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The Burke Foundation
Preselected recipients only Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 251407410
The Burke Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.3 million in 125 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.3 million. 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$4.3 million
- Number of grants125
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$93.4 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.8 million the year before.
31% of its 2024 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 |
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| 2023 | $3.8 million | 88 | $88.1 million |
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| 2024 | $4.3 million | 125 | $93.4 million |
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How to apply
The Burke 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.
IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Burke Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
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| Pennsylvania | 116 | $4.3 million |
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| Massachusetts | 3 | $16,000 |
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| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
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| Vermont | 1 | $2,500 |
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| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
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| Ohio | 1 | $500 |
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| Minnesota | 1 | $50 |
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| New York | 1 | $50 |
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Grants paid in 2024
The 40 largest of 125 grants| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
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Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $1.3 million |
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Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $500,000 |
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Power
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $350,000 |
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Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $250,000 |
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Senator John Heinz History Center
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $250,000 |
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The Neighborhood Academy
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $250,000 |
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Urban Impact Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $150,000 |
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Allegheny Rivertrail Park
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $125,000 |
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Cooper-Siegel Community Library
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $125,000 |
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Cooper-Siegel Community Library
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $125,000 |
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Riverlife
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $125,000 |
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Steel City Squash Inc
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $75,000 |
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Winchester Thurston School
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $62,500 |
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Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $50,000 |
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Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $50,000 |
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Quantum Theatre Inc
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $37,500 |
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Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $25,000 |
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Imani Christian Academy
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $25,000 |
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Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $25,000 |
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Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania Inc
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $25,000 |
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The Frick Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $25,000 |
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Allegheny Rivertrail Park
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $12,500 |
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Center of Life Ministries
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $12,500 |
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Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $12,500 |
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Knead Community Cafe
New Kensington, PA | General | $12,500 |
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Mentor
Boston, MA | General | $12,500 |
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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Inc
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $12,500 |
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Second Harvest
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $12,500 |
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Senator John Heinz History Center
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $12,500 |
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Spotlight Pa
Harrisburg, PA | General | $12,500 |
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The Mentoring Partnership of Swpa
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $12,500 |
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The Neighborhood Academy
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $12,500 |
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The Clemente Museum
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $10,500 |
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Cooper-Siegel Community Library
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $7,500 |
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Lauri Ann West Community Center
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $7,500 |
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Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon Inc
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $7,500 |
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Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania Inc
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,037 |
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Allegheny County Parks Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
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Allegheny County Parks Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
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Allegheny Rivertrail Park
Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
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Officers and trustees
- Gail Burke
President - Charles Steven Burke
Vice President, Treasurer - Peter Grable Burke
Vice President, Treasurer - Merrilynn Young
Trustee
As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.
Questions people ask
Does The Burke Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Burke Foundation give?
$4.3 million in tax year 2024, across 125 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Burke Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gail Burke (President), Charles Steven Burke (Vice President, Treasurer), Peter Grable Burke (Vice President, Treasurer) and Merrilynn Young (Trustee).
What does The Burke Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.
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