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Burning Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. It holds total assets of $11.3M. Annual income is reported at $1M. Total assets have grown from $8.7M in 2011 to $11.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. To protect our region's rivers, forest, native fish and land, and to develop pregnancy prevention strategies for teens. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington and Oregon. According to available records, Burning Foundation has made 317 grants totaling $5.4M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $746K in 2020 to $1M in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.7M distributed across 104 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $30K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 89 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, Oregon, District of Columbia, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$14K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 52 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
To protect our region's rivers, forest, native fish and land, and to develop pregnancy prevention strategies for teens. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 317 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, OR, DC.
Burning Foundation has distributed a total of $5.4M across 317 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $30K.
The application deadline is SPRING CYCLE-LAST FRI OF MARCH / FALL CYCLE-LAST FRI OF SEPTEMBER REFER TO WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS. - environmental 501(c)(3) groups throughout washington and oregon who meet the stated areas of interest; and - nonprofit 501(c)(3) groups in washington state that meet the stated areas of interest regarding teen pregnancy prevention. Refer to website for additional details.
Burning Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALISA KF WEISE | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| DANIEL W WEISE | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| DAVID N WEISE | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1M
Total Assets
$11.3M
Fair Market Value
$22.2M
Net Worth
$11.3M
Grants Paid
$1M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$833K
Distribution Amount
$1M
Total: $11.2M
Total Grants
317
Total Giving
$5.4M
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
89
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONSERVATION NORTHWESTGENERAL OPERATIONS | SEATTLE, WA | $30K | 2024 |
| CASCADE FOREST CONSERVANCYGENERAL SUPPORT | VANCOUVER, WA | $30K | 2024 |
| PUGET SOUNDKEEPER ALLIANCEPROTECTING OUR WATERWAYS | SEATTLE, WA | $30K | 2024 |
| WATERWATCH OF OREGONSTRATEGIC FRESHWATER CONSERVATION IN OREGON | PORTLAND, OR | $25K | 2024 |
| SKAGIT LAND TRUSTCONNECTING LANDSCAPES | MOUNT VERNON, WA | $25K | 2024 |
| KLAMATH-SISKYOU WILDLANDS CENTERADVANCING CLIMATE RESILIENCY IN A BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOT | ASHLAND, OR | $25K | 2024 |
| RE SOURCESA POLLUTION FREE SALISH SEA: TO PROTECT & RESTORE THE SEA | BELLINGHAM, WA | $25K | 2024 |
| BIRD ALLIANCE OF OREGON INCSUSTAINING COLLABORATIVE CONSERVATION IN THE HARNEY BASIN | PORTLAND, OR | $25K | 2024 |
| GREATER HELLS CANYON COUNCILADVOCACY FOR THE BLUE MOUNTAINS ECOREGION | ENTERPRISE, OR | $25K | 2024 |
| SILVIX RESOURCESGREAT NORTHWEST FORESTS & EO 14072 IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT | PORTLAND, OR | $25K | 2024 |
| FUTUREWISEPROTECTING WILDLIFE AND WATER RESOURCES THROUGH LAND USE | SEATTLE, WA | $25K | 2024 |
| OREGON DESERT LAND TRUSTCONSERVING AND RESTORING LANDS IN OREGON'S HIGH DESERT | BEND, OR | $25K | 2024 |
| FRIENDS OF THE SAN JUANSPROTECTING THE HEALTH OF THE SAN JUANS ISLAND AND SALISH SEA | FRIDAY HARBOR, WA | $25K | 2024 |
