The Burke Family Foundation
The Burke Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona, and files as a Form 990-PF (a private foundation). Its 2026 grants supported charitable organizations in Arizona and Texas, including a museum, a university, skating clubs, and a children’s foundation.
The Burke Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Burke Family Foundation gave $152K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $30K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $152,268
- -68.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $30,454
- -61.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $139,514
- +390.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Arizona (83% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Burke Family 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: 7114 E Stetson Dr 400, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (480) 483-7444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Burke Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Musical Instrument Museum ($102K). Together the top 5 received $152K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 33 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona and 17% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Burke Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 55% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $152K (2026) to $2.5M (2021). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Musical Instrument Museum Phoenix, AZ | General Charitable Purposes of the Musical Instrument Museum | $101,513 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | Funding of the Burke Family Endowed Scholarship Fund | $25,755 |
| Desert Ice Skating Club of Arizona Chandler, AZ | Funding for general operating expenses, including ice rental, competition expenses, special events, with $5,000 designated specifically to the ice denettes synchonized skating program. | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Children's Foundation Phoenix, AZ | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Arizona Figure Skating Club Scottsdale, AZ | Funding for general operating expenses, including ice rental, competition expenses, and special events. | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $139,514 | $229,716 | $152,768 | $152,268 | 5 | $152,268 | $2,041 | $4,088 |
| 2025 | $28,461 | $335,398 | $478,021 | $476,921 | 6 | $476,921 | $40,109 | $7,219 |
| 2024 | $219,548 | $41,823 | $381,887 | $381,629 | 7 | $381,629 | $41,823 | $16,612 |
| 2023 | $569,831 | $37,991 | $341,000 | $341,000 | 7 | $341,000 | $37,991 | $36,925 |
| 2022 | $883,999 | $2,167,625 | $2,245,348 | $2,244,992 | 8 | $2,244,992 | $33,368 | $46,875 |
| 2021 | $949,026 | $1,991,341 | $2,512,377 | $2,510,520 | 8 | — | $28,072 | $64,902 |
| 2020 | $1,309,085 | $1,510,084 | $2,280,746 | $2,278,903 | 7 | — | $45,459 | $78,136 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Burke Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. The Musical Instrument Museum describes its mission as collecting, preserving, and making musical instruments and performance videos accessible. Southern Methodist University describes its primary mission as education through research and teaching. Desert Ice Skating Club of Arizona describes year-round member events and skating activities, while Arizona Figure Skating Club describes its mission as instruction and practice in figure skating.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave $152,268 through five grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $101,513, with a median of $10,000. Its largest grant was $101,513 to the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix for general charitable purposes. Other grants included $25,755 to Southern Methodist University for its Burke Family Endowed Scholarship Fund; $10,000 to Desert Ice Skating Club of Arizona for general operating expenses, including $5,000 designated for the Ice Denettes synchronized skating program; $10,000 to Phoenix Children’s Foundation for general funding; and $5,000 to Arizona Figure Skating Club for general operating expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Richard T Burke Jr as president, Julia Burke as vice-president, Micheal P O’Hearn as a member, and Bianca I Burke as secretary.
The Burke Family Foundation is led by Richard T. Burke Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Richard T. Burke Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Burke
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Micheal P. O'Hearn
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bianca I. Burke
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Foundation
How much does The Burke Family Foundation give each year?
The Burke Family Foundation gave $152K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $477K across 6 grants.
What is The Burke Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Burke Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $30,454, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Burke Family Foundation give grants?
The Burke Family Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does The Burke Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of The Burke Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Burke Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Burke Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Musical Instrument Museum ($101,513), Southern Methodist University ($25,755) and Desert Ice Skating Club of Arizona ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Burke Family Foundation?
The Burke Family Foundation reported $140K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Burke Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. The Musical Instrument Museum describes its mission as collecting, preserving, and making musical instruments and performance videos accessible. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Burke Family 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 Foundation's EIN?
The Burke Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0834201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does The Burke Family 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 October 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 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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