The Burke Foundation Inc

MILWAUKEE, WI EIN: 39-1828760 Website

THE BURKE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF YOUTH BY INVESTING IN CREATIVE, WELL-CONCEIVED AND COST-EFFECTIVE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE AND IMPROVE (A) THE CHARACTER, QUALITY, AND ACCESS TO EDUCATION; (B) THE PERSONAL, SOCIAL, AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH; OR (C) THE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL QUALITY OF COMMUNITY LIFE.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$112.8M

+4.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$6.9M

+53.5% YoY

Grant Count

+40.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$492K

+9.6% YoY

About The Burke Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

The Burke Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $112.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $6.9M. Net investment income was $5.4M.

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $30.5M (100%)

States

Wisconsin

Cities

MADISONMILWAUKEE

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$112,812,011	$108,201,234	$98,978,443
Revenue	$5,390,105	$1,947,580	$2,093,180
Expenses	$7,386,887	$5,071,485	$4,600,641
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$5,390,105	$1,947,580	$2,093,180
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

84 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

4 open opportunities from The Burke Foundation Inc

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Foundation

Burke Scholars, Marquette University

THE BURKE FOUNDATION INC

Amount

Full tuition + living expense stipend based on need

Deadline

February 1, 2027

Annual

Foundation

Caroline Scholars, Mount Mary University

THE BURKE FOUNDATION INC

Amount

Full tuition + residence hall living stipend including meal plan

Deadline

December 1, 2026

Annual

Foundation

Grace Scholars, Mount Mary University

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Amount

85% of tuition + residential grant for on-campus living

Deadline

November 15, 2026

Annual

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Marquette University ($1,528,386), Mount Mary University ($1,242,313), Urban Ecology Center ($1,025,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF DANE COUNTY MADISON, WI	AVID TOPS PROGRAM	$500,000
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER MILWAUKEE MILWAUKEE, WI	SPONSOR-A-SCHOLAR SUPPORT	$65,000
FIRST STAGE CHILDREN'S THEATER MILWAUKEE, WI	OPERATIONAL SUPPORT	$200,000
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY MILWAUKEE, WI	SCHOLARSHIPS	$1,528,386
MILWAUKEE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE MILWAUKEE, WI	CAPITAL CAMPAIGN	$375,000
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM MILWAUKEE, WI	CAPITAL CAMPAIGN	$500,000
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INCORPORATED MILWAUKEE, WI	CAPITAL CAMPAIGN	$500,000
MILWAUKEE YOUTH ARTS CENTER MILWAUKEE, WI	OPERATIONAL SUPPORT	$70,775
MILWAUKEE YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MILWAUKEE, WI	YOUTH MUSIC PROGRAM	$135,000
MOUNT MARY UNIVERSITY MILWAUKEE, WI	SCHOLARSHIPS	$1,242,313

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
KATHLEEN BURKE	DIRECTOR	1	$5,000
MARY BURKE	DIRECTOR	1	$5,000
MICHELE DEUBEL	DIRECTOR	1	$5,000
DEBRA DOSEMAGEN	DIRECTOR	1	$5,000
ABIOLA KELLER	DIRECTOR	1	$5,000
DEANNA TILLISCH	DIRECTOR	1	$5,000
CHRISTOPHER DUE	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40	$118,000
WILLIAM KOMISAR	TREASURER	1	$5,000

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Burke Foundation Inc?

The Burke Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. It holds $112.8M in total assets as of 2024.