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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 13-6224125

Florence V Burden Foundation

A private foundation in New York, NY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 99 grants and $560,001 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $560,001

    Grants listed
    99
    Assets, end of year
    $18,366,165
  • Tax year 2023

    $679,880

    Grants listed
    111
    Assets, end of year
    $16,569,550
  • Tax year 2022

    $732,000

    Grants listed
    117
    Assets, end of year
    $15,137,757
  • Tax year 2021

    $672,989

    Grants listed
    112
    Assets, end of year
    $17,371,940
  • Tax year 2020

    $693,011

    Grants listed
    100
    Assets, end of year
    $16,120,705
  • Tax year 2019

    $656,000

    Grants listed
    111
    Assets, end of year
    $15,563,835
  • Tax year 2018

    $685,500

    Grants listed
    103
    Assets, end of year
    $14,723,902

Grants paid in 2024

99 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Literary ArtsPortland, OR

    Conservation

    $42,000
  2. Friendship WorksBoston, MA

    Volunteer program for older adults

    $35,000
  3. NYC Employment & TrainingNew York, NY

    Employment

    $30,000
  4. The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan IncNew York, NY

    Dementia programming

    $30,000
  5. Xavier Mission IncNew York, NY

    Life skills and training

    $30,000
  6. Middle East Children's AllianceBerkeley, CA

    Humitarian aide

    $24,000
  7. Go Project IncNew York, NY

    Specialized education

    $19,000
  8. Carter Burden NetworkNew York, NY

    Care of the elderly

    $18,500
  9. New Yorkers for Children IncNew York, NY

    Child welfare

    $17,500
  10. Air Ambulance Northern IrelandUnited Kingdom

    Helicopter emergency medicl service

    $15,000
  11. Association for Frontotemporal DegenerationKNG of Prussa, PA

    Medical research

    $15,000
  12. Horizons New JerseyRumson, NJ

    Education

    $15,000
  13. Pets Are Wonderful Support IncNew York, NY

    Physical & financial pet support

    $15,000
  14. Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN

    Education

    $15,000
  15. Every Mother CountsNew York, NY

    Social services

    $10,000
  16. Friends of AcadiaBar Harbor, ME

    Park conservation

    $10,000
  17. Northeast Harbor Sailing SchoolNe Harbor, ME

    Recreation

    $10,000
  18. Room to Grow National IncBronx, NY

    Social services

    $10,000
  19. St Lawrence UniversityCanton, NY

    Education

    $10,000
  20. Hoosac SchoolHoosick, NY

    Education

    $8,500
  21. Sant Bani SchoolSanbornton, NH

    Education

    $8,500
  22. William J Brennan Jr Center for Justice IncNew York, NY

    Legal services

    $8,500
  23. United Mission for Relief and Development UmrWashington, DC

    Humitarian aide

    $6,000
  24. Catlin Gabel SchoolPortland, OR

    Education

    $5,500
  25. Heart String for HorsesGranite Falls, WA

    Animal protection and welfare

    $5,000
  26. Nantucket Boys & Girls Club IncNantucket, MA

    Social services

    $5,000
  27. Newton-Wellesley Hospital IncNewton, MA

    Healthcare

    $5,000
  28. Nova UkrainePalo Alto, CA

    Humitarian aide

    $5,000
  29. Citizens Awareness NetworkShelburne FLS, MA

    Social services

    $4,000
  30. Georgetown UniveristyWashington, DC

    Education

    $4,000
  31. Kisma PreserveSagamore Beach, MA

    Animal protection and welfare

    $4,000
  32. Red Bell Run FoundationColumbus, NC

    Animal protection and welfare

    $4,000
  33. Wandering Hearts RescueRutherfordton, NC

    Animal protection and welfare

    $4,000
  34. National Crime Prevention Council IncWashington, DC

    Criminal justice

    $3,500
  35. Sanctuary for Families IncNew York, NY

    Human rights

    $3,500
  36. Tryon Arts & Crafts SchoolTryon, NC

    Services of children

    $3,500
  37. College of the AtlanticBar Harbor, ME

    Education

    $3,000
  38. Community Health Project IncStaten Island, NY

    Healthcare

    $3,000
  39. Emit Theatre IncBronx, NY

    Community building

    $3,000
  40. Nativity School of Worcester IncWorcester, MA

    Education

    $3,000
  41. Seeds of LearningSonoma, CA

    Education

    $3,000
  42. Camp Dudley YMCAWestport, CT

    Education

    $2,500
  43. Collegiate School IncNew York, NY

    Education

    $2,500
  44. Greenwich Country Day School IncGreenwich, CT

    Education

    $2,500
  45. Save the Music FoundationNew York, NY

    Music education

    $2,500
  46. American Camping AssociationMartinsville, IN

    Scholarships

    $2,143
  47. Landmark SchoolPrides Crossing, MA

    Specialized education

    $2,143
  48. Montserrat College of ArtBeverly, MA

    Education

    $2,143
  49. MS Center of Boston A Nonprofit CorporationWellesley, MA

    Support for people with MS

    $2,143
  50. Phoenix SchoolSalem, MA

    Education

    $2,143
  51. St John's Prepatory SchoolDanvers, MA

    Education

    $2,143
  52. UC Santa Barbara FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    Education

