The Julia Burke Foundation
The Julia Burke Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. It supports causes of interest to Julia Burke, preferably in ways that perpetuate her memory and influence, and its stated areas of activity include education and economic development.
The Julia Burke Foundation at a glance
In short: The Julia Burke Foundation gave $1.3M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $185K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,292,375
- -49.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $184,625
- -57.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $23,884
- Total assets
- $252,108
- -20.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (18% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Julia Burke Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing lists the contact, application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions as provided by the foundation. The website invites nominations for the Julia Burke Award; the stated nomination deadline is March 31, 2025.
- Contact
Application contact: The Julia Burke Foundation
Mailing address: 11278 Los Alamitos Blvd Suite 189, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Phone: (808) 960-1705
Email: joy_johnson@juliaburkefoundation.org
Website: https://juliaburkefoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Julia Burke Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aswc ($1.0M). Together the top 7 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 80 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants listed recipients in California, Iowa, Minnesota, and Arizona. The filing’s reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state are California 18%, Iowa 3%, Minnesota 1%, and Arizona 0%; 77% is shown with no state identified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Julia Burke Foundation gives
- Giving fell 78% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2024) to $10.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aswc | Personnel & program expenses, administrative costs. | $1,000,000 |
| Bay Area Urban Debate League Oakland, CA | Personnel & program expenses, debate instruction support, administrative costs. | $208,000 |
| University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | Personnel & program expenses, administrative costs. | $41,921 |
| University of Redlands Redlands, CA | Personnel & program expenses, administrative costs. | $23,884 |
| Tads Tuition Aid Minneapolis, MN | Personnel & program expenses, administrative costs. | $16,524 |
| Groves Learning St Louis Park, MN | Personnel & program expenses, administrative costs. | $1,926 |
| Grad Guard Phoenix, AZ | Personnel & program expenses, administrative costs. | $120 |
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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 | $252,108 | $1,503,496 | $1,559,826 | $1,292,375 | 7 | $1,556,834 | $1,673 | $18,758 |
| 2023 | $316,656 | $364,692 | $2,780,891 | $2,574,922 | 6 | $2,756,830 | $57,427 | $28,489 |
| 2022 | $2,724,015 | $3,526,266 | $10,975,767 | $10,672,387 | 10 | $10,953,938 | $2,752,237 | $417,077 |
| 2021 | $10,173,958 | $4,976,202 | $6,178,495 | $5,927,192 | 20 | — | $3,021,930 | $829,350 |
| 2020 | $11,803,549 | $1,473,238 | $8,947,942 | $8,631,122 | 37 | — | $720,786 | $927,661 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Julia Burke Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K 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
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support causes of interest to Julia, preferably in ways that perpetuate her memory and influence. Its filing describes support for organizations that help students build friendships with debaters nationwide and strengthen research, analytical, and critical-thinking skills for debate competition. It also reports providing students with comprehensive academic and mentoring support.
In 2024, recipients included the Bay Area Urban Debate League and several educational institutions and learning-related organizations. The University of Redlands, which received $23,884, describes its mission as welcoming, educating, and empowering a diverse community of learners for lives of meaning, impact, and joy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 7 grants totaling $1,292,375. Grants ranged from $120 to $1,000,000, with a median of $23,884. The largest were $1,000,000 to ASWC for personnel and program expenses and administrative costs, and $208,000 to the Bay Area Urban Debate League in Oakland for personnel and program expenses, debate instruction support, and administrative costs. Other listed grants were $41,921 to the University of Iowa, $23,884 to the University of Redlands, $16,524 to Tads Tuition Aid, $1,926 to Groves Learning, and $120 to Grad Guard. The stated purposes for these grants include personnel and program expenses and administrative costs.
The 2023 filing reported 6 grants totaling $2,574,922. The foundation’s website also describes the Julia Burke Award at the JW Patterson Tournament of Champions, which includes a $4,000 college scholarship for the recipient and a $4,000 donation to a charity chosen by the recipient. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 7 grants totaling $1.3 million.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joy Johnson as Executive Director; Marilyn Burke as President and Secretary; Gerald P. Burke as Vice President and Treasurer; and Amy Stoneham as CFO.
The Julia Burke Foundation is led by Joy Johnson, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joy Johnson
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$95K (2020) → $174K (2024)
Marilyn Burke
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Stoneham
CFO
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald P Burke
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $174K, to Joy Johnson (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about The Julia Burke Foundation
How much does The Julia Burke Foundation give each year?
The Julia Burke Foundation gave $1.3M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.6M across 6 grants.
What is The Julia Burke Foundation's typical grant size?
The Julia Burke Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $23,884, and its average grant was $184,625, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Julia Burke Foundation give grants?
The Julia Burke Foundation's top state is California, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does The Julia Burke Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Julia Burke Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Personnel & program expenses, administrative costs." (6 grants).
Who are The Julia Burke Foundation's largest grantees?
The Julia Burke Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Aswc ($1,000,000), Bay Area Urban Debate League ($208,000) and University of Iowa ($41,921), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Julia Burke Foundation?
The Julia Burke Foundation reported $252K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Julia Burke Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support causes of interest to Julia, preferably in ways that perpetuate her memory and influence. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Julia Burke Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Julia Burke Foundation's EIN?
The Julia Burke Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3314266. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Julia Burke 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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