George and Lorina Burk
George and Lorina Burk is a private foundation, based in Bay City, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $127K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $7.
George and Lorina Burk at a glance
In short: George and Lorina Burk gave $15K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,500
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $127,305
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who George and Lorina Burk funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Faith Lutheran ($10K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George and Lorina Burk gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 217% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $15K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Lutheran Bay City, MI | General Fund | $10,000 |
| St Paul Lutheran Bay City, MI | General Fund | $5,000 |
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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 | $127,305 | $43 | $15,746 | $15,000 | 2 | $15,000 | $7 | $6,917 |
| 2023 | $143,008 | $5,045 | $10,715 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,000 | $10 | $7,321 |
| 2022 | $148,678 | $6,046 | $15,024 | $15,000 | 2 | $15,000 | $22 | $7,544 |
| 2021 | $157,656 | $6,050 | $10,712 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,000 | — | $7,765 |
| 2020 | $162,318 | $6,176 | $6,400 | $5,000 | 1 | — | — | $7,976 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George and Lorina Burk reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George and Lorina Burk is led by David W. Burk, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David W. Burk
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Gilmore
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Burk
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas Burk (2020–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 George and Lorina Burk
How much does George and Lorina Burk give each year?
George and Lorina Burk gave $15K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 2 grants.
How large is George and Lorina Burk?
George and Lorina Burk reported $127K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does George and Lorina Burk operate?
George and Lorina Burk has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is George and Lorina Burk's EIN?
George and Lorina Burk's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1035343. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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