Burroughs Fund V00728002
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various community initiatives and human services. Its mission focuses on enhancing community welfare through grants primarily aimed at general operations for local nonprofits. The foundation serves a range of causes, including food insecurity, social services, and women's empowerment, reflecting a commitment to improving the lives of individuals and families in need. It predominantly supports organizations based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, indicating a strong local focus in its philanthropic efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small to mid-sized nonprofit based in Bridgeport/Connecticut providing community center, human services, food security, or related general-operations services and able to submit a brochure and audited financials.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in Bridgeport or serves Bridgeport residents.
- • Work focuses on community centers, human services, food access, or services for women and children.
- • Request is for general operations or program support in the small-to-midsize grant range (~$1k–$22k).
- • Can provide a brochure/handout and an audit or statement of income and expense.
- • Willing to follow a mailed application process and meet the stated September 15 deadline.
Geography
Observed giving is entirely in Connecticut and concentrated in Bridgeport; all recorded grants in the latest year were in one state and primarily one city.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows six distinct independent recipients and similar counts in prior years (5–7), indicating a modestly diverse local portfolio; however giving is financially concentrated among the top five grantees.
New Applicants
The foundation publishes application instructions, a September 15 deadline, and a mailed submission contact, and one new recipient appeared in the latest year; nevertheless most dollars go to recurring local grantees, so newcomer entry appears possible but selective.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
