Mission
To increase music education, specifically guitar, in schools by providing guitars and other equipment to the schools.
Small Public Charity
JAMES BURTON FOUNDATION
Based in SHREVEPORT, LA, JAMES BURTON FOUNDATION operates as a Small Public Charity. The organization reported $40K in revenue, $59K in expenses, $132K in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 1 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $15K.
EIN: 542156197
SHREVEPORT, LA
Performing Arts Centers
NTEE: A61
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$40K
Total Expenses$59K
Total Assets$132K
Grant Records1
Funding Total$15K
Filing Years2020–2025
Where $100 goes at James Burton Foundation
How James Burton Foundation divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990-EZ filings, averaged across 8 years.
$33
Programs
the work itself
$67
Everything else
operations and overhead
Form 990-EZ reports program spending but doesn't separate management from fundraising, so those are shown together.
Inside the $33 for programs
$33
The Foundation was created to promote music education, specifically guitar, in Middle and High Schools in Louisiana
Source: Form 990-EZ filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
Unrestricted
$14,669
Showing up to 5 of 1 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Director
Arlena Acree
President & CEO
James Burton
Director
Janie Landry
Treasurer
J Larry Porter Cpa
Vice President
Louise Burton
Director
Malcolm Murchison
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40K | $59K | $132K |
| 2024 | $28K | $68K | $146K |
| 2023 | $74K | $114K | $187K |
| 2022 | $54K | $87K | $220K |
| 2020 | $47K | $74K | $226K |
Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $47K to $40K (-14%), with total assets most recently reported at $132K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.