Harry & Fay Burka Foundation Inc
The Harry & Fay Burka Foundation Inc. was a private foundation based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Its 2024 filing states that it was dissolved on November 3, 2024.
Harry & Fay Burka Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Harry & Fay Burka Foundation Inc gave $848K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $106K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $848,312
- +1741.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $106,039
- +2432.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,758
- Primary geography
- Ohio (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Harry & Fay Burka Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Sharon Burka as the contact and requests a letter stating the charitable purpose. Awards were restricted to section 501(c)(3) organizations only.
- Contact
Application contact: Sharon Burka
Mailing address: 5630 Wisconsin Ave Apt 1502, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: (301) 656-6811
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harry & Fay Burka Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable ($816K). Together the top 8 received $848K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 71 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to Ohio recipients, 2% to District of Columbia recipients, and 1% to Virginia recipients. New York and South Carolina each accounted for less than 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Harry & Fay Burka Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1301% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $41K (2020) to $848K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $848K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | For the Charitable Purpose of Org. | $815,869 |
| Active Mind Washington, DC | For the Charitable Purpose of Org. | $8,000 |
| Art Music Society Alexandria, VA | For the Charitable Purpose of Org. | $8,000 |
| Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC | For the Charitable Purpose of Org. | $5,515 |
| America-Israel Cultrual Foundation New York, NY | For the Charitable Purpose of Org. | $4,000 |
| Washington Performing Arts Society Washington, DC | For the Charitable Purpose of Org. | $2,500 |
| Edens Community Enrichment Foundation Columbia, SC | For the Charitable Purpose of Org. | $2,500 |
| Temple Shir Tikvah Winchester, MA | For the Charitable Purpose of Org. | $1,928 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing states that the foundation was dissolved on November 3, 2024.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $72,727 | $869,001 | $848,312 | 8 | $848,312 | $50,525 | $45,099 |
| 2023 | $796,274 | $40,635 | $56,892 | $46,063 | 11 | $46,063 | $29,124 | $43,931 |
| 2022 | $812,531 | $-9,597 | $59,191 | $47,354 | 20 | $47,354 | $11,268 | $47,387 |
| 2021 | $881,319 | $147,120 | $73,902 | $60,571 | 22 | $60,571 | $113,419 | $50,151 |
| 2020 | $810,293 | $40,901 | $54,549 | $41,228 | 10 | — | $27,580 | $42,703 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry & Fay Burka Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $45K 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 included arts and community organizations: Washington Performing Arts Society says it champions the arts as a unifying force, while Edens Community Enrichment Foundation says it works to enrich communities through entrepreneurship, economic empowerment, creativity, collaboration, inclusion, and education. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported eight grants totaling $848,312. Individual grants ranged from $1,928 to $815,869, with a median of $4,758. The largest listed payment was $815,869 to Fidelity Charitable in Cincinnati, Ohio. The filing also says that on December 17, 2024, $777,393 of the foundation’s assets were transferred to a donor-advised fund account with Fidelity Charitable, with another $38,476 in the process of being transferred.
Other listed 2024 grants included $8,000 each to Active Mind and Art Music Society; $5,515 to Adas Israel Congregation; $4,000 to America-Israel Cultural Foundation; and $2,500 each to Washington Performing Arts Society and Edens Community Enrichment Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Sharon Burka was listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Harry & Fay Burka Foundation Inc is led by Sharon Burka, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sharon Burka
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Harry & Fay Burka Foundation Inc
How much does Harry & Fay Burka Foundation Inc give each year?
Harry & Fay Burka Foundation Inc gave $848K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $46K across 11 grants.
What is Harry & Fay Burka Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Harry & Fay Burka Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,758, and its average grant was $106,039, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harry & Fay Burka Foundation Inc give grants?
Harry & Fay Burka Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Who are Harry & Fay Burka Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Harry & Fay Burka Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Charitable ($815,869), Active Mind ($8,000) and Art Music Society ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Harry & Fay Burka Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harry & Fay Burka Foundation Inc?
The filing says the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Harry & Fay Burka Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Harry & Fay Burka Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $45K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Harry & Fay Burka Foundation Inc's EIN?
Harry & Fay Burka Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6041298. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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