Coleman and Susan Burke Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Coleman and Susan Burke Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $525,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$525,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$26.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4.0 million the year before.
0% 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 | $5.1 million | 3 | $25.1 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million | 2 | $23.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 2 | $26.1 million |
How to apply
Coleman and Susan 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.
What Coleman and Susan Burke Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Vermont | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University | The coleman p. Burke environmental law center | $1.0 million |
| Yale University | To support causes focused on the environment and music | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Burke
- Erik Burke
Questions people ask
Does Coleman and Susan Burke Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Coleman and Susan Burke Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $525,000.
Who runs Coleman and Susan Burke Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Burke (Officer) and Erik Burke (Officer).
What does Coleman and Susan Burke Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.