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THE BURKE FOUNDATION INC

THE BURKE FOUNDATION INC

MILWAUKEE, WI, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
39-1828760
Regional Funder
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THE BURKE FOUNDATION INC

MILWAUKEE, WI, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
39-1828760
Regional Funder

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Est.

1995

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Burke Foundation Inc, a 501(c)(3) organization, is a grantmaker that focuses primarily on Wisconsin, having disbursed a total of $6.9 million across 49 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Burke Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through 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.
Total Funding Given

$6.9M

2024
Grantees funded
49
Multi-year grantees
63%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

14

Median 1st year grant
$200K
Median 2nd year grant
$201K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
C
Christopher Due
Board Member
W
William Komisar
Board Member
K
Kathleen Burke
Board Member

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 and Massachusetts. 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 2024, THE BURKE FOUNDATION INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $6.9 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.
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