Private foundation · Oklahoma City, OK (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Burton Foundation Inc.
In 2023 it gave 3 grants worth $31,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $1,000 to $20,000.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $31,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1,000 to $20,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,000: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2023.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County · plus 89 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $2.6 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $356K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $2.6M | $31K | 3 |
| 2022 | $1.7M | $11K | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Gretchen GraySecretary
- Robert GrayAssistant se
- Joseph GrayPresident
- Kari BlakleyAssistant se
- Nancy GadenTreasurer
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Tri delta (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Aviation Network | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted support | $20K |
| St Jude's Childrens Research Hospi | Memphis, Shelby County | Tri delta | $10K |
| St Jude's Childrens Research Hospi | Memphis, Shelby County | Unrestricted support | $1,000 |