burning Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $746K in grants paid and $12.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 296 individual grants from this funder — $4.4M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Burning Foundation funds
The Burning Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation, health care, youth development.
Populations it has supported include rural communities, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Enviromental Law Center PRESERVING & RESTORING NW'S RIVERS & FISH | Eugene, OR | $47K | 2017 |
| Futurewise GENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2020 |
| Wild Salmon Center OREGON FOREST WATERS CAMPAIGN | Portland, OR | $25K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Burning Foundation
From The Burning Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at burningfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Burning Foundation
- Does The Burning Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Burning Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Burning Foundation fund?
- The Burning Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Western Enviromental Law Center, Futurewise, Wild Salmon Center. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Burning Foundation give in grants?
- The Burning Foundation reported $746K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.4M over 296 grants.
- Where is The Burning Foundation located?
- The Burning Foundation is based in Seattle, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 911815335.
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