COVID-19 Update

Many of you are on the frontlines providing critical support to children and families throughout our community during the Covid-19 pandemic. The trustees and staff of the Burnstein Foundation are actively monitoring the developing needs of organizations providing essential services for ongoing and future Covid-19 related investments.

If you have any questions regarding new funding from the Sanford & Irene Burnstein Foundation please refer to the 'Funding Guidelines' page of the website for details and contact.

For further information and resources to better understand the continually developing situation of COVID-19 throughout Tulsa and Oklahoma, please follow these links:

On behalf of the Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation trustees and staff, please know each of us is grateful for all you do in service to our community.

Sincerely,

The Trustees and Staff of the Burnstein Foundation

Our Mission

The Sanford & Irene Burnstein Foundation is dedicated to promoting an individual's highest potential through initiatives that enrich the community, support human services, promote social and racial justice, and are inclusive of all. The Foundation seeks to ensure future generations embrace philanthropy and generous giving in their own lives.

The Foundation contributes primarily to Tulsa and Tulsa-area programs which promote community well-being, education and self-sufficiency, health, the advancement of human rights, the arts, and the Jewish community.

Through the Foundation’s work with community partners, innovation and inclusivity are key to breaking cycles of inequity. The Foundation stands in solidarity and side by side with all who seek to end discrimination, racism, bigotry, and injustice. Together, we will make Tulsa stronger and more vibrant for all of its citizens.

Our History

The Foundation was established by Stan & Irene Burnstein to improve the lives of individuals and families. Irene, a lifelong Tulsan, and Stan, who was raised in Chicago, made Tulsa their home, built a business, and raised their family here. Their mission is to create hope and opportunity for those less fortunate through the family Foundation. Working with their children and grandchildren, Stan and Irene seek to ensure future generations embrace philanthropy and generous giving in their own lives.

"We're In the Business of Helping People." -Irene Burnstein

COVID-19 Update

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