Burnham Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 20-3680686

Foundation Overview

Based in Battle Creek, MI, Burnham Family Foundation has awarded 245 grants totaling $515,242 to organizations in Michigan, Georgia and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $30 to $12,500, with a median award of $1,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$515,242
Total Assets
$1,056,609
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
22
Median Grant
$1,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 32%

7 of 22 recipients (32%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Michigan

71% of all grants are concentrated in Michigan, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Battle Creek (50%), Kalamazoo (12%), Augusta (6%).

Funding Trajectory
-4%

Stable funding levels with 4% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (50%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Burnham Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Bronson Health Foundation $500 Kalamazoo, MI, US Human Services 2024
Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation $10,000 Saline, MI, US Human Services 2024
Community Found Of Jackson Hole $2,500 Jackson, WY, US Human Services 2024
Council Of Michigan Foundation $750 Grand Haven, MI, US Human Services 2024
Safe Place Shelter $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2024
Sherman Lake Ymca $2,500 Augusta, MI, US Human Services 2024
Ves Pto $3,000 Victoria, MN, US Educational 2024
Tenton County 4-h $5,500 Jackson, WY, US Educational 2024
St Joseph Superfest $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2024
Evans Scholar Foundation $12,500 Glenview, IL, US Educational 2024
Battle Creek Optimist Club $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2024
Minges Brooks Comfort Closet $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2024
Pink Ribbon Riders $100 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2024
James Macphee Scholarship Fund $5,000 East Lansing, MI, US Educational 2024
Mackinac Center For Public Policy $1,000 Midland, MI, US Human Services 2024
Dyslexia Help At The U Of M $1,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Human Services 2024
Z Zurich Foundation $500 Timonium, MD, US Human Services 2024
Lincoln High School Education Fund $500 Ypsilanti, MI, US Educational 2024
Pga Reach America Mi $1,000 Bath, MI, US Educational 2024
Stream For A Cause Inc $2,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2024
Acemapp $500 Okemos, MI, US Educational 2024
Myrtle House Ministries $1,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Human Services 2024
Battle Creek Community Foundation $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2023
Bcacs Foundation $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2023
Bishop's Annual Appeal St Joseph Ch $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2023
Bronson Health Foundation $500 Kalamazoo, MI, US Human Services 2023
Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation $10,000 Saline, MI, US Human Services 2023
Community Found Of Jackson Hole $2,700 Jackson, WY, US Human Services 2023
Council Of Michigan Foundation $730 Grand Haven, MI, US Human Services 2023
Family And Children Services $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2023
Grand Teton National Park Foundatio $2,000 Jackson, WY, US Educational 2023
Safe Place Shelter $1,500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2023
Sherman Lake Ymca $3,550 Augusta, MI, US Human Services 2023
Ves Pto $2,000 Victoria, MN, US Educational 2023
Tenton County 4-h $12,301 Jackson, WY, US Educational 2023
St Joseph Superfest $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2023
Children's Learning Center $5,000 Jackson, WY, US Educational 2023
Binder Park Zoo $2,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2023
Drive For Life $1,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Human Services 2023
Evans Scholar Foundation $10,000 Glenview, IL, US Educational 2023
Special Olympics Mn $250 Minneapolis, MN, US Human Services 2023
Battle Creek Optimist Club $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2023
Lakeview Tennis Boosters $100 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2023
Minges Brooks Comfort Closet $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2023
Paladin Conservancy $1,000 Bigfork, MT, US Educational 2023
Michigan Crossroads - Boy Scouts $500 Eagle, MI, US Educational 2023
Local Journalism Foundation $500 Kalamazoo, MI, US Human Services 2023
Battle Creek Community Foundation $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2023
Bcacs Foundation $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2023
Bishop's Annual Appeal St Joseph Ch $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2023
Bronson Health Foundation $500 Kalamazoo, MI, US Human Services 2023
Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation $10,000 Saline, MI, US Human Services 2023
Community Found Of Jackson Hole $2,700 Jackson, WY, US Human Services 2023
