Burke Family Foundation
The Burke Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Ennis, Montana. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including a university, a hospital foundation, an arts fund, and organizations working in areas such as maternal health, recovery, and education.
Burke Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Burke Family Foundation gave $484K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in New York. 62% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $483,750
- +100.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +162.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,036
- -23.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $354,412
- -46.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (13 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Burke Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1667, Ennis, MT 59729
Phone: (212) 664-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Burke Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colgate University ($250K). Together the top 10 received $441K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 95 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (74%) and Montana (16%), followed by Massachusetts (5%), Pennsylvania (4%), and California (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Burke Family Foundation open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 21 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 14% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $242K (2023) to $11.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $484K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colgate University Hamilton, NY | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $250,000 |
| Barrett Hospital Foundation South Dillon, MT | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $50,000 |
| Via Art Fund New York, NY | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $50,000 |
| University of Montana Western Dillon, MT | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $25,000 |
| The Gotham Film and Media Institute Brookyn, NY | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $16,250 |
| Episcopal Academy Newtown Square, PA | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $10,000 |
| American Fund for the Southbank Centre New York, NY | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $10,000 |
| Every Mother Counts New York, NY | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $10,000 |
| Greenlight Fund Boston, MA | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $10,000 |
| Harvard Business School Cambridge, MA | To help fund the operating budget of the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $354,412 | $185,685 | $496,636 | $483,750 | 21 | $488,529 | $161,024 | $17,790 |
| 2023 | $665,773 | $318,057 | $248,364 | $241,500 | 8 | $244,932 | $146,755 | $34,105 |
| 2022 | $738,606 | $106,407 | $606,446 | $604,904 | 14 | $604,904 | $4,865 | $50,571 |
| 2021 | $1,329,789 | $1,000,281 | $1,967,746 | $1,959,840 | 17 | $1,961,590 | $1,531 | $71,350 |
| 2020 | $2,147,668 | $13,285,156 | $11,090,252 | $11,090,252 | 35 | — | $12,046 | $33,217 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Burke Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in varied fields. For example, Barrett Hospital Foundation says its mission is to support Barrett Hospital and Healthcare and healthcare excellence in its community. VIA Art Fund describes itself as bringing art patrons together to support visionary initiatives in art. Every Mother Counts says it works to make pregnancy and childbirth safe, respectful, and equitable, while The Release Recovery Foundation says it assists people experiencing addiction and alcoholism and their families.
Other 2024 recipients include educational organizations. Episcopal Academy describes its mission as nurturing students and inspiring lives of purpose, faith, and integrity. Heights Philadelphia says it builds pathways to educational and workforce success for students in Philadelphia.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $483,750. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grants included $250,000 to Colgate University, $50,000 each to Barrett Hospital Foundation and VIA Art Fund, and $25,000 to University of Montana Western. Most listed grant purposes were to help fund the recipient organization’s operating budget.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen B. Burke and Gretchen H. Burke as trustees.
Burke Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gretchen H. Burke
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen B. Burke
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Burke Family Foundation
How much does Burke Family Foundation give each year?
Burke Family Foundation gave $484K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $242K across 8 grants.
What is Burke Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Burke Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $23,036, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Burke Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Burke Family Foundation give grants?
Burke Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Montana (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Burke Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Burke Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Burke Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Burke Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Colgate University ($250,000), Barrett Hospital Foundation ($50,000) and Via Art Fund ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Burke Family Foundation?
Burke Family Foundation reported $354K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $489K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Burke Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in varied fields. For example, Barrett Hospital Foundation says its mission is to support Barrett Hospital and Healthcare and healthcare excellence in its community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Burke Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Burke Family Foundation's EIN?
Burke Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6699573. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Burke Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Burke Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Burke Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/burke-family-foundation-morg_361dd6b993ab4817bbaa6b2e1f0ca1a5
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