The Stephen J Buerkley is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1K.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1K
+300.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$500
+100.0% YoY
About The Stephen J Buerkley
Based on IRS filings
The Stephen J Buerkley is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $1,005 |
| Revenue | — | $2 |
| Expenses | $1,005 | $250 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,000 | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $2 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $62 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include American Foundation for Suicide Prevention ($500), Paws Chicago ($500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSES | $500 |
| PAWS CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL PURPOSES | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS F MCGUIRE | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Stephen J Buerkley?
The Stephen J Buerkley is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does The Stephen J Buerkley operate?
The Stephen J Buerkley has awarded grants in Illinois, New York.
What size grants does The Stephen J Buerkley award?
In 2021, The Stephen J Buerkley awarded 2 grants totaling $1K — an average of about $500 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Stephen J Buerkley's EIN?
The Stephen J Buerkley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1622537. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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