The Burning Foundation
EIN 911815335 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$5.2M
347 grants · $650K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $12K–$17K
grant size
69%
deep partner · 85/124 multi-year
repeat
$19.5M
Assets (2023)
124
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
ALL APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ONLI
Phone
(206) 920-6252
Deadlines
SPRING CYCLE-LAST FRI OF MARCH / FALL CYCLE-LAST FRI OF SEPTEMBER REFER TO WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS
How to Apply
ALL APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ONLINE. PLEASE REFER TO THE WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS: WWW.BURNINGFOUNDATION.ORG/POLICIES-AND-GUIDELINES/APPLICATION-GUIDELINES
Restrictions
- ENVIRONMENTAL 501(C)(3) GROUPS THROUGHOUT WASHINGTON AND OREGON WHO MEET THE STATED AREAS OF INTEREST; AND - NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) GROUPS IN WASHINGTON STATE THAT MEET THE STATED AREAS OF INTEREST REGARDING TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION. REFER TO WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $526K | $12.3M | $568K | 42 |
| 2017 | $642K | $14.4M | $923K | 48 |
| 2018 | $593K | $12.7M | $2.8M | 46 |
| 2019 | N/A | $15.9M | $2.2M | N/A |
| 2020 | $746K | $18.5M | $1.5M | 52 |
| 2021 | $969K | $21.3M | $1.5M | 57 |
| 2022 | $867K | $16.8M | $516K | 52 |
| 2023 | $855K | $19.5M | $515K | 50 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 347 grants on record
Minimum
$4K
25th Pctl
$12K
Median
$15K
Average
$15K
75th Pctl
$17K
Maximum
$47K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (347 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Enviromental Law Center | Eugene, OR | $47,000 | PRESERVING & RESTORING NW'S RIVERS & FISH | 2017 |
| Conservation Northwest | Seattle, WA | $25,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Futurewise | Seattle, WA | $25,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Wild Salmon Center | Portland, OR | $25,000 | OREGON FOREST WATERS CAMPAIGN | 2020 |
| Audubon Society of Portland | Portland, OR | $25,000 | HARNEY BASIN RESTORATION INITIATIVE | 2021 |
| Cascade Forest Conservancy | Portland, OR | $25,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Conservation Northwest | Seattle, WA | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| Friends of the San Juans | Friday Harbor, WA | $25,000 | PROTECTING NATURAL SHORELINE HABITATS IN SAN JUAN COUNTY | 2021 |
| Futurewise | Seattle, WA | $25,000 | SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAMS AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATES | 2021 |
| Greater Hells Canyon Council | La Grande, OR | $25,000 | CLIMATE RESILIENCY | 2021 |
| Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center | Ashland, OR | $25,000 | PROTECTING BIODIVERSITY & CRITICAL HABITAT IN SW OREGON | 2021 |
| Oregon Natural Desert Association | Bend, OR | $25,000 | CONSERVING OREGON'S HIGH DESERT | 2021 |
| Puget Soundkeeper Alliance | Seattle, WA | $25,000 | PUGET SOUND LEADERSHIP, CLEAN WATER REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT PROJECT | 2021 |
| RE Sources | Bellingham, WA | $25,000 | BOLD ACTION TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE CENTRAL SALISH SEA | 2021 |
| Twin Harbors Waterkeeper | Cosmopolis, WA | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| Washington Environmental Council | Seattle, WA | $25,000 | PEOPLE FOR PUGET SOUND PROGRAM | 2021 |
| Waterwatch of Oregon | Portland, OR | $25,000 | STRATEGIC RIVER AND FRESHWATER CONSERVATION IN OREGON | 2021 |
| Cascade Forest Conservancy | Vancouver, WA | $25,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Conservation Northwest | Seattle, WA | $25,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Friends of the San Juans | Friday Harbor, WA | $25,000 | ACHIEVING SHORELINE PROTECTION IN SAN JUAN COUNTY | 2023 |
| Futurewise | Seattle, WA | $25,000 | PROTECTING WILDLIFE AND WATER RESOURCES THROUGH LAND USE | 2023 |
| Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center | Ashland, OR | $25,000 | CLIMATE RESILIENCY & OLD-GROWTH FOREST DEFENSE IN SW OREGON | 2023 |
| Oregon Natural Desert Association | Bend, OR | $25,000 | CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION IN OREGON'S HIGH DESERT | 2023 |
| Puget Soundkeeper Alliance | Seattle, WA | $25,000 | PROTECTING OUR WATERWAYS | 2023 |
| RE Sources | Bellingham, WA | $25,000 | PROTECTING AND RESTORING THE CENTRAL SALISH SEA | 2023 |
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