Council Of Michigan Foundation $730 Grand Haven, MI, US Human Services 2023
Family And Children Services $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2023
Grand Teton National Park Foundatio $2,000 Jackson, WY, US Educational 2023
Safe Place Shelter $1,500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2023
Sherman Lake Ymca $3,550 Augusta, MI, US Human Services 2023
Ves Pto $2,000 Victoria, MN, US Educational 2023
Tenton County 4-h $12,301 Jackson, WY, US Educational 2023
St Joseph Superfest $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2023
Children's Learning Center $5,000 Jackson, WY, US Educational 2023
Binder Park Zoo $2,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2023
Drive For Life $1,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Human Services 2023
Evans Scholar Foundation $10,000 Glenview, IL, US Educational 2023
Special Olympics Mn $250 Minneapolis, MN, US Human Services 2023
Battle Creek Optimist Club $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2023
Lakeview Tennis Boosters $100 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2023
Minges Brooks Comfort Closet $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2023
Paladin Conservancy $1,000 Bigfork, MT, US Educational 2023
Michigan Crossroads - Boy Scouts $500 Eagle, MI, US Educational 2023
Local Journalism Foundation $500 Kalamazoo, MI, US Human Services 2023
Battle Creek Community Foundation $12,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2022
Battle Creek Ps Education Found $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2022
Bcacs Foundation $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2022
Bishop's Annual Appeal St Joseph Ch $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2022
Brass Band Of Battle Creek $1,000 Marshall, MI, US Human Services 2022
Bronson Health Foundation $1,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Human Services 2022
Calhoun County Fop Lodge 138 $100 Marshall, MI, US Human Services 2022
Cereal City Hoopster $250 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2022
Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation $11,000 Saline, MI, US Human Services 2022
Community Found Of Jackson Hole $2,700 Jackson, WY, US Human Services 2022
Council Of Michigan Foundation $720 Grand Haven, MI, US Human Services 2022
Dyslexia Help At The U Of M $1,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Educational 2022
Family And Children Services $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2022
Fractured Atlas $1,000 New York, NY, US Human Services 2022
Fundraising University $250 Overland Park, KS, US Educational 2022
Grand Teton National Park Foundatio $1,000 Jackson, WY, US Educational 2022
Love Thy Neighbor Ministries $2,500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2022
Safe Place Shelter $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2022
Sherman Lake Ymca $7,500 Augusta, MI, US Human Services 2022
The Ny Pops $500 New York, NY, US Human Services 2022
Ves Pto $6,000 Victoria, MN, US Educational 2022
Coombs Outdoors $1,000 Jackson, WY, US Educational 2022
Battle Creek Community Foundation $12,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2022
Battle Creek Ps Education Found $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2022
Bcacs Foundation $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2022
Bishop's Annual Appeal St Joseph Ch $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2022
Brass Band Of Battle Creek $1,000 Marshall, MI, US Human Services 2022
Bronson Health Foundation $1,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Human Services 2022
Calhoun County Fop Lodge 138 $100 Marshall, MI, US Human Services 2022
Cereal City Hoopster $250 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2022
Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation $11,000 Saline, MI, US Human Services 2022
Community Found Of Jackson Hole $2,700 Jackson, WY, US Human Services 2022
Council Of Michigan Foundation $720 Grand Haven, MI, US Human Services 2022
Dyslexia Help At The U Of M $1,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Educational 2022
Family And Children Services $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2022
Fractured Atlas $1,000 New York, NY, US Human Services 2022
Fundraising University $250 Overland Park, KS, US Educational 2022
Grand Teton National Park Foundatio $1,000 Jackson, WY, US Educational 2022
Love Thy Neighbor Ministries $2,500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2022
Safe Place Shelter $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2022
Sherman Lake Ymca $7,500 Augusta, MI, US Human Services 2022
The Ny Pops $500 New York, NY, US Human Services 2022
Ves Pto $6,000 Victoria, MN, US Educational 2022
Coombs Outdoors $1,000 Jackson, WY, US Educational 2022
Battle Creek Community Foundation $12,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2022
Battle Creek Ps Education Found $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2022
