Burton Family Foundation
95% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Burton Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, registered in 2016, with $3,908,718 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
2201 E Camelback Road 405b, Phoenix, AZ, 85016 EIN 47-3900987 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.9M
▲ 142.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$11.6M
Net assets
$128.0M
Employees
3
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating95% to programs
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Burton Family Foundation: 95% to programs earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating133 mo reserves · -196% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Burton Family Foundation: 133 mo reserves · -196% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Burton Family Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Burton Family Foundation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Individual achievement through support for education and human services programs.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2201 E Camelback Road 405b, Phoenix, AZ, 85016
- City
- Phoenix
- State
- Arizona
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $9.4M (FY2015) to $3.9M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4.8MNet assets $128.0M
Operating margin
-195.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$132.9M
Total liabilities
$4.8M
Net assets
$128.0M
Salaries & benefits
$316K
3% of expenses
Board members
5
4 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,908,718▲142% | $11,550,289▼4.5% | $128,033,981▼0.4% | $132,862,930▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,614,032▼44.9% | $12,095,239▲92.1% | $128,533,928▼2.2% | $134,080,374 | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,928,705▼97.7% | $6,295,759▼19.0% | $131,416,286▼6.2% | $134,095,286▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $129,470,588▲10081% | $7,772,552▲287% | $140,115,047▲569% | $142,839,047▲582% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,271,681▲48.6% | $2,007,126▼2.0% | $20,937,882▲16.4% | $20,957,882▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $855,690▲19.7% | $2,048,650▼16.4% | $17,985,553▼11.5% | $18,114,987▼13.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $714,816▼82.7% | $2,449,237▲8.1% | $20,327,692▼9.2% | $20,886,850▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,140,804▼67.8% | $2,266,165▲129% | $22,382,949▲13.0% | $22,987,221▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $12,851,573▲37.3% | $991,263▲97.4% | $19,809,402▲137% | $19,939,705▲137% | 990 |
| 2015 | $9,362,581 | $502,088 | $8,362,179 | $8,426,206 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Glenn Wike — $240,000 (2.08% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Wike | President & Ceo | 45 | $240,000 |
| Christine Burton | Chair | 1 | — |
| Daryl Burton | Vice-chair | 1 | — |
| Howard Kesselman | Secretary & Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Kimberly Kur | Director | 1 | — |
| Steve Seleznow | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Community Foundation | Management Fee | $300,000 |
Grants made · $10.5M in FY2024
148 grants totaling $10.5M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Burton Family Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teach For America Inc | Designated support for teach for america phoenix | $1,060,000 |
| Local First Arizona Foundation | Designated support for the economic resource center | $685,000 |
| Valleywise Health Foundation | Designated support for refugee health services | $600,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Designated support for the leadership council programs and aspen society | $405,000 |
| The Welcome To America Project | General support | $400,000 |
| Society For Science and the Public | Designated support for the rural arizona stem ambassadors/fellows program | $381,250 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | Designated support for the barrow women's board: thurston innovation center | $375,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | General support | $339,500 |
| Donorschoose Org | General support | $300,000 |
| Center For the Future of Arizona | Designated support for the beat the odds school leadership academy | $300,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation For A New American University | General support | $285,000 |
| Arizona Jewish Historical Society | Designated support towards the hilton family holocaust education center | $250,000 |
| Crane Elementary School District | Designated support for the gowan science academy innovation lab | $250,000 |
| Read Better Be Better | General support | $220,000 |
| Rosies House A Music Academy For Children Inc | General support | $215,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Burton Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Burton Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-3900987, based in Phoenix, Arizona. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Burton Family Foundation's EIN?
- Burton Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-3900987.
- How much revenue does Burton Family Foundation report?
- Burton Family Foundation reported $3,908,718 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Burton Family Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Burton Family Foundation spends about 95% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Burton Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Burton Family Foundation C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Burton Family Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Burton Family Foundation's latest Form 990 is $240,000, paid to Glenn Wike (President & Ceo).
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Data for Burton Family Foundation (EIN 47-3900987) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.