The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation
The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation is a private foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports 112 grants totaling $1,024,010 to organizations in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia.
The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation at a glance
In short: The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation gave $1.0M across 112 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,024,010
- +1221.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 112
- +1144.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,143
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,692,508
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It refers applicants to an attachment for application form and materials and for award restrictions; those details are not provided here. The filing lists no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Angela R Zirk
Mailing address: 300 North Main Street PO Box 179, Moorefield, WV 26836
Phone: (703) 691-1235
Email: azirk@summitfgi.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Potomac Highlands Mental Health Guild Inc ($75K). Together the top 10 received $384K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 121 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Virginia (43%), West Virginia (42%), Maryland (10%), Delaware (5%), and the District of Columbia (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 112 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 364% 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2024) to $1.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 112 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Potomac Highlands Mental Health Guild Inc Petersburg, WV | General Support | $75,000 |
| What Is Your Voice Inc Lewes, DE | General Support | $50,000 |
| McCoy-McMechen Museum Inc Moorefield, WV | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union Mount Vernon, VA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Valley View Golf United Incorporated Petersburg, WV | General Support | $34,000 |
| Cadco Foundation Inc Charleston, WV | General Support | $25,000 |
| JK Community Farm Sterling, VA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Ben and Esther Rosenbloom Hillel Center for Jewish Life at University of MD College Park, MD | General Support | $25,000 |
| Humane Society of Hardy County Old Fields, WV | General Support | $25,000 |
| Channel Marker Inc Easton, MD | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,692,508 | $210,881 | $1,069,296 | $1,024,010 | 112 | $1,024,010 | $167,895 | $281,000 |
| 2024 | $6,103,955 | $6,096,880 | $99,264 | $77,500 | 9 | $77,500 | $75,116 | $238,051 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation reported a distributable amount of $281K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including behavioral health, domestic-violence services, economic and community development, food access, housing, youth development, recovery services, and historic preservation. For example, Potomac Highlands Mental Health Guild describes its work as providing behavioral health services in eastern West Virginia, while JK Community Farm says it grows food for families facing food insecurity and donates it to local food organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 112 grants totaling $1,024,010. Grant amounts ranged from $1,250 to $75,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $75,000 to Potomac Highlands Mental Health Guild, $50,000 each to What Is Your Voice and McCoy-McMechen Museum, and $50,000 to the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association of the Union. Other reported grants included $25,000 to CADCO Foundation and JK Community Farm, and $15,000 to Mercy House.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation is led by H Charles Maddy III, Director & President on every filing since 2023; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
H Charles Maddy III
Director & President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexis F Santin
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela K Zirk
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David P Boyle
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert S Tissue
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roy E Halyama
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa D Ely
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation
How much does The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation give each year?
The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation gave $1.0M across 112 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $78K across 9 grants.
What is The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation's typical grant size?
The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,143, across 112 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation give grants?
The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were West Virginia (42%) and Maryland (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, VA (12 grants), Fredericksburg, VA (8 grants), Wytheville, VA (6 grants) and Petersburg, WV (5 grants).
Does The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (112 of 112) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation's largest grantees?
The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Potomac Highlands Mental Health Guild Inc ($75,000), What Is Your Voice Inc ($50,000) and McCoy-McMechen Museum Inc ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation?
The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $281K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including behavioral health, domestic-violence services, economic and community development, food access, housing, youth development, recovery services, and historic preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation?
The 2025 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation's EIN?
The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4693127. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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