Ellen B & John V Burke Family
Ellen B & John V Burke Family is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2024, it reported 11 grants totaling $285,000 to charitable organizations.
Ellen B & John V Burke Family at a glance
In short: Ellen B & John V Burke Family gave $285K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Massachusetts. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $285,000
- +42.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,909
- +29.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $4,553,437
- -3.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ellen B & John V Burke Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Nutter Mcclennen Fish Llp Pob 514, Boston, MA 02205
Phone: (617) 439-2149
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ellen B & John V Burke Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Worcester ($55K). Together the top 10 received $275K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 26 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (61%), Vermont (18%), Tennessee (9%), New York (7%), and Maine (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ellen B & John V Burke Family open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $285K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $285K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Worcester Worcester, MA | For Youth Development | $55,000 |
| The Larner College of Medicine Fund Burlington, VT | Grant Dr Halle G Sobel Program | $50,000 |
| Notre Dame Academy Hingham, MA | General | $25,000 |
| Seven Miles from Jerusalem Waltham, MA | General Grant | $25,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General | $25,000 |
| College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | Ellen b. And john v. Burke student community fund | $20,000 |
| Nativity Preparatory School Jamaica Plain, MA | Grant Addiction Medicine | $20,000 |
| St Anthoney's Shrine Boston, MA | Grant for the Women's Medical Clinic | $20,000 |
| UK Philanthropy Lexington, NY | Addiction Medicine | $20,000 |
| Esther Residence Saco, ME | Esther's Residence | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,553,437 | $167,756 | $330,929 | $285,000 | 11 | $302,159 | $160,992 | $235,156 |
| 2023 | $4,716,611 | $137,773 | $243,791 | $200,000 | 10 | $216,905 | $142,468 | $230,289 |
| 2022 | $4,822,628 | $2,913,349 | $87,359 | $50,000 | 5 | $65,099 | $39,612 | $218,012 |
| 2021 | $1,996,637 | $2,001,662 | $5,025 | — | — | $2,430 | — | $44,116 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ellen B & John V Burke Family reported a distributable amount of $235K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, a youth development organization, a medical research hospital, and organizations with grants designated for addiction medicine and a women’s medical clinic. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment, and says treatment is not denied based on a family’s ability to pay. Esther Residence describes its work as providing transitional housing for women leaving incarceration in a safe, nurturing community based on safety, respect, and dignity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $285,000 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $55,000, with a median of $20,000. Among the grants were $55,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Worcester for youth development; $50,000 to The Larner College of Medicine Fund for the Dr. Halle G. Sobel program; $25,000 each to Notre Dame Academy, Seven Miles from Jerusalem, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; and $20,000 each to College of the Holy Cross, Nativity Preparatory School, St. Anthoney’s Shrine, and UK Philanthropy. It also gave $15,000 to Esther Residence and $10,000 to St. Sebastian’s School Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Roberts, Ellen Burke, and Gwyneth Maguire as trustees.
Ellen B & John V Burke Family's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ellen Burke
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Gwyneth Maguire
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Roberts
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Ellen B & John V Burke Family
How much does Ellen B & John V Burke Family give each year?
Ellen B & John V Burke Family gave $285K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $200K across 10 grants.
What is Ellen B & John V Burke Family's typical grant size?
Ellen B & John V Burke Family's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $25,909, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ellen B & John V Burke Family that year got $29K on average.
Where does Ellen B & John V Burke Family give grants?
Ellen B & John V Burke Family gives mostly in Massachusetts: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Vermont (18%) and Tennessee (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (2 grants).
Does Ellen B & John V Burke Family give general operating support?
Yes: 36% of Ellen B & John V Burke Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ellen B & John V Burke Family's largest grantees?
Ellen B & John V Burke Family's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Worcester ($55,000), The Larner College of Medicine Fund ($50,000) and Notre Dame Academy ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ellen B & John V Burke Family?
Ellen B & John V Burke Family reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $302K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $235K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ellen B & John V Burke Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, a youth development organization, a medical research hospital, and organizations with grants designated for addiction medicine and a women’s medical clinic. St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ellen B & John V Burke Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ellen B & John V Burke Family's EIN?
Ellen B & John V Burke Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6656316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Ellen B & John V Burke Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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