Burke Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Burke Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ennis, Montana. In tax year 2024 it gave $483,750 in 21 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$483,750
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$354,412
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2024 was up from $241,500 the year before.
86% 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 | $241,500 | 8 | $665,773 |
| 2024 | $483,750 | 21 | $354,412 |
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 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $358,250 |
| Montana | 2 | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $22,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $21,000 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colgate University | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $250,000 |
| Barrett Hospital Foundation | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $50,000 |
| Via Art Fund | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $50,000 |
| University of Montana Western | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $25,000 |
| The Gotham Film and Media Institute | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $16,250 |
| Episcopal Academy | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $10,000 |
| American Fund for the Southbank Centre | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $10,000 |
| Every Mother Counts | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $10,000 |
| Greenlight Fund | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $10,000 |
| Harvard Business School | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $10,000 |
| Heights Philadelphia | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $10,000 |
| The Release Recovery Foundation | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| The Hampton Library | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $2,500 |
| Central Park Conservancy | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $1,000 |
| Self Help Enterprises | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $1,000 |
| Huru International | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $1,000 |
| Iwmf | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $1,000 |
| Peters Place | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen B Burke
- Gretchen H Burke
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?
$483,750 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Burke Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen B Burke (Trustee) and Gretchen H Burke (Trustee).
What does Burke Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.