Helen Keeler Burke Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Helen Keeler Burke Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,980 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$125,980
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $118,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $116,360 | 22 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $118,000 | 19 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $125,980 | 20 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Helen Keeler Burke Charitable 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 Helen Keeler Burke Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 4 | $45,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $40,000 |
| New York | 6 | $17,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $14,980 |
| Oregon | 1 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Warriors of the Wonderful Sound | General charitable | $40,000 |
| Water Street Glassworks | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Ox-Bow | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Bridgeview School of Fine Arts | Educational | $12,000 |
| American Farm Land Trust | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Old Souls | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Carter P Brown Legacy Preservation Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Great Lakes Coalition | General operating | $5,000 |
| Cate School | General charitable | $2,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | General | $1,000 |
| Democracy Now | General | $1,000 |
| New York Psychoanalytic | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Bronx Defenders | General charitable | $1,000 |
| UNICEF USA | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Americans United for the Separation of | General | $1,000 |
| American Forests | General | $1,000 |
| Innocence Project Inc | General charitable | $1,000 |
| The Wilderness Society | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Public Citizen Foundation | General | $980 |
Officers and trustees
- Keeler G Thompson
Questions people ask
Does Helen Keeler Burke Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Helen Keeler Burke Charitable Foundation give?
$125,980 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Helen Keeler Burke Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Keeler G Thompson (Trustee).
What does Helen Keeler Burke Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.