Bcacs Foundation $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2022
Bishop's Annual Appeal St Joseph Ch $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2022
Brass Band Of Battle Creek $1,000 Marshall, MI, US Human Services 2022
Bronson Health Foundation $1,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Human Services 2022
Calhoun County Fop Lodge 138 $100 Marshall, MI, US Human Services 2022
Cereal City Hoopster $250 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2022
Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation $11,000 Saline, MI, US Human Services 2022
Community Found Of Jackson Hole $2,700 Jackson, WY, US Human Services 2022
Council Of Michigan Foundation $720 Grand Haven, MI, US Human Services 2022
Dyslexia Help At The U Of M $1,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Educational 2022
Family And Children Services $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2022
Fractured Atlas $1,000 New York, NY, US Human Services 2022
Fundraising University $250 Overland Park, KS, US Educational 2022
Grand Teton National Park Foundatio $1,000 Jackson, WY, US Educational 2022
Love Thy Neighbor Ministries $2,500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2022
Safe Place Shelter $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2022
Sherman Lake Ymca $7,500 Augusta, MI, US Human Services 2022
The Ny Pops $500 New York, NY, US Human Services 2022
Ves Pto $6,000 Victoria, MN, US Educational 2022
Coombs Outdoors $1,000 Jackson, WY, US Educational 2022
Battle Creek Community Foundation $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2021
Bcacs Foundation $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2021
Binder Park Zoo $5,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2021
Bishop's Annual Appeal St Joseph Ch $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2021
Boys Girls Club $2,100 Atlanta, GA, US Human Services 2021
Bronson Health Foundation $1,500 Kalamazoo, MI, US Human Services 2021
Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation $5,000 Saline, MI, US Human Services 2021
Community Found Of Jackson Hole $3,200 Jackson, WY, US Human Services 2021
Council Of Michigan Foundation $1,250 Grand Haven, MI, US Human Services 2021
Grand Teton National Park Foundatio $1,000 Jackson, WY, US Educational 2021
Junior Achievement $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2021
Sherman Lake Ymca $2,000 Augusta, MI, US Human Services 2021
St Joseph Superfest $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2021
University Of Michigan $1,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Educational 2021
Habitat For Humanity Greater Tenton $2,500 Jackson, WY, US Human Services 2021
Mackinaw Center For Public Policy $1,000 Midland, MI, US Hunman Services 2021
Bccf - Ron Laparl Scholarship $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2021
Kalamazoo County Ready 4s $500 Kalamazoo, MI, US Educational 2021
Mount Carmel Educational Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Educational 2021
The Renfrew Center $500 Northbrook, IL, US Human Services 2021
Evans Scholar Foundation $5,000 Glenview, IL, US Educational 2021
Safe Place Shelter $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2021
Regents Of U Of M $3,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Educational 2021
Coombs Outdoors $1,000 Jackson, WY, US Educational 2021
Starr Commonwealth $1,000 Albion, MI, US Educational 2021
Bccf -cal County Red White And Blue $100 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2021
Mi Trout Unlimited $50 Dewitt, MI, US Educational 2021
Myrtle House Ministries $1,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Human Services 2021
Lakeview Lsef Fund $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2021
Boy Scouts $1,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Educational 2021
Children's Learning Center $3,000 Jackson, WY, US Educational 2021
Battle Creek Community Foundation $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2020
Bcacs Foundation $2,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2020
Best Christmas Ever $5,000 Cloquet, MN, US Human Services 2020
Big Brothersbig Sisters $2,500 Kamazoo, MI, US Human Services 2020
Binder Park Zoo $2,500 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2020
Bishop's Annual Appeal St Joseph Ch $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2020
Boys Girls Club $2,500 Atlanta, GA, US Human Services 2020
Bronc Backers $500 Jackson, WY, US Human Services 2020
Bronson Health Foundation $5,500 Kalamazoo, MI, US Human Services 2020
Calhoun County Fop Lodge 138 $100 Marshall, MI, US Human Services 2020
Cereal City Hoopsters $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2020
Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation $2,500 Saline, MI, US Human Services 2020
Community Found Of Jackson Hole $2,700 Jackson, WY, US Human Services 2020
Council Of Michigan Foundation $1,340 Grand Haven, MI, US Human Services 2020