    $2,143
  53. Carl Schurz Park Conservancy IncNew York, NY

    Recreation

    $2,000
  54. Childrens Aid SocietyNew York, NY

    Nutrition program

    $2,000
  55. Isamu Noguchi Foundaton & Garden MuseumLong Island City, NY

    Culture and the arts

    $2,000
  56. Maine Coast Heritage TrustTopsham, ME

    Land resources conservation

    $2,000
  57. Mount Desert Island HospitalBar Harbor, ME

    Healthcare

    $2,000
  58. Museum of Fine Arts BostonBoston, MA

    Arts education

    $2,000
  59. Santa Catalina SchoolMonterey, CA

    Education

    $2,000
  60. Sarah Lawrence CollegeBronxville, NY

    Education

    $2,000
  61. St Thomas Church in the City & County of NYNew York, NY

    General support

    $2,000
  62. St Mary & St JudeNortheast Harbor, ME

    General support

    $2,000
  63. Wild Bird Fund IncNew York, NY

    Animal protection and welfare

    $2,000
  64. Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center IncBar Harbor, ME

    Rehab medical services

    $2,000
  65. Composers ConcordanceNew York, NY

    Culture and the arts

    $1,500
  66. Harvard Graduate School of DesignCambridge, MA

    Education

    $1,500
  67. Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership InstitutePortland, ME

    Human services

    $1,500
  68. Songbird Sings IncShelburne FLS, MA

    Human services

    $1,500
  69. The Bay SchoolBlue Hill, ME

    Education

    $1,500
  70. American Farmland TrustWashington, DC

    Farmland conservation

    $1,000
  71. Bank Street College of EducationNew York, NY

    Education

    $1,000
  72. Berklee College of Music IncBoston, MA

    Education

    $1,000
  73. Brooks SchoolNorth Andover, MA

    Education

    $1,000
  74. Buckley School in the City of New YorkNew York, NY

    Education

    $1,000
  75. Great Harbor Collection IncNe Harbor, ME

    Culture and the arts

    $1,000
  76. Island Housing TrustMount Desert, ME

    Housing development

    $1,000
  77. Maine Farmland Trust IncBelfast, ME

    Farmland conservation

    $1,000
  78. Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners AssocUnity, ME

    Education

    $1,000
  79. Maine Sea Coast Missionary SocietyNortheast Harbor, ME

    Social services

    $1,000
  80. Mount Desert Biological LabatorySalisbury Cove, ME

    Biomedical research

    $1,000
  81. Mount Desert Festival of Chamber Music IncMount Desert, ME

    Arts education

    $1,000
  82. Mount Desert Island Community Sailing & Maritime Education IncSouthwest HBR, ME

    Education

    $1,000
  83. Mount Desert Island Historical SocietyMount Desert, ME

    Education

    $1,000
  84. Mount Desert Land & Garden PreserveSeal Harbor, ME

    Land resources conservation

    $1,000
  85. Mount Desert Nursing AssociationNortheast Harbor, ME

    Nursing services

    $1,000
  86. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial FundWashington, DC

    Education

    $1,000
  87. Neighborhood House ClubNe Harbor, ME

    Youth centers

    $1,000
  88. Northeast Harbor LibraryNe Harbor, ME

    Education

    $1,000
  89. Oceana IncWashington, DC

    Water and wetland conservation

    $1,000
  90. Paracademia Center IncNew York, NY

    Performing arts

    $1,000
  91. Petite Plaisance Conservation FundAugusta, ME

    Historical society

    $1,000
  92. Rockend IncNe Harbor, ME

    Youth development

    $1,000
  93. Schoodic Institute at Acadia National ParkWinter Harbor, ME

    Natural resource conservation

    $1,000
  94. Shady Hill SchoolCambridge, MA

    Education

    $1,000
  95. Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture IncNew York, NY

    Arts education

    $1,000
  96. SPCA of Hancock CountyTrenton, ME

    Animal protection and welfare

    $1,000
  97. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society IncNew York, NY

    Legal/social services

    $1,000
  98. Wildcare of Western New York IncPendleton, NY

    Animal protection and welfare

    $1,000
  99. Wildlife Center of Long IslandHuntington, NY

    Animal protection and welfare

    $1,000

Approved for future payment

4 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Friendship WorksBoston, NY

    Mental healthcare

    $15,000
  2. NYC Employee & Training CoalitionNew York, NY

    Education

    $15,000
  3. Xavier Mission IncNew York, NY

    Education

    $15,000
  4. Jewish Community Center in ManhattanNew York, NY

    Education

    $15,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education19 grants $87,92926% of the total
  2. Human services5 grants $47,00014% of the total
  3. Housing and shelter2 grants $31,0009% of the total
  4. International aid2 grants $29,0009% of the total
  5. Animals7 grants $28,0008% of the total
  6. Crime and legal aid1 grant $17,5005% of the total
  7. 8 other causes25 grants $93,14328% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York31 grants $242,000
  2. Massachusetts18 grants $76,715
  3. Maine26 grants $51,143
  4. Oregon2 grants $47,500
  5. California5 grants $36,143
  6. District of Columbia6 grants $16,500
  7. New Jersey1 grant $15,000
  8. Pennsylvania1 grant $15,000
  9. Tennessee1 grant $15,000
  10. New Hampshire1 grant $8,500

Officers, directors and trustees

14 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Danylle RudinEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 20Pay $176,024
  • Edward PH BurdenDIRECTOR & CO-CHAIR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Florence C MacDonaldDIRECTOR & CO-CHAIR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ordway P BurdenDIRECTOR & VICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Alexandra MacDonaldDIRECTOR & SECRETARY/TREAS. Hours 1Pay $0
  • Susan L BurdenDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Charmaine S BurdenDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Flobelle Burden DavisDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Isabelle LH BurdenDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jean Ep BurdenDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Wendy L BurdenDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Phoebe LynchDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Alexandra C McKeeDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Andrea D RosengartenDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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