The Burruss Foundation
Total Given 2016–2023
$1.0M
48 grants · $127K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$17K
typical small grants · $10K–$25K
grant size
48%
supporter · 12/25 multi-year
repeat
$4.2M
Assets · 2021
25
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
9413664800
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $100K | $3.0M | $110K | 5 |
| 2017 | $105K | $3.3M | $155K | 6 |
| 2018 | $150K | $2.9M | $193K | 8 |
| 2019 | N/A | $3.4M | $131K | N/A |
| 2020 | $129K | $3.6M | $148K | 9 |
| 2021 | $110K | $4.2M | $148K | 5 |
| 2022 | $225K | $3.5M | $268K | 6 |
| 2023 | $200K | $3.6M | $232K | 9 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 48 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$17K
Average
$21K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$75K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
EM
Ellen McLoughlin
5 yrs
Trustee
JT
Jeffrey T Troiano
2 yrs
Trustee
EM
Ellen McLoughlin
5 yrs
Trustee
JT
Jeffrey T Troiano
2 yrs
Trustee
JB
John T Berteau
6 yrs
Trustee
EM
Ellen McLoughlin
5 yrs
Trustee
EM
Ellen McLoughlin
5 yrs
Trustee
JB
John T Berteau
6 yrs
Trustee
EM
Ellen McLoughlin
5 yrs
Trustee
JB
John T Berteau
6 yrs
Trustee
JB
John T Berteau
6 yrs
Trustee
JM
John McLoughlin
3 yrs
Trustee
JB
John T Berteau
6 yrs
Trustee
JM
John McLoughlin
3 yrs
Trustee
JM
John McLoughlin
3 yrs
Trustee
JB
John T Berteau
6 yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (48 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Military Officers Association | Sarasota, FL | $75,000 | 2023 GENERAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE | 2023 |
| Sarasota Military Officers Association | Sarasota, FL | $75,000 | 2022 GENERAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE | 2022 |
| Moaa Scholarship Fund | Alexandria, VA | $50,000 | 2018 GENERAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE | 2018 |
| Sarasota Military Officers Foundation Inc | Sarasota, FL | $50,000 | 2020 GENERAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE | 2020 |
| Sarasota Military Officers Foundation Inc | Sarasota, FL | $50,000 | 2021 GENERAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota | Sarasota, FL | $50,000 | 2016 GENERAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE | 2016 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota | Sarasota, FL | $45,000 | 2022 GENERAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE | 2022 |
| The Pines of Sarasota Foundation | Sarasota, FL | $45,000 | 2022 GENERAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota | Sarasota, FL | $25,000 | 2023 GENERAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE | 2023 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota | Sarasota, FL | $25,000 | 2023 GENERAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE | 2023 |
| Moaa Scholarship Fund | Alexandria, VA | $25,000 | EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN OF MILITARY FAMILIES | 2016 |
| Moaa Scholarship Fund | Alexandria, VA | $25,000 | 2017 GENERAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE | 2017 |
| Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida Inc | Bonita Springs, FL | $25,000 | 2022 GENERAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE | 2022 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs | Palmetto, FL | $25,000 | 2022 GENERAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota | Sarasota, FL | $20,000 | 2018 GENERAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE | 2018 |
| Senior Friendship Centers Inc | Sarasota, FL | $20,000 | 2018 GENERAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE | 2018 |
| All Faith Food Bank | Sarasota, FL | $20,000 | 2018 GENERAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota | Sarasota, FL | $20,000 | 2020 GENERAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE | 2020 |
| Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida Inc | Bonita Springs, FL | $20,000 | 2021 GENERAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE | 2021 |
| St Boniface Episcopal Church | Sarasota, FL | $20,000 | 2021 GENERAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota | Sarasota, FL | $18,750 | 2017 GENERAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE | 2017 |
| Community Haven | Sarasota, FL | $18,750 | 2017 GENERAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE | 2017 |
| Senior Friendship Centers Inc | Sarasota, FL | $18,750 | 2017 GENERAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE | 2017 |
| The Pines of Sarasota Foundation Inc | Sarasota, FL | $18,750 | 2017 GENERAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE | 2017 |
| Meals on Wheels Sarasota | Sarasota, FL | $15,000 | 2018 GENERAL FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE | 2018 |