Richard L Burdick Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving. Its mission focuses on supporting various causes, particularly in scouting programs, education, and community service. The foundation provides funding to organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America and educational institutions, reflecting a commitment to youth development and educational initiatives. Additionally, it supports human services, as evidenced by grants to organizations like Hope Hospice. While the foundation primarily operates in Texas, it also extends its support to organizations in other states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established charitable organizations (often scouting, education, or community-service nonprofits) with an existing relationship or referral and a presence in Texas or a demonstrable programmatic fit.
Good Fit
- • Programmatic alignment with scouting, education, or community service.
- • Established track record and capacity to manage mid-five-figure to low-six-figure grants.
- • Existing connection, referral, or prior relationship to the foundation or its trustees.
- • Operational presence or program activities in Texas.
Geography
Grants in the latest year went to organizations in two states, but a majority of dollars (about 61%) stayed in Texas, indicating a state/regional focus rather than a national footprint.
Recipient Variety
The observed portfolio is very small — three distinct grantees in the latest year and only one repeat grantee across two years — which indicates a narrow recipient set despite those recipients being independent charities.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of two new grantees in the latest year shows some turnover, but the foundation explicitly states it funds only preselected applicants and maintains a small, invitation-like portfolio; combined with no public application channel, this makes entry by unfamiliar applicants unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
