The Louise and Michael D Burke Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Louise and Michael D Burke Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $48,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$48,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $50,000 the year before.
56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,000 | 15 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $48,000 | 18 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
The Louise and Michael D Burke 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 Louise and Michael D Burke Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 16 | $41,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chisholm Trail Communities Foundation | Sun City Rotary Club of Georgetown | $5,000 |
| Mission Able | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rotary Club of Pflugerville Foundation | Cozumel, Mexico Water Project | $5,000 |
| Rotary Florida Pets Inc | Disaster Relief from Hurricane Milton | $5,000 |
| Acts Missions | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Georgetown Caring Place | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Helping Hands of Georgetown Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Oblate Missionaries of Mary Imaculate | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flow | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Center for Child Protection | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Central Texas Philharmonic Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Central Texas | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Austin | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Colins Hope | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Florences Comfort House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Manos de Cristo Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Louise Burke
- Michael Burke
- Michael John Burke
- Kendra Anne Burke Haire
Questions people ask
Does The Louise and Michael D Burke Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Louise and Michael D Burke Family Foundation give?
$48,000 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Louise and Michael D Burke Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Louise Burke (Dir, VP), Michael Burke (Dir, Pres), Michael John Burke (Dir, Treas) and Kendra Anne Burke Haire (Dir, Sec).
What does The Louise and Michael D Burke Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and human services.