Burke Family Foundation
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.
Burke Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Burke Family Foundation gave $1.9M across 8 grants in 2020 (avg $231K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,850,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 8
- Average grant
- $231,250
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Primary geography
- Maine (59% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Burke Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Maine Medical Center ($750K). Together the top 8 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 8 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 8 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $295,914 | $1,868,998 | $1,850,000 | 8 | $286,187 | $61,971 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Burke Family Foundation is led by Harriet Burke, Trustee on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Harriet Burke
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 $1.9M across 8 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Burke Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Burke Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $50,000, and its average grant was $231,250, across 8 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Burke Family Foundation give grants?
Burke Family Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (3 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Burke Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Burke Family Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Burke Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Burke Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Maine Medical Center ($750,000), Dana Farber Fund (AML Research Fund ($600,000) and Preble Street ($300,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What is Burke Family Foundation?
Burke Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Employment, based in Cape Elizabeth, ME.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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