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Burke Museum Association

Burke Museum Association

Seattle, WA, US
501(c)3
EIN
91-2151686
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Burke Museum Association

Seattle, WA, US
501(c)3
EIN
91-2151686

Overview

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Est.

2001

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Burke Museum Association is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily in Washington, having disbursed $2 million to a single grantee in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Burke Museum Association can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

The association supports the program efforts of the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture.
Total Funding Given

$2M

2025
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$860.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$924.7K
M
Mike Bruemmer
Board Member
D
Dwane Chappelle
Board Member
L
Lester Brown
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Burke Museum Association?
No. Burke Museum Association does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Burke Museum Association give?
Burke Museum Association primarily gives to organizations located in Washington. 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 Museum Association’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Burke Museum Association fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $861 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Burke Museum Association make each year?
In 2025, Burke Museum Association awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Burke Museum Association fund recently?
In 2025, Burke Museum Association awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION C/O UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Burke Museum Association?
Burke Museum Association does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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