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Fortress Foundation is a private corporation based in NORMAN, OK. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Mark Burget. It holds total assets of $1M. Annual income is reported at $207K. Total assets have grown from $835K in 2011 to $1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Colorado, Oklahoma, Maryland. According to available records, Fortress Foundation has made 47 grants totaling $322K, with a median grant of $6K. Annual giving has grown from $55K in 2020 to $97K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $100K distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $30K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, Oklahoma, Florida, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$11K
Based on 10 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.
Fortress Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 47 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, OK, FL.
Fortress Foundation has distributed a total of $322K across 47 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $30K.
Fortress Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (205513182) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Fortress Foundation is headquartered in NORMAN, OK. While based in OK, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine Burget | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bradley Burget | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brian Burget | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kyle Blake Burget | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Burget | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Matthew Burget | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$97K
Total Assets
$1M
Fair Market Value
$1.2M
Net Worth
$1M
Grants Paid
$97K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$90K
Distribution Amount
$56K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
47
Total Giving
$322K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
19
Most Common Grant
$4K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Door MinistriesReligious Ministry Center | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Young LifeReligious Education | Colorado Springs, CO | $30K | 2023 |
| Alternative Pregnancy CenterWomens Health Education | Englewood, CO | $12K | 2023 |
| 111 ProjectReligious Education | Oklahoma City, OK | $10K | 2023 |
| Search MinistriesReligious Education | Fort Worth, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Food & Shelter For FriendsCommunity | Norman, OK | $10K | 2023 |
| Sunhive Collective IncEd for young adults with disabilities | Norman, OK | $6K | 2023 |
| Cru - Campus Crusade For ChristReligious Ministry Center | Orlando, FL | $4K | 2023 |
| Calvary Family ChurchesReligious Education | Del City, OK | $3K | 2023 |
| Spero ProjectCharitable Benefit | Oklahoma City, OK | $3K | 2023 |
| City Care Homeless Service ProjectCharitable Benefit | Oklahoma City, OK | $3K | 2023 |
| Willow Springs Boys RanchReligious help for boys at risk | Chandler, OK | $1K | 2023 |
| Young Life - NormanRELIGIOUS EDUCATION | Colorado Springs, CO | $14K | 2022 |
| Alternatives Pregnancy CenterWOMENS HEALTH EDUCATION | Englewood, CO | $7K | 2022 |
| Food & Shelter For FriendCOMMUNITY | Norman, OK | $5K | 2022 |
| Sun Hive Collective IncED FOR YOUNG ADULTS W/ DISABILITIES | Norman, OK | $3K | 2022 |
| Young Life - Ok 21RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | Colorado Springs, CO | $10K | 2020 |
| 1040 Initiative Inc (1040i)RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | Norman, OK | $1K | 2020 |
| International Christian ConcernHUMAN RIGHTS OF CHRISTIANS | Washington, DC | $1K | 2020 |
TULSA, OK
ARDMORE, OK
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK