Cynthia Foster Burke Foundation
Cynthia Foster Burke Foundation is a private foundation, based in Allentown, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 8 grants totaling $8K.
Cynthia Foster Burke Foundation at a glance
In short: Cynthia Foster Burke Foundation gave $8K across 8 grants in 2021 (avg $947.375), top state New Jersey. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $7,579
- -31.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $947
- -5.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (40% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Cynthia Foster Burke Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Make a Wish Foundation ($1K). Together the top 2 received $2K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($5,972), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $11K (2020). In 2021 it made 8 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make a Wish Foundation Monroe Township, NJ | Financial support in pursuit of the organization's overall objectives | $1,052 |
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,972 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospi Memphis, TN | To Further the Recipient's Charitable Purpose | $555 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $8,489 | $7,579 | 8 | $7,579 |
| 2020 | $8,489 | $11,816 | $11,000 | 11 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cynthia Foster Burke Foundation is led by Jessica Olesnevich, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jessica Olesnevich
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Cynthia Foster Burke Foundation
How much does Cynthia Foster Burke Foundation give each year?
Cynthia Foster Burke Foundation gave $8K across 8 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $11K across 11 grants.
What is Cynthia Foster Burke Foundation's typical grant size?
Cynthia Foster Burke Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,000, and its average grant was $947, across 8 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cynthia Foster Burke Foundation give grants?
Cynthia Foster Burke Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and District of Columbia (13%).
Does Cynthia Foster Burke Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Cynthia Foster Burke Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
What is Cynthia Foster Burke Foundation's EIN?
Cynthia Foster Burke Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2330009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 12, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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