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Fritz B Burns Foundation

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$52.9M
in grants paid
120
grants
24
recipients
2021–2024
filing years

Recent grants

The 100 largest recent grants from this foundation’s filings, newest year first.

  • $3.0M

    Thomas Aquinas College · Santa Paula, CA · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for partial funding of annual operating costs.

  • $1.0M

    West Valley Christian School · West Hills, CA · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation.Contribution is for Dance Studio, Science Lab document cameras and oculus headsets, STEM curriculum and equipment, Film Studi…

  • $1.0M

    University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(C)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for Rawlinson Family Endowed Men's Tennis Scholarship Fund.

  • $1.0M

    University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(C)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for Rawlinson Family Endowed Women's Tennis Scholarship Fund.

  • $1.0M

    St Mathew'S Parish School · Pacific Palisades, CA · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation.Contribution is to provide funding for the lower school campus renovation project that will add five additional classrooms, t…

  • $1.0M

    Karl G Maesar Preparatory Academy · Lindon, UT · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3)which is not a private foundation. The contribution is to provide partial funding of Fine Arts Building including 850 seat auditorium, two large ensemble rehear…

  • $500,000

    Chaminade College Preparatory · Chatsworth, CA · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for Ian Rawlinson Teaching Classroom Greenhouse, Native Plant Nursery, and Botanical Garden.

  • $500,000

    San Fernando Mission · Mission Hills, CA · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for Bride's Room, rebuilding and landscaping the waterfall stream area in the West Garden…

  • $500,000

    University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(C)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for Rawlinson Family Endowed Women's Tennis Scholarship Fund.

  • $500,000

    University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for Rawlinson Family Endowed Men's Tennis Scholarship Fund.

  • $500,000

    Notre Dame High School · Sherman Oaks, CA · 2024

    Charity is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for modernization of classrooms in Fr Basil Moreau Hall and St. Andre Bessette Hall.

  • $400,000

    Sisters Servants of Mary Guild · Los Angeles, CA · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for fixing interior damage to ceilings, walls, and rooms from leaks, repair of plumbing, updating pathways a…

  • $400,000

    West Valley Chistian School · West Hills, CA · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(C)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for Preschool Auditorium Renovation and Classroom construction project, replacement of pitched and flat roof…

  • $300,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for Fritz B. Burns Cancer Research Laboratory: Student Aid.

  • $300,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section (C)(3) which is not a private foundation. contribution is for funding of Rudolph Espinoza Jimenez Endowed Diabetes Research Fund - Student Aid.

  • $250,000

    Huntsman Cancer Foundation · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. The contribution is to provide funding for Fritz B. Burns Cancer Research Laboratory for salary support for a laboratory man…

  • $250,000

    Saint John'S Health Center Foundati · Santa Monica, CA · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. The contribution is to provide support for the Precision Cancer Medicine Program, for sequencing, general lab supplies, and …

  • $250,000

    One Voice Children'S Choir · Bluffdale, UT · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation.Contribution is to provide funding of $175,000 for Theatrical and Production Lighting, $50,000 for Educational Projector with…

  • $225,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(C)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for Rawlinson Family Endowed Women's Tennis Scholarship Fund.

  • $225,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(C)(3)which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for Rawlinson Family Endowed Men's Tennis Scholarship Fund.

  • $200,000

    Criminal Justice Legal Foundation · Sacramento, CA · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for general support of the organization.

  • $150,000

    Chaminade College Preparatory · Chatsworth, CA · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. The contribution is for the fencing program, including funds for assistant coach, special guests, uniforms, and equipment.

  • $100,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for Fitz B. Burns Inspiring Learning Endowed Fund in the Center for Animation.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for Fritz B. Burns Endowed Fund for Nursing Student Travel.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for Endowed Scholarship Fund in Technology.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for funding of Fritz B. Burns Merit Scholarship Endowed Fund in Law.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2024

    Contribution is to charity exempt under section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for Fritz and Gladys Burns endowed piano scholarships.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for Joseph E. Rawlinson endowed accounting scholarships.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for Maureen E. Rawlinson Endowed Nursing Scholarships.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for Cheryl R. Robinson Endowed Graduate student nursing scholarships.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3)which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for the Rawlinson Family Endowed Scholarship Fund in Neuroscience.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3)which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for the Rawlinson Family endowed Scholarship Fund in Dance.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for Skipper Steven Ross Morris Endowed Baseball Scholarship Fund.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2024

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation.Contribution is for Endowed Football Scholarships.

