The Burke Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Burke Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Princeton, New Jersey. In tax year 2023 it gave $3.3 million in 102 grants; the typical grant was $7,750 and the largest $340,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$3.3 million
- Number of grants102
- Typical grant$7,750
- Largest grant$340,000
- Assets$122 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2023 was down from $3.9 million the year before.
53% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.9 million | 96 | $110 million |
| 2023 | $3.3 million | 102 | $122 million |
How to apply
The Burke Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Burke Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New Jersey. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 58 | $1.9 million |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $403,399 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $265,000 |
| New York | 9 | $188,100 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $176,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $70,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $43,500 |
| Vermont | 2 | $33,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rutgers School of Public Health - Urban | Centeringpregnancy nj evaluation | $340,000 |
| Centering Healthcare Institute | Support for centering implementation | $262,500 |
| Brick Education Network-South Ward | Support for enhanced doula training and career pathway pilot | $250,000 |
| NJ Health Care Quality Institute | Support for maternal infant health policy and sustainability | $198,266 |
| St Joseph's Health Inc | Support for paterson hospital doula pilot | $163,000 |
| Rutgers Center for Women and Work | Support for the first 1,000 days policy coalition | $150,000 |
| All Our Kin Inc | Develop a family child care network and ta for trenton | $125,000 |
| Centering Healthcare Institute | Support for centering expansion | $114,333 |
| NJ Chapter American Academy of Pediatric | Support for first 1,000 days summit | $106,200 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital | Support nj's inaugural prams fatherhood survey | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation of NJ | Support for family connects nj & maternal infant health fund | $100,000 |
| Mount Sinai Parenting Center | Support for parent-provider video evaluation | $100,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Support for development of community doula exhibit | $100,000 |
| Zero to Three | Support for healthysteps implementation | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation of NJ | Support for the first 1,000 days policy coalition | $75,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Support new pediatric practice model | $70,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Support for the new jersey birth equity funders alliance | $60,600 |
| Partnership for Maternal & Child Health | Support for the paterson community doula cooperative | $59,000 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Inc | Support for healthy steps implementation | $54,000 |
| Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development | General operating support | $50,000 |
| McCarter Theater | Support free and reduced theater ticket program for children and families | $50,000 |
| Young Audiences New Jersey & Eastern Pa | Partnership for math + art program in princeton | $40,000 |
| Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island | Support for amar community doula evaluation | $31,000 |
| NJ Chapter American Academy of Pediatric | Support for nj centering alliance | $26,750 |
| Americares Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| New Jersey Institute for Social Justice | General operating support | $25,000 |
| NJ Health Care Quality Institute | Support for midwifery expansion support | $25,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Share My Meals Inc | Support for nutritional support with the princeton nursery school & princeton YWCA | $23,500 |
| Trenton Health Team | Support for family connects implementation | $23,000 |
| All Our Kin Inc | Family child care planning grant | $21,500 |
| Council of New Jersey Grantmakers | Support for the office of the newark philanthropic liaison | $15,000 |
| Parents Engaging Parents | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Johnson & Wales University | General operating support | $12,500 |
| United Passaic Organization | Support for maternal infant health family festival in passaic | $12,000 |
| McCarter Theater | General operating support | $11,000 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | Support for midwifery scholarships | $11,000 |
| Brazelton Touchpoints Foundation | Support for listening to learn series | $10,000 |
| Camcare Health Corporation | Support for centering implementation | $10,000 |
| Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy & Practice | General operating support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Burke
- Charles Carroll
- Philip Siana
- Christopher Kuenne
- Jeanne Brooks-Gunne
- Renee Boynton-Jarrett
- Atiya S Weiss
Questions people ask
Does The Burke Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Burke Foundation Inc give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2023, across 102 grants, with a typical grant of $7,750.
Who runs The Burke Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists James Burke (President), Charles Carroll (Treasurer), Philip Siana (Secretary) and Christopher Kuenne (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Burke Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.