Donald and Betty Burke Foundation
Accepts applications
Donald and Betty Burke Foundation is a private foundation in Bristol, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $17,795 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $350 and the largest $7,900. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$17,795
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$350
- Largest grant$7,900
- Assets$36,153
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was down from $23,100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $23,100 | 16 | $45,237 |
| 2024 | $17,795 | 13 | $36,153 |
How to apply
| Contact | Betty Burke P O Box 16157, Bristol, VA 24209 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (276) 608-4617 |
| What to submit | No formal format; need information as to how the funds will be used. |
What Donald and Betty Burke Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 1 | $7,900 |
| Virginia | 4 | $7,150 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $1,470 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $350 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $300 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $125 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Voice of Deliverance | Christian ed. Mission | $7,900 |
| Judah Church | Christian ed. Mission | $4,700 |
| Highlands Fellowship | Christian ed. Mission | $1,500 |
| John Yaw Boafa Ministries | Christian ed. Mission | $850 |
| Haven of Rest Rescue Mission | Assistance of the poor | $700 |
| Community Family Church and TBM | Christian ed. Mission | $500 |
| John Hagee Ministries | Christian ed. Mission | $350 |
| The Happy Shoes Project | Cancer patient aid | $300 |
| Samaritans Purse | Meet physical & spiritual needs in crisis & poverty stricken areas | $300 |
| Cross United Methodist Church | Christian ed. Mission | $270 |
| Waiting to Hear Org | Assist children with hearing loss | $200 |
| Aclj-American Center for Law & Justice | Legal aid needy | $125 |
| John Battle High School | Student aid | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Betty G Burke
- W Michael Shortridge
- Donna Spurling
- Alexander I Saunders
Questions people ask
Does Donald and Betty Burke Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Donald and Betty Burke Foundation give?
$17,795 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $350.
Who runs Donald and Betty Burke Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Betty G Burke (President), W Michael Shortridge (Vice-President), Donna Spurling (Secretary/Treasurer) and Alexander I Saunders (Vice-President).
What does Donald and Betty Burke Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and human services.