  • $3.0M

    Thomas Aquinas College · Santa Paula, CA · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to fund addition to Fritz B. Burns Endowed Scholarship Fund.

  • $1.0M

    Chaminade College Preparatory · Chatsworth, CA · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for the Rawlinson Family Advancement and Alumni Center.

  • $1.0M

    Soldier Hollow Charter School · Heber City, UT · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for completion of construction of middle school classrooms, library, common area, art room expansion, music …

  • $1.0M

    St Mathew'S Parish School · Pacific Palisades, CA · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation.Contribution is to provide funding for the lower school playground and lunch area upgrade and middle school patio renovation …

  • $500,000

    West Valley Christian School · West Hills, CA · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation.Contribution is to fund campus security, interior classroom furnishings, school office renovation, and teachers' salary suppo…

  • $500,000

    San Fernando Mission · Mission Hills, CA · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for converting tool shed into bathrooms, to complete plumbing for bride's room, to transf…

  • $400,000

    Sisters Servants of Mary Guild · Los Angeles, CA · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for re-roofing the convent, repair and replacing windows, security cameras, and other needed repairs and imp…

  • $300,000

    Providence Tarzana Foundation · Tarzana, CA · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation.Contribution is to provide funding for Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center for equipment to be used by the Radiolo…

  • $250,000

    Saint John'S Health Center Foundati · Santa Monica, CA · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. The contribution is to provide support for the Precision Cancer Medicine Program, for sequencing, general lab supplies, and …

  • $250,000

    Notre Dame High School · Sherman Oaks, CA · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) that is not a private foundation. Contribution is for upgrade, construction, and maintenance of 4-6 classrooms and naming of classrooms.

  • $250,000

    Huntsman Cancer Foundation · Salt Lake City, UT · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. The contribution is to provide funding for Fritz B. Burns Cancer Research Laboratory for salary support for a laboratory man…

  • $200,000

    Your Palisades Park Improvement Cor · Los Angeles, CA · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(C)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for the support of Veterans Gardens at the Palisades Recreation Center.

  • $140,000

    One Voice Children'S Choir · Bluffdale, UT · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation.Contribution is to provide funding for Recording Studio and Built-in Sound System improvements and equipment.

  • $100,000

    Criminal Justice Legal Foundation · Sacramento, CA · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for general support of the organization.

  • $100,000

    Karl G Maesar Preparatory Academy · Lindon, UT · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3)which is not a private foundation. The contribution is to provide $75,000 funding for Baseball Team and $25,000 for Drama Program.

  • $100,000

    Harrington Center for the Arts · American Fork, UT · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for portion of architectural and engineering fees.

  • $100,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for Fitz B. Burns Inspiring Learning Endowed Fund in the Center for Animation.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3)which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for the Rawlinson Family endowed Scholarship Fund in Dance.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2023

    Contribution is being made to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for Endowed Scholarship Fund in Technology.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for funding of Fritz B. Burns Merit Scholarship Endowed Fund in Law.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2023

    Contribution is to charity exempt under section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for Fritz and Gladys Burns endowed piano scholarships.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for Joseph E. Rawlinson endowed accounting scholarships.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for Maureen E. Rawlinson Endowed Nursing Scholarships.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for Cheryl R. Robinson Endowed Graduate student nursing scholarships.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3)which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for the Rawlinson Family Endowed Scholarship Fund in Neuroscience.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation.Contribution is for Endowed Football Scholarships.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for Skipper Steven Ross Morris Endowed Baseball Scholarship Fund.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for Fritz B. Burns Endowed Fund for Nursing Student Travel.

  • $25,000

    Kids in Crisis · Cos Cob, CT · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for the general operating support of the organization.

  • $5,000

    Ride On L a Therapeutic Horsemanshi · Chatsworth, CA · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for general operating support of the organization.

  • $5,000

    Chaminade College Preparatory · Chatsworth, CA · 2023

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. The contribution is to provide funding for Cross Country Team for equipment and uniforms.

  • $10.0M

    University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · 2022

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for Soccer and Lacrosse Stadium.

  • $1.0M

    West Valley Christian School · West Hills, CA · 2022

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation.Contribution is to install two new playground structures, soccer arena, gaga pit, sand box, garden wall, shade structures, se…

  • $1.0M

    Notre Dame High School · Sherman Oaks, CA · 2022

    Charity is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for support of upgrade to Center Quad area and hard-scape adjacent to Fritz B. Burns Gymnasium and to assist with…

  • $1.0M

    Soldier Hollow Charter School · Heber City, UT · 2022

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for completion of the Recreation Center, and remodel of the school, plus part of library infrastructure.

