Burningham Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission reflects a commitment to health care, education, community service, and environmental conservation, as evidenced by its funding of hospitals, educational institutions, and community initiatives. The foundation primarily serves organizations focused on cancer research, food security, and general community welfare. While it has a significant focus on recipients in Utah, it also supports initiatives in other states, indicating a broader philanthropic reach.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or mid-sized organization with a clear Utah presence or strong Utah program, seeking modest general operating or program support in health, education, conservation, or community services, and able to obtain an introduction or endorsement from a local intermediary or existing grantee.
Good Fit
- • Primary programs or a strong operational presence in Utah.
- • Requests for modest unrestricted or small project grants (hundreds to a few thousand dollars).
- • Mission alignment with hospitals/health, K–12 education, community services, or conservation.
- • A referral, introduction, or prior relationship with a board member, current grantee, or local intermediary.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Utah—about 79% of dollars in 2024—though modest grants did reach other states; the observed footprint is primarily local to Utah.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad set of recipients (34 distinct organizations) with a high rate of new grantees (25 new in 2024) and multiple independent nonprofits funded, indicating a wide recipient mix for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of open application pathways is absent and the foundation's filings state it accepts only preselected applicants; although many new organizations appear in the portfolio, those additions look invitation-driven, making it unlikely an unfamiliar applicant could enter without a referral.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