Folds Of Honor $200 Tulsa, OK, US Human Services 2020
Grand Teton National Park Foundatio $2,500 Jackson, WY, US Educational 2020
Junior Achievement $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2020
Mary Coleman Fop Lodge 153 $100 Springfield, MI, US Human Services 2020
Southern Mi Amateur Baseball Assoc $250 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2020
Sherman Lake Ymca $4,000 Augusta, MI, US Human Services 2020
Southwest Michigan Miracle League $1,000 Schoolcraft, MI, US Human Services 2020
St Joseph Superfest $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2020
University Of Michigan - Dyslexia $1,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Educational 2020
Sherman Lake Ymca $4,400 Augusta, MI, US Human Services 2018
Bccf-ron Laparl Scholarship $750 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2018
Bcacs Foundation $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2018
St Joe Bishops Appeal $1,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Human Services 2018
Teton County Education Foundation $3,000 Jackson, WY, US Human Services 2018
Bronson Health Foundation $750 Kalamazoo, MI, US Human Services 2018
Council Of Michigan Foundation $1,100 Grand Haven, MI, US Human Services 2018
Bccf-ron Smith $450 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2018
Special Olympics $100 Mt Pleasant, MI, US Human Services 2018
Chad Tough Foundation $5,000 Saline, MI, US Human Services 2018
Pedal The Cause $250 St Louis, MO, US Human Services 2018
St Joseph Superfest $250 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2018
Doug Coombs Foundation $1,500 Jackson, WY, US Human Services 2018
Community Foundation Of Jackson Hoe $2,200 Jackson, WY, US Human Services 2018
St Marks Lutheran Church $250 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2018
University Of Michigan $6,500 Ann Arbor, MI, US Educational 2018
Bcps Educational Foundation $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2018
Ves Pto $2,000 Victoria, MN, US Educational 2018
St Phillip Athletic Association $250 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2018
Bccf- Optimist Club $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2018
Bccs - Al Leibeat Scholarship Fund $250 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2018
Bbbs Benefit $600 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2018
Pink Ribbon Riders $100 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2018
Mi Am Golf Association $200 Farmington Hills, MI, US Eduacational 2018
Mackinaw Center For Public Policy $1,000 Midland, MI, US Human Services 2018
Sherman Lake Ymca $4,500 Augusta, MI, US Human Services 2017
United Way Of Bc $1,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2017
Comm Found Of Jackson Hole $2,000 Jackson, WY, US Human Services 2017
Sherman Lake Ymca $500 Augusta, MI, US Human Services 2017
Bccf-ron Laparl Scholarship $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2017
Junior Achievement $5,000 Springfield, MI, US Human Services 2017
Bcacs Foundation $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Educational 2017
St Joe Bishops Appeal $1,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Human Services 2017
Teton County Education Foundation $3,000 Jackson, WY, US Human Services 2017
Bronson Health Foundation $500 Kalamazoo, MI, US Human Services 2017
Council Of Michigan Foundation $1,050 Grand Haven, MI, US Human Services 2017
Children's Learning Center $5,000 Jackson, WY, US Human Services 2017
Bccf-ron Smith $250 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2017
Bccf-brendas Tribute $5,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2017
Special Olympics $200 Mt Pleasant, MI, US Human Services 2017
Chad Tough Foundation $5,000 Saline, MI, US Human Services 2017
Pedal The Cause $250 St Louis, MO, US Human Services 2017
Binder Park Zoological $10,000 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2017
Binder Park Zoological $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2017
St Joseph Superfest $250 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2017
Michigan Dyslexia $1,000 Lansing, MI, US Educational 2017
Michigan Dyslexia $1,500 Lansing, MI, US Educational 2017
Wmu Foundation $250 Kalamazoo, MI, US Educational 2017
United Breast Cancer $30 Huntington, NY, US Human Services 2017
Battle Creek Optimist Club $500 Battle Creek, MI, US Human Services 2017
Evans Scholar Foundation $4,000 Golf, IL, US Human Services 2017
Doug Coombs Foundation $500 Jackson, WY, US Human Services 2017
Duke Of Edinburgh Intl Foundation $500 Chicago, IL, US Educational 2017

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Burnham Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 20-3680686
Website N/A
Address 622 JENNINGS LN Battle Creek, MI 49015-3529

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Burnham Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Charles C Burnham
Sec/treas. M Anne Burnham

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.