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The Burke Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits primarily in Iowa, Washington D.C., and Minnesota. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION
$1.3M
38%
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF STORY COUNTY INC
$220K
7%
AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS & ITS CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS AND BRANCHES
$205K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
26
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$11K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BURKE FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. BURKE FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BURKE FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
BURKE FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, District Of Columbia, and Minnesota. 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 BURKE FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BURKE FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BURKE FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, BURKE FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $623 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BURKE FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, BURKE FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF STORY COUNTY INC, and AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS & ITS CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS AND BRANCHES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BURKE FAMILY FOUNDATION?
BURKE FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.