  • $500,000

    Harrington Center for the Arts · American Fork, UT · 2022

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for the renovation of historic Harrington School, addition of theater.

  • $500,000

    One Voice Children'S Choir · Sandy, UT · 2022

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation.Contribution is to provide funding for installation of elevator, privacy and security measures for the building, and an incli…

  • $250,000

    St Mathew'S Parish School · Pacific Palisades, CA · 2022

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation.Contribution is for the renovation of the Kindergarten Playground.

  • $250,000

    San Fernando Mission · Mission Hills, CA · 2022

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to repair and repaint Mission walls, restore Convento porchway and deep clean Mission church, fix cracked fl…

  • $250,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2022

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for Fritz B. Burns Cancer Research Laboratory: Student Aid.

  • $150,000

    Sisters Servants of Mary Guild · Los Angeles, CA · 2022

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for permitted handicap ramp to back of building, electrical repairs and upgrades, and transportation of Sist…

  • $100,000

    Criminal Justice Legal Foundation · Sacramento, CA · 2022

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for general support of the organization.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2022

    Contribution is being made to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for Endowed Scholarship Fund in Technology.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2022

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation.Contribution is for Endowed Football Scholarships.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2022

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for funding of Fritz B. Burns Merit Scholarship Endowed Fund in Law.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2022

    Contribution is to charity exempt under section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for Fritz and Gladys Burns endowed piano scholarships.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2022

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for Joseph E. Rawlinson endowed accounting scholarships.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2022

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for Maureen E. Rawlinson Endowed Nursing Scholarships.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2022

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for Cheryl R. Robinson Endowed Graduate student nursing scholarships.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2022

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3)which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for the Rawlinson Family Endowed Scholarship Fund in Neuroscience.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2022

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3)which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for the Rawlinson Family endowed Scholarship Fund in Dance.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2022

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for Skipper Steven Ross Morris Endowed Baseball Scholarship Fund.

  • $25,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2022

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for Fritz B. Burns Endowed Fund for Nursing Student Travel.

  • $3.5M

    Thomas Aquinas College · Santa Paula, CA · 2021

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for the funding of Fritz B. Burns Endowed Scholarship Fund.

  • $3.0M

    Chaminade College Preparatory · Chatsworth, CA · 2021

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for the Fritz B. Burns Welcome and Student Services Center.

  • $1.5M

    Providence Tarzana Foundation · Tarzana, CA · 2021

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for Providence Cedar-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center to support the purchase of a GE Healthc…

  • $1.0M

    Saint John'S Health Center Foundati · Santa Monica, CA · 2021

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding to support the Precision Cancer Medicine Program under the direction of Dr. Santosh Kesar…

  • $1.0M

    Soldier Hollow Charter School · Heber City, UT · 2021

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for a portion of 24,000 square foot area to be named Fritz B. Burns Learning Center at So…

  • $1.0M

    West Valley Christian School · West Hills, CA · 2021

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation.Contribution is for renovations, improvements, equipment, & educational programs at the preschool, school, and middle school.

  • $600,000

    Notre Dame High School · Sherman Oaks, CA · 2021

    Charity is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for funding construction of Steam Center/Makerspace and renovation of the cafeteria to a student center/dining ha…

  • $300,000

    Las Madrinas · Los Angeles, CA · 2021

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for the Las Madrinas Diagnostic Innovation Endowment at Children's Hospital, Los Angeles.

  • $250,000

    San Fernando Mission · Mission Hills, CA · 2021

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for trimming trees, upgrading restrooms, new lighting, energy efficient lighting, and other Mission maintena…

  • $250,000

    Fairview Museum of History and Art · Fairview, UT · 2021

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding to restore the historic Fairview City Hall Building and make it an extension of the museu…

  • $250,000

    Brigham Young University · Provo, UT · 2021

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for Fritz B. Burns Cancer Research Laboratory: Student Aid.

  • $225,000

    One Voice Children'S Choir · Sandy, UT · 2021

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is to provide funding for the sponsorship of the Rehearsal Studio to be named Fritz B. Burns Rehearsal Studio.

  • $150,000

    Little Sisters of the Poor · Los Angeles, CA · 2021

    Contribution is to a charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3) which is not a private foundation. Contribution is for funding the operating budget of the organization.

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