Charles R Burke Jr Foundation
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
31
-3.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-25.4% YoY
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
Cities
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.
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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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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