THE BURKE FOUNDATION INC
AI Summary
THE BURKE FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation paid out a total of $6.1 million in grants to 50 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SERVE AND BENEFIT ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO ENHANCING AND IMPROVING (A) THE CHARACTER OF, QUALITY OF, AND ACCESS TO EDUCATION; (B) THE PERSONAL, SOCIAL, AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH; OR (C) THE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL QUALITY OF COMMUNITY LIFE.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MOUNT MARY UNIVERSITY INC
MILWAUKEE, WI
$13.8M
18%
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
$12.5M
16%
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF DANE COUNTY INC
FITCHBURG, WI
$7.3M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$200K
Median 2nd year grant
$201K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BURKE FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE BURKE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BURKE FOUNDATION INC give?
THE BURKE FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin. 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 INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BURKE FOUNDATION INC fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $200 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BURKE FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, THE BURKE FOUNDATION INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $6.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BURKE FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE BURKE FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include MOUNT MARY UNIVERSITY INC, Marquette University, and BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF DANE COUNTY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BURKE FOUNDATION INC?
THE BURKE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.