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The Burning Foundation

Seattle, Washington  ·  EIN 911815335  ·  Private foundation

The Burning Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF 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. Below is its full funding profile.

$746K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$12.0M
Total assets
296
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What The Burning Foundation funds

The Burning Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation, health care, youth development.

EducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareYouth Development

Populations it has supported include rural communities, youth pop.

rural communitiesyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Western Enviromental Law Center
PRESERVING & RESTORING NW'S RIVERS & FISH
Eugene, OR$47K2017
Futurewise
GENERAL SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$25K2020
Wild Salmon Center
OREGON FOREST WATERS CAMPAIGN
Portland, OR$25K2020
Conservation Northwest
GENERAL SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$25K2020
Conservation Northwest
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Seattle, WA$25K2022
Puget Soundkeeper Alliance
PROTECTING OUR WATERWAYS
Seattle, WA$25K2022
Waterwatch of Oregon
STRATEGIC FRESHWATER CONSERVATION IN OREGON
Portland, OR$25K2022
Futurewise
HABITAT PROTECTION AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE
Seattle, WA$25K2022
Silvix Resources
GREAT NORTHWEST FORESTS & EO 14072 IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT
Portland, OR$25K2023
Re Sources
PROTECTING AND RESTORING THE CENTRAL SALISH SEA
Bellingham, WA$25K2023
Puget Soundkeeper Alliance
PROTECTING OUR WATERWAYS
Seattle, WA$25K2023
Oregon Natural Desert Association
CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION IN OREGON'S HIGH DESERT
Bend, OR$25K2023
Conservation Northwest
GENERAL SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$25K2023
Klamath-siskiyou Wildlands Center
CLIMATE RESILIENCY & OLD-GROWTH FOREST DEFENSE IN SW OREGON
Ashland, OR$25K2023
Cascade Forest Conservancy
GENERAL SUPPORT
Vancouver, WA$25K2023

The Burning Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$642K
2018$593K
2019$691K
2020$746K
2022$867K
2023$855K

How to apply for funding from The Burning Foundation

From The Burning Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“SPRING CYCLE-LAST FRI OF MARCH / FALL CYCLE-LAST FRI OF SEPTEMBER REFER TO WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS”

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. Recent recipients include Western Enviromental Law Center, Futurewise, Wild Salmon Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Burning Foundation give in grants?
The Burning Foundation reported $746K in grants in its most recent 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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About this profile. This page is built from The Burning 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 The Burning Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.