Charles R Burke Jr Foundation

PITTSBURGH, PA EIN: 23-7879006

The Charles R. Burke Jr. Foundation is a private non-operating foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Established in October 1997, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with tax-exempt status and unconditional exemption from the IRS. The foundation engages in grantmaking activities, providing gifts, grants, and loans to other organizations across multiple states.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.9M

-2.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$178K

-27.7% YoY

Grant Count

-3.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-25.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles R Burke Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $127K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports philanthropy, community and economic development, and human services. Its grantmaking extends across multiple focus areas including general fund support to various nonprofit organizations.

Grantmaking

The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.

Grant Range

$1,000 to $25,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation provides funding across multiple states including Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Specific cities supported include Boston, Cleveland, Columbus, and New York.

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $971K (87%)

Ohio $91K (8%)

Massachusetts $20K (2%)

Virginia $10K (1%)

New York $7K (1%)

West Virginia $6K (1%)

Texas $6K (1%)

Colorado $1K (0%)

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States

Colorado Massachusetts Maryland New York Ohio Pennsylvania Texas Virginia West Virginia

Cities

AustinBostonCarnegieClevelandColumbusEnglewoodGambierGreensburgHartsdaleHoustonMeadvilleNew YorkPikesvillePittsburghPunxsutawneyRichmondRochesterVeronaWheeling

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (2024):

Total assets: $1,898,576
Total revenues: $135,423
Total expenses: $183,600
Investment income and dividends: $66,991
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $68,432

Historical Giving Trend: The foundation has experienced flat year-over-year growth over a five-year period, with a 43.6% decline compared to 2022 levels.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,898,576	$1,946,753	$2,022,459
Revenue	$135,423	$176,768	$211,841
Expenses	$183,600	$252,474	$322,897
Qualifying Distributions	$178,865	$247,723	$315,500
Net Investment Income	$133,520	$87,898	$89,865
Distributable Amount	$127,099	$115,215	$119,647

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

179 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fred Rogers Productions ($25,000), Quantum Theatre Inc ($25,000), Kenyon College ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALLEGHENY RIVERTRAIL PARK PITTSBURGH, PA	GENERAL FUND	$5,000
ALLEGHENY RIVERTRAIL PARK PITTSBURGH, PA	GENERAL FUND	$5,000
ANDREW CARNEGIE FREE LIBRARY CARNEGIE, PA	GENERAL FUND	$200
BIKE PITTSBURGH INC PITTSBURGH, PA	GENERAL FUND	$1,000
CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER PITTSBURGH, PA	GENERAL FUND	$5,000
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY CLEVELAND, OH	GENERAL FUND	$1,000
CENTER OF LIFE MINISTRIES PITTSBURGH, PA	GENERAL FUND	$5,000
FRED ROGERS PRODUCTIONS PITTSBURGH, PA	GENERAL FUND	$25,000
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE OF PITTSBURGH PITTSBURGH, PA	GENERAL FUND	$1,000
GROUND GAME FUND AUSTIN, TX	GENERAL FUND	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Charles R. Burke Jr. serves as President of the foundation and works on a voluntary basis, receiving no compensation for his role.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CHARLES R BURKE JR	PRESIDENT	10	—

Contact Information

Address: 436 7th Ave, Suite 2450 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219-1842

Tax ID: 23-7879006

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Charles R Burke Jr Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Charles R Burke Jr Foundation?

**Grant Activity & Amounts:** • Made 34 grants in the most recent fiscal year • Typical grant range: $1,000 to $25,000 • Median grant size: $5,000 • Total giving in 2024: approximately $177,950 to $246,000 • Giving rate: 9.3% of assets **Recent Grantees (2024):** • Quantum Theatre: $25,000 • Fred Rogers Productions: $25,000 • Kenyon College: $20,000 • Pittsburgh Promise Foundation (among other recipients) **Application Process:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and opera…

Where does Charles R Burke Jr Foundation make grants?

What size grants does Charles R Burke Jr Foundation award?

In 2024, Charles R Burke Jr Foundation awarded 31 grants totaling $178K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Charles R Burke Jr Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Charles R Burke Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $127K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.