Jerome Burke Foundation
Accepts applications
Jerome Burke Foundation is a private foundation in Westchester, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,400 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1,100 and the largest $1,100. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4,400
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$1,100
- Largest grant$1,100
- Assets$8,909
Giving in 2025 was down from $4,800 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $9,079 |
| 2024 | $4,800 | 0 | $0 |
| 2025 | $4,400 | 4 | $8,909 |
How to apply
| Contact | Jerome Burke Foundation PO Box 7882, Westchester, IL 60154 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (708) 232-6723, scholarship@jeromebf.org |
| What to submit | Applicants must submit a completed scholarship application official transcript personal essay letters of recommendation if required proof of enrollment or acceptance and any additional materials requested by the Foundation. |
| Deadlines | Applications accepted annually. See the Foundation website for current deadlines. |
| Restrictions | Scholarships are awarded to students who meet the Foundations published eligibility requirements. Awards may be limited based on geographic area academic achievement financial need community service leadership career goals and available funding. Recipients are selected using objective criteria consistent with the Foundations charitable and educational mission. |
What Jerome Burke Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $4,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University | School assistance for student. | $1,100 |
| Northern Illinois University | School assistance for student. | $1,100 |
| University of Chicago | School assistance for student. | $1,100 |
| Bradley University | School assistance for student. | $1,100 |
Officers and trustees
- Salena Burke
- Timothy Lee
- Melaine Burke
Questions people ask
Does Jerome Burke Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications accepted annually. See the Foundation website for current deadlines..
How much does Jerome Burke Foundation give?
$4,400 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1,100.
Who runs Jerome Burke Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Salena Burke (President), Timothy Lee (Vice-President) and Melaine Burke (Board).
What does Jerome Burke Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.