THE BURKE FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG
Pittsburgh, PA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
31-1583757
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Burke Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, has a strong focus on grantmaking, having disbursed $4.3 million to 128 grantees in 2024, primarily in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Rhode Island. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE BURKE FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG
$2.5M
17%
WILL POWER
$668.5K
5%

QUANTUM THEATRE INC
$617.5K
4%
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BURKE FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG?
No. THE BURKE FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BURKE FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG give?
THE BURKE FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Rhode Island. 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 FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BURKE FAMILY 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 FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG make each year?
In 2024, THE BURKE FAMILY 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 FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG fund recently?
In 2024, THE BURKE FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BURKE FAMILY 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 FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG?
THE BURKE FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MERRILYNN YOUNG does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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