The Clark & Shannon Buerk Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Clark & Shannon Buerk Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $241,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $8,200 and the largest $61,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$241,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$8,200
- Largest grant$61,000
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $230,000 the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $188,600 | 5 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $230,000 | 17 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $241,000 | 16 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
The Clark & Shannon Buerk Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Clark & Shannon Buerk Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $180,200 |
| California | 2 | $30,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $8,200 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $8,200 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $7,282 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $618 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Child Protection | General & Unrestricted | $61,000 |
| Camfed U S A Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Rescue Pink Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Helping Hand Home for Children | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes Inc | Micro-Home Build at Community First! Village | $25,000 |
| Any Baby Can of Austin Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Williamson County Childrens Advocacy Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid Inc | Work in Gaza | $8,200 |
| Cure Mito Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $8,200 |
| Head Strong Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,200 |
| Marys Meals USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,282 |
| Justice Innovation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Vera Institute of Justice Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Keep Austin Fed | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Chef Ann Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $618 |
| Alliance for Safety and Justice | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Brandon Buerk
- Clark Buerk
- Shannon Buerk
- Maya Fawaz
- Karina Sansom
Questions people ask
Does The Clark & Shannon Buerk Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Clark & Shannon Buerk Family Foundation give?
$241,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $8,200.
Who runs The Clark & Shannon Buerk Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brandon Buerk (Dir, Treas), Clark Buerk (Dir, VP), Shannon Buerk (Dir, Sec) and Maya Fawaz (Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Clark & Shannon Buerk Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.