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Kevin and Mary Grace Burke Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only McCook, Illinois · EIN 357041704

Kevin and Mary Grace Burke Family Foundation is a private foundation in McCook, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $103,825 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $39,050. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $1.0 million the year before.

67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1.6 million15$3.7 million
2024$1.0 million13$2.9 million
2025$103,82515$7.3 million

How to apply

Kevin and Mary Grace 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Kevin and Mary Grace Burke Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois10$88,050
Colorado3$7,500
California1$6,275
Wisconsin1$2,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 15 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
H Foundation
La Grange, IL
Contribution$39,050
Chicago Jesuit Academy
Chicago, IL
Contribution$17,500
Wellness House
Hinsdale, IL
Contribution$15,000
Hope Haven Charitable Trust
Sedalia, CO
Contribution$6,500
Telluride Film Festival
Berkeley, CA
Contribution$6,275
St Isaacs Jogues Church
Hinsdale, IL
Contribution$6,000
Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Joliet Diocese
Crest Hill, IL
Contribution$6,000
Marquette University High School
Milwaukee, WI
Contribution$2,000
Hinsdale Community House
Hinsdale, IL
Contribution$1,500
Ucp Seguin of Greater Chicago
Cicero, IL
Contribution$1,000
St Ignatius College Prep
Chicago, IL
Contribution$1,000
Telluride Foundation
Telluride, CO
Contribution$500
Angel Baskets
Telluride, CO
Contribution$500
Midtown Metro Center
Chicago, IL
Contribution$500
Salvation Army
Chicago, IL
Contribution$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Kevin and Mary Grace Burke Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Kevin and Mary Grace Burke Family Foundation give?

$103,825 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.

Who runs Kevin and Mary Grace Burke Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Kevin R Burke (Trustee).

What does Kevin and Mary Grace Burke Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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