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THE BURKE FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG

THE BURKE FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG

Pittsburgh, PA, US
501(c)3
EIN
25-1407410
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE BURKE FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG

Pittsburgh, PA, US
501(c)3
EIN
25-1407410
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Burke Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Pennsylvania, with additional funding in West Virginia and South Carolina. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$4.3M

2024
Grantees funded
140
Multi-year grantees
61%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

125

Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
M
Merrilynn Young
Board Member
G
Gail Burke
Board Member
C
Charles Steven Burke
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BURKE FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG?
No. THE BURKE FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BURKE FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG give?
THE BURKE FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and South Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE BURKE FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BURKE FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BURKE FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG make each year?
In 2024, THE BURKE FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $4.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BURKE FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG fund recently?
In 2024, THE BURKE FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BURKE FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG, WILL POWER , and QUANTUM THEATRE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BURKE FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG?
THE BURKE FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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