The Burke Family Charitable Foundation
The Burke Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2024, it reported 17 grants totaling $82,200 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in disability ministry, Christian publishing and education, theology, and ballet.
The Burke Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Burke Family Charitable Foundation gave $82K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state California. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $82,200
- +56.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,835
- +38.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,544,306
- -1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (49% 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 The Burke Family Charitable Foundation
- 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Burke Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Joni and Friends ($40K). Together the top 10 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 68 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The reported shares of 2024 grant dollars by recipient state were California 49%, Texas 30%, North Carolina 7%, Pennsylvania 6%, and New York 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Burke Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2020) to $101K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joni and Friends Agoura Hills, CA | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Watermark Community Church - Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Atlas Team Inc Crowley, TX | To Support Atlas Rattlers Football Organization and Related Activities | $5,000 |
| Gods World Publications Inc Asheville, NC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Happy Hill Farm Childrens Home Inc Granbury, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Texas Ballet Theater Inc Fort Worth, TX | Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
| Westminster Theological Seminary Glenside, PA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Christian Radio for Russia NFP Jamestown, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Desiring God Ministries Minneapolis, MN | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,544,306 | $90,114 | $109,055 | $82,200 | 17 | $91,892 | $73,682 | $92,900 |
| 2023 | $1,563,247 | $67,011 | $72,871 | $52,550 | 15 | $61,523 | $52,620 | $80,948 |
| 2022 | $1,569,107 | $-105,359 | $118,592 | $100,650 | 16 | $110,027 | $43,206 | $82,395 |
| 2021 | $1,793,058 | $102,449 | $107,345 | $86,640 | 14 | $96,445 | $95,765 | $95,445 |
| 2020 | $1,779,122 | $111,779 | $46,540 | $19,000 | 6 | — | $398,059 | $80,129 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Burke Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K 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 grantees describe a range of missions: Joni and Friends says it works to communicate the Gospel and mobilize the church to serve people living with disability; God’s World Publications describes its work as biblically objective journalism; and Westminster Theological Seminary describes its work as theological training and formation for gospel ministry.
Other 2024 grantees include Happy Hill Farm Children’s Home, which describes a college-preparatory program taught within a Christian worldview; Texas Ballet Theater, which creates, presents, and tours ballet; and Desiring God Ministries, which describes its work as communicating Christian teaching. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a mission statement from the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $82,200 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $40,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest listed grants were $40,000 to Joni and Friends; $9,000 to Watermark Community Church – Fort Worth; and $5,000 each to Atlas Team, God’s World Publications, Happy Hill Farm Children’s Home, Texas Ballet Theater, and Westminster Theological Seminary. The stated purpose for Texas Ballet Theater’s grant was a capital campaign; the other listed purposes included general and unrestricted support, or, for Atlas Team, support for its football organization and related activities.
Other listed 2024 grants included $2,000 each to Christian Radio for Russia and Desiring God Ministries, and $1,000 to Alliance Defending Freedom. The foundation also reported a $500 grant to the Colson Center for Christian Worldview in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Faith Ann Burke as director and John P. Burke as president, secretary, treasurer, and director.
The Burke Family Charitable Foundation is led by John P Burke, President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John P Burke
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Faith Ann Burke
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 The Burke Family Charitable Foundation
How much does The Burke Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Burke Family Charitable Foundation gave $82K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $53K across 15 grants.
What is The Burke Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Burke Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,835, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Burke Family Charitable Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Burke Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Burke Family Charitable Foundation's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (30%) and North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Burke Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of The Burke Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Burke Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Burke Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Joni and Friends ($40,000), Watermark Community Church - Fort Worth ($9,000) and Atlas Team Inc ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Burke Family Charitable Foundation?
The Burke Family Charitable Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Burke Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Burke Family Charitable Foundation?
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 The Burke Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Burke Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3160414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Burke Family Charitable Foundation 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 2020–2024
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