The Burkehaven Family Foundation
The Burkehaven Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Established in 2019, the foundation operates as a private foundation focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.5M
-1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
+4.8% YoY
Grant Count
196
+37.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-23.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, its grantmaking activities indicate primary focus areas in:
- Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Disaster Preparedness and Relief
- COVID-19 Relief
Grantmaking
The Burkehaven Family Foundation is an active grantmaker with the following characteristics:
Grant Range
$21,900
Average Grant
$21,900
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New Hampshire
- Massachusetts
- Connecticut
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $32.0-39.0 million
- Total Revenue: $865,498
- Total Expenses: $3,335,470
- Investment Income and Dividends: $950,809
- Total Liabilities: $4,080
Staffing:
- 1 employee
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,456,495 | $32,022,223 | $34,577,299 |
| Revenue | $2,715,068 | $865,498 | $709,883 |
| Expenses | $3,382,495 | $3,335,470 | $3,188,937 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,202,988 | $3,048,306 | $3,025,963 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,535,886 | $722,293 | $671,890 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,817,172 | $1,784,853 | $1,938,968 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by:
- Irfan Alibhai – President (40 hours/week, $220,000 compensation)
- Carol Wallace – Vice President (1 hour/week, no compensation)
- Michael Jewczyn – Secretary/Treasurer (1 hour/week, no compensation)
Irfan Alibhai serves on the board of Spoonfuls, a nonprofit organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRFAN ALIBHAI | PRESIDENT | 40 | $237,153 |
| CAROL WALLACE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL JEWCZYN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Irfan Alibhai, President of The Burkehaven Family Foundation, joined the board of Spoonfuls, a nonprofit organization focused on food and nutrition initiatives.
Burkehaven Family Foundation - Full Filing - Nonprofit ExplorerSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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