Burke Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Employment, based in CAPE ELIZABETH, ME. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $286K.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.9M
Grant Count
8
Avg Grant Size
$231K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Burke Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $62K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Burke Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Burke Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Employment, based in CAPE ELIZABETH, ME. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $286K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | $295,914 |
| Expenses | $1,868,998 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | $286,187 |
| Distributable Amount | $61,971 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2020
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include Maine Medical Center ($750,000), Dana Farber Fund (aml Research Fund ($600,000), Preble Street ($300,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MAINE MEDICAL CENTER PORTLAND, ME | UNRESTRICTED | $750,000 |
| DANA FARBER FUND (AML RESEARCH FUND BOSTON, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $600,000 |
| PREBLE STREET PORTLAND, ME | UNRESTRICTED | $300,000 |
| SPIRIT SERIES SANTA MONICA, CA | UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
| PIVOT BOSTON, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
| WALTHAM BOYS & GIRLS CLUB WALTHAM, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
| FRIENDS OF PORTLAND ADULT EDUCATION PORTLAND, ME | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| GOOD SHEPHERD FOOD BANK AUBURN, ME | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARRIET BURKE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burke Family Foundation?
Burke Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in CAPE ELIZABETH, ME. It holds — in total assets as of 2020.
Where does Burke Family Foundation operate?
Burke Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, Maine.
What size grants does Burke Family Foundation award?
In 2020, Burke Family Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $231K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Burke Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Burke Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $62K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Burke Family Foundation's EIN?
Burke Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7119979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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