| LEGACY FOREST DEFENSE COALITIONGENERAL OPERATIONS | TACOMA, WA | $25K | 2024 |
| METHOW VALLEY CITIZENS COUNCILWATERWISE AND CLIMATE SMART PLANNING IN THE METHOW VALLEY | TWISP, WA | $25K | 2024 |
| WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF LAND TRUSTSACCELERATING AND STRENGTHENING LAND CONSERVATION ACROSS WA | SEATTLE, WA | $25K | 2024 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER WASHINGTON AND NORTH IDAHOSEXUAL EDUCATION OUTREACH FOR INLAND NORTHWEST YOUTH | YAKIMA, WA | $25K | 2024 |
| NORTH CASCADES INSTITUTEYOUTH LEADERSHIP ADVENTURES | SEDROWOLLEY, WA | $20K | 2024 |
| ROOM ONESTRENGTHENING TEEN VOICE AND SUPPORT FOR HEALTHY FUTURES | TWISP, WA | $20K | 2024 |
| CAPITOL LAND TRUSTCONSERVING NETWORKS OF VITAL NATURAL AREAS | TUMWATER, WA | $20K | 2024 |
| NORTH OLYMPIC LAND TRUSTPROTECTING LANDS AND CLALLAM COUNTY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLANS | PORT ANGELES, WA | $20K | 2024 |
| SPOKANE RIVERKEEPERGENERAL SUPPORT | SPOKANE, WA | $20K | 2024 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE GREAT NORTHWEST HAWAI'I ALASKA INDIANA KENTUCKTEEN COUNCIL PEER EDUCATION PROGRAM WESTERN WASHINGTON | SEATTLE, WA | $20K | 2024 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE COLUMBIA WILLAMETTE INCPPCW TEEN COUNCIL PROGRAM | PORTLAND, OR | $20K | 2024 |
| TWIN HARBORS WATERKEEPERTHE CLEAN WATER AND HEALTHY HABITAT PROJECT | ROCHESTER, WA | $20K | 2024 |
| CENTER FOR RESPONSIBLE FORESTRYWASHINGTON STATE MATURE FOREST CONSERVATION | QUILCENE, WA | $20K | 2024 |
| FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH RESILIENCY AND ENGAGEMENTLOW-BARRIER TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION SERVICES AND SUPPLIES | OMAK, WA | $20K | 2024 |
| OREGON NATURAL DESERT ASSOCIATIONCONSERVING ESSENTIAL HIGH DESERT HABITAT IN OREGON | BEND, OR | $20K | 2024 |
| CENTRAL OREGON LANDWATCHUPPER DESCHUTES RIVER INITIATIVE | BEND, OR | $20K | 2024 |
| THEODORE ROOSEVELT CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIPPROTECTING WILD PUBLIC LANDS IN SOUTHEAST OREGON | WASHINGTON, DC | $20K | 2024 |
| THE LANDS COUNCILBEAVER RESTORATION PROGRAM | SPOKANE, WA | $17K | 2024 |
| WALLOWA RESOURCESRARE PLANT HABITAT RECOVERY IN NE OREGON AND SE WASHINGTON | ENTERPRISE, OR | $16K | 2024 |
| BLUE MOUNTAINS BIODIVERSITY PROJECTHABITAT PROTECTION OF NATIONAL FORESTS IN EASTERN OREGON | FOSSIL, OR | $15K | 2024 |
| WASHINGTON WILDWASHINGTON WILD LANDS, WATERS AND WILDLIFE HABITAT DEFENSE | SEATTLE, WA | $15K | 2024 |
| ADVOCATES FOR THE WESTPROTECTING OREGON'S SENSITIVE SPECIES AND HABITATS | BOISE, ID | $15K | 2024 |
| AUDUBON WASHINGTONPUGET SOUND PROGRAM | SEATTLE, WA | $15K | 2024 |
| CASCADES CARNIVORE PROJECTSENTINEL OF MOUNTAIN ECOSYSTEMS | HOOD RIVER, OR | $15K | 2024 |
| EARTHRISE LAW CENTERPROTECTING PACIFIC NORTHWEST PUBLIC LANDS | PORTLAND, OR | $15K | 2024 |
| GIRLS INC OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWESTHEALTHY SEXUALITY WORKSHOPS | PORTLAND, OR | $15K | 2024 |
| NATIVE FISH SOCIETYLAND TO SEA PHASE 2: RECONNECTING THE UMPQUA WATERSHED | OREGON CITY, OR | $15K | 2024 |
| OREGON WILDGENERAL OPERATIONS | PORTLAND, OR | $15K | 2024 |
| FIREFIGHTERS UNITED FOR SAFETY ETHICS AND ECOLOGYGENERAL OPERATIONS | EUGENE, OR | $15K | 2024 |
| ONE COMMUNITY HEALTHTEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAM | HOOD RIVER, OR | $15K | 2024 |
| WILD SALMON CENTERSECURING LONG-TERM PROTECTIONS FOR OREGON'S FORESTS | PORTLAND, OR | $15K | 2024 |
| SOUND ACTIONPUGET SOUND ECOSYSTEM DEFENSE | VASHON, WA | $15K | 2024 |
| WILD FISH CONSERVANCYLET OUR SALMON COME HOME CAMPAIGN 2025-26 | DUVALL, WA | $15K | 2024 |
| CASCADIA WILDLANDSMATURE AND OLD-GROWTH FOREST PROTECTION CAMPAIGN | EUGENE, OR | $15K | 2024 |
| COLUMBIA INSIGHTEMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISM | HOOD RIVER, OR | $15K | 2024 |