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THE BURKE FAMILY FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 223341317 · Form 990PF · FY2025 · NTEE T22Z · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$281K
expenses
$56K
net assets
$2.6M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

The Burke Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York that makes grants to support educational, cultural, and community-based initiatives. It funds programs focused on youth development, arts and theater education, science literacