Burke Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Burke Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ames, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $202,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$202,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was down from $248,000 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $972,000 | 26 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $248,000 | 26 | $7.6 million |
| 2025 | $202,000 | 25 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
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 Burke Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 23 | $582,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State University of Iowa Foundation | Radiation oncology (buatti) | $250,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Story County (Ames Chapter) | Expansion project | $110,000 |
| Lutheran Services in Iowa Inc | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Story County Medical Center Foundation | Mri imaging program | $25,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Local needs only | $20,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Esophageal cancer research | $20,000 |
| St Cecilia Church | Faith & light capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Bethesda Lutheran Church | Bethesda food pantry | $12,000 |
| Food at First Ames | General operating support | $12,000 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Church | Nevada community cupboard | $12,000 |
| Camp Hertko Hollow Inc | Camp attendee use only | $10,000 |
| Happy Joe's Kids Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Hope for the Warriors Project Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Dave and kathie weber fund | $10,000 |
| Martha's House of Hope Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Story County | General operating support | $10,000 |
| St Cecilia Church | St cecilia school tuition assistance | $9,000 |
| Access (Assault Care) | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Ames Community School District | Winter wear program | $5,000 |
| Hope Ministries | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary | Memory of srs janet schewe and ruth schiffler | $5,000 |
| St Cecilia Church | John and ruth mccully fund for hispanic ministries | $5,000 |
| St Cecilia Church | St cecilia school tuition assistance - preschool | $5,000 |
| Obria Medical Clinic of Ames | General operating support | $1,000 |
| St Cecilia Church | Parish faith formation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen A Burke
- Kristine A Holmes
- Thomas R Burke
- Karen A Burianek
- William J Burke Jr
Questions people ask
Does Burke Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Burke Family Foundation give?
$202,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Burke Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathleen A Burke (President/Exec Dir), Kristine A Holmes (Treasurer), Thomas R Burke (Vice President) and Karen A Burianek (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Burke Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.