Jerry L And Barbara J Burris Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 35-1914399
Foundation Overview
Based in Indianapolis, IN, Jerry L And Barbara J Burris Foundation has awarded 171 grants totaling $1,377,625 to organizations in South Carolina, New York and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $175 to $81,500, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 32 recipients (19%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
40% of grants are awarded in Indiana, with additional funding distributed across 8 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Indiana, funding concentrates in Indianapolis (97%), Carmel (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 10% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (44%). 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 Jerry L And Barbara J Burris 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Cole | $2,250 | Columbia, SC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $2,000 | New York City, NY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Emmaus Road Partners | $8,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $10,000 | Americus, GA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Madison Area Ymca | $2,500 | Madison, NJ, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| National Junior Tennis & Learning Of Indianapolis | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Newfields Summer Camp Scholarships | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships & Capital | 2023 |
| Smile Train Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Childrens' Museum Of Indianapolis | $8,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | New Program Development | 2023 |
| The Oaks Academy | $70,300 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships & Capital | 2023 |
| The Oliver Gospel Mission | $1,250 | Columbia, SC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Collier County Community Foundation | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | $2,500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Baker Senior Center Naples | $3,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Shelter For Abused Women & Children | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Camp Cole | $2,250 | Columbia, SC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $2,000 | New York City, NY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Emmaus Road Partners | $8,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $10,000 | Americus, GA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Madison Area Ymca | $2,500 | Madison, NJ, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| National Junior Tennis & Learning Of Indianapolis | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Newfields Summer Camp Scholarships | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships & Capital | 2023 |
| Smile Train Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Childrens' Museum Of Indianapolis | $8,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | New Program Development | 2023 |
| The Oaks Academy | $70,300 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships & Capital | 2023 |
| The Oliver Gospel Mission | $1,250 | Columbia, SC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Collier County Community Foundation | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | $2,500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Baker Senior Center Naples | $3,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Shelter For Abused Women & Children | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Camp Cole | $1,250 | Columbia, SC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $2,000 | New York City, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Emmaus Road Partners | $8,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $16,800 | Americus, GA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Indiana Repertory Theatre Inc | $2,500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Lighthouse For Life | $1,000 | Irmo, SC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Madison Area Ymca | $2,500 | Madison, NJ, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| National Junior Tennis & Learning Of Indianapolis | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Newfields Summer Camp Scholarships | $6,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships & Capital | 2022 |
| Smile Train Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Childrens' Museum Of Indianapolis | $8,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | New Program Development | 2022 |
| The Oaks Academy | $81,500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships & Capital | 2022 |
| The Oliver Gospel Mission | $1,250 | Columbia, SC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Camp Cole | $1,250 | Columbia, SC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $2,000 | New York City, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Emmaus Road Partners | $8,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $16,800 | Americus, GA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Indiana Repertory Theatre Inc | $2,500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Lighthouse For Life | $1,000 | Irmo, SC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Madison Area Ymca | $2,500 | Madison, NJ, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| National Junior Tennis & Learning Of Indianapolis | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Newfields Summer Camp Scholarships | $6,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships & Capital | 2022 |
| Smile Train Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Childrens' Museum Of Indianapolis | $8,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | New Program Development | 2022 |
| The Oaks Academy | $81,500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships & Capital | 2022 |
| The Oliver Gospel Mission | $1,250 | Columbia, SC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Camp Cole | $1,250 | Columbia, SC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $2,000 | New York City, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Emmaus Road Partners | $8,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $16,800 | Americus, GA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Indiana Repertory Theatre Inc | $2,500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Lighthouse For Life | $1,000 | Irmo, SC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Madison Area Ymca | $2,500 | Madison, NJ, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| National Junior Tennis & Learning Of Indianapolis | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Newfields Summer Camp Scholarships | $6,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships & Capital | 2022 |
| Smile Train Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Childrens' Museum Of Indianapolis | $8,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | New Program Development | 2022 |
| The Oaks Academy | $81,500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships & Capital | 2022 |
| The Oliver Gospel Mission | $1,250 | Columbia, SC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Champions For Learning | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | Youth Development | 2021 |
| David Lawrence Mental Health Center | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | Therapy, Medical Services & Medication Assistance | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $2,000 | New York City, NY, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Emmaus Road Partners | $8,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $10,000 | Americus, GA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Indiana Repertory Theatre Inc | $2,500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Lighthouse For Life | $1,250 | Irmo, SC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Madison Area Ymca | $2,500 | Madison, NJ, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Naples Music Club | $1,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| National Junior Tennis & Learning Of Indianapolis | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Shelter For Abused Women & Children | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Smile Train Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| The Childrens' Museum Of Indianapolis | $8,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | New Program Development | 2021 |
