The Burke Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Ennis, Montana. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on supporting various philanthropic initiatives across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$354K
-46.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$484K
+100.3% YoY
Grant Count
21
+162.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-23.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations across multiple sectors including education, human services, and philanthropy. The foundation has demonstrated funding interests in diverse areas including churches, student clubs, food pantries, animal shelters, private schools, and youth development programs.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $1,000 to $266,779
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities, including California, Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts, Maine, Montana, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The foundation has funded projects in major urban centers as well as diverse communities nationwide.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $354,412
Total Annual Giving: $488,529
Total Revenue: $185,685
Total Expenses: $496,636
Giving Rate: 95.8%
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $354,412 | $665,773 | $738,606 |
| Revenue | $185,685 | $318,057 | $106,407 |
| Expenses | $496,636 | $248,364 | $606,446 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $488,529 | $244,932 | $604,904 |
| Net Investment Income | $161,024 | $146,755 | $4,865 |
| Distributable Amount | $17,790 | $34,105 | $50,571 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by two trustees:
- Stephen B. Burke – Trustee (2 hours per week)
- Gretchen H. Burke – Trustee (2 hours per week)
Both trustees serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN B BURKE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| GRETCHEN H BURKE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 1667, Ennis, MT 59729
Phone: (212) 664-7000
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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