The Stephen J Buerkley Memorial Foundation
The Stephen J Buerkley Memorial Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1K.
The Stephen J Buerkley Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stephen J Buerkley Memorial Foundation gave $1K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $500), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,000
- +300.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $500
- +100.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Stephen J Buerkley Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was American Foundation for Suicide Prevention ($500). Together the top 2 received $1K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $250 (2020) to $1K (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention New York, NY | General Purposes | $500 |
| Paws Chicago Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $1,005 | $1,000 | 2 | $1,000 | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,005 | $2 | $250 | $250 | 1 | — | $2 | $62 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Stephen J Buerkley Memorial Foundation is led by Thomas F. McGuire, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Thomas F. McGuire
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Stephen J Buerkley Memorial Foundation
How much does The Stephen J Buerkley Memorial Foundation give each year?
The Stephen J Buerkley Memorial Foundation gave $1K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $250 across 1 grant.
Where does The Stephen J Buerkley Memorial Foundation operate?
The Stephen J Buerkley Memorial Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, New York.
What is The Stephen J Buerkley Memorial Foundation's EIN?
The Stephen J Buerkley Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1622537. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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