| The Oaks Academy | $46,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships & Capital | 2021 |
| The Oliver Gospel Mission | $1,250 | Columbia, SC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Naples Senior Center | $3,300 | Naples, FL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Camp Cole | $1,000 | Columbia, SC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Newfields Summer Camp Scholarships | $6,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships & Capital | 2021 |
| Champions For Learning | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | Youth Development | 2020 |
| David Lawrence Mental Health Center | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | Therapy, Medical Services & Medication Assistance | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $2,000 | New York City, NY, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Emmaus Road Partners | $8,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $10,000 | Americus, GA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Indiana Repertory Theatre Inc | $2,500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Indianapolis Junior Tennis Development Fund Inc | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Indianapolis Museum Of Art | $6,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Lighthouse For Life | $1,250 | Irmo, SC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Montclair Free Public Library Foundation Inc | $1,250 | Montclair, NJ, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Naples Music Club | $1,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Shelter For Abused Women & Children | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Smile Train Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| The Childrens' Museum Of Indianapolis | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | New Program Development | 2020 |
| The Oaks Academy | $43,500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships & Capital | 2020 |
| The Oliver Gospel Mission | $1,250 | Columbia, SC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Madison Area Ymca | $1,250 | Madison, NJ, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| National Junior Tennis & Learning Of Indianapolis | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Butler University | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarship Fund $2500 And Lab School $2500 | 2018 |
| Champions For Learning | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | Youth Development | 2018 |
| The Childrens' Museum Of Indianapolis | $20,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | New Program Development | 2018 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $5,000 | New York City, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Emmaus Road Partners | $8,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $10,000 | Americus, GA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Indiana Repertory Theatre Inc | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Indianapolis Junior Tennis Development Fund Inc | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Indianapolis Museum Of Art | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| The Leukemia 7 Lymphoma Society | $1,000 | Rye Brook, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Mayo Clinic Foundation | $5,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Pediatric Center | 2018 |
| Montclair Free Public Library Foundation Inc | $1,250 | Montclair, NJ, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Naples Music Club | $1,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| The Oaks Academy | $40,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships & Capital | 2018 |
| The Oliver Gospel Mission | $2,500 | Columbia, SC, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | School Program | 2018 |
| Shelter For Abused Women & Children | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Smile Train Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| The Stayinmay Festival | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | Arts Education Program $5000 And General Fund $5000 | 2018 |
| Ymca Of Montclair | $1,250 | Montclair, NJ, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Shelter For Abused Women & Children | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes Of Sc | $8,000 | Columbia, SC, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Mayo Clinic Foundation | $5,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Pediatric Center | 2017 |
| The Oaks Academy | $40,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarship & Capital | 2017 |
| The Children's Museum Of Indianapolis | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | New Program Developement | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $10,000 | Americus, GA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Natl Jr Tennis & Learning Of Indianapolis | $2,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund Indianapolis Tennis Program | 2017 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | School Program | 2017 |
| Smile Netweork International | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| The Stayinmay Festival | $15,000 | Naples, FL, US | Arts Education For Community | 2017 |
| Indianapolis Museum Of Art | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $5,000 | New York City, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Butler University | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarship Fund $5000 And Lab School $ 5000 | 2017 |
| Champions For Learning | $8,000 | Naples, FL, US | Youth Development | 2017 |
| David Lawrence Foundation For Mental Health Inc | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Indiana Repertory Theatre Inc | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Naples Music Club | $1,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Carmel Dad's Club | $175 | Carmel, IN, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Shelter For Abused Women & Children | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes Of Sc | $8,000 | Columbia, SC, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Mayo Clinic Foundation | $5,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Pediatric Center | 2016 |
| The Oaks Academy | $40,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarship & Capital | 2016 |
| The Children's Museum Of Indianapolis | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | New Program Developement | 2016 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $10,000 | Americus, GA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Natl Jr Tennis & Learning Of Indianapolis | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund Indianapolis Tennis Program | 2016 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | School Program | 2016 |
| Betty Ford Center | $5,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | Beamer's World | 2016 |
| Artsnaples World Festival Inc | $15,000 | Naples, FL, US | Arts Education For Community | 2016 |
| Indianapolis Museum Of Art | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $5,000 | New York City, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Butler University | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarship Fund $5000 And Lab School $ 5000 | 2016 |
| Champions For Learning | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | Youth Development | 2016 |
| David Lawrence Foundation For Mental Health Inc | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Indiana Repertory Theatre Inc | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Naples Music Club | $2,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Carmel Dad's Club | $650 | Carmel, IN, US | General Fund | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 35-1914399 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 80238 Indianapolis, IN 46280-0238 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Jerry L And Barbara J Burris Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Barbara J Burris |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Stacey L Burris Ice |
| Secretary | Jeffrey H Thomasson |
Forms 990-PF
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