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Also known as: C/O ERIK H SERR MILLER CANFIELD
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Burt Foundation is a private corporation based in ANN ARBOR, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Erik H Serr. It holds total assets of $12.5M. Annual income is reported at $6.5M. Total assets have grown from $2.1M in 2011 to $11.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan and Arizona. According to available records, Burt Foundation has made 147 grants totaling $9M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $1.4M in 2020 to $1.7M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.9M distributed across 62 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $150K, with an average award of $61K. The foundation has supported 31 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, Arizona, California, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$53K
Largest Grant
$125K
Based on 27 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.
Burt Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 147 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, AZ, CA.
Burt Foundation has distributed a total of $9M across 147 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $61K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $150K.
Burt Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Burt Foundation is headquartered in ANN ARBOR, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea L Holmes | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christine M Holmes | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Erik H Serr | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.8M
Total Assets
$11.2M
Fair Market Value
$39.9M
Net Worth
$11.2M
Grants Paid
$1.7M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2.1M
Distribution Amount
$1.8M
Total: $3.4M
Total Grants
147
Total Giving
$9M
Average Grant
$61K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
31
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dig Deep IncUSED CONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Los Angeles, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Dog Is My Copilot IncCONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Jackson, WY | $125K | 2023 |
| Paws With A CauseUSED CONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Auburn Hills, MI | $125K | 2023 |
| Best Friends Animal SanctuaryUSED CONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Kanab, UT | $125K | 2023 |
| Primavera FundraiserUSED CONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Tuscon, AZ | $110K | 2023 |
| Michigan Animal Rescue LeUSED CONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Pontiac, MI | $110K | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of Huron VUSED CONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Ann Arbor, MI | $100K | 2023 |
| Umrc FoundationCONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Chelsea, MI | $100K | 2023 |
| Michigan Anti-Cruelty SocUSED CONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Detroit, MI | $100K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Pima Co Animal CareCONSISTENT W/501(C)(3) STATUS | Tucson, AZ | $100K | 2023 |
| Performing Animal Welfare SocietyUSED CONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Galt, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Tucson Wildlife Center IncCONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Tucson, AZ | $60K | 2023 |
| Alliance For The Great LakesCONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Pima Co County AnimalUSED CONSISTENT W/501(C)(3) STATUS | Tuscon, AZ | $50K | 2023 |
| Tip Of The Mitt WatershedUSED CONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Petoskey, MI | $50K | 2023 |
| Horses HavenUSED CONSISTENT W/501(C)(3) STATUS | Howell, MI | $50K | 2023 |
| Cheboygan Co Humane SocietyUSED CONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Cheboygan, MI | $35K | 2023 |
| Legacy Land ConservancyUSED CONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Ann Arbor, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| Little Traverse ConservanUSED CONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Harbor Springs, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| Hermitage No Kill Cat ShelterCONSISTENT W/501(C)(3) STATUS | Tucson, AZ | $25K | 2023 |
| Pima Paws For LifeCONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Tucson, AZ | $25K | 2023 |
| Sasha FarmUSED CONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Manchester, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| Southeast Michigan LandUSED CONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Superior Township, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| Southern Az Animal Food BankCONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Tucson, AZ | $25K | 2023 |
| Michigan Humane SocietyUSED CONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Southfield, MI | $20K | 2023 |
| Detroit Zoological SocietyUSED CONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Royal Oak, MI | $15K | 2023 |
| Burt Lake Preservation AssocUSED CONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Indian River, MI | $15K | 2023 |
| Trails End Wildlife RefugUSED CONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Martinsville, IN | $4K | 2023 |
| Pima Council On Aging IncCONSISTENT W/ 501(C)(3) STATUS | Tucson, AZ | $100K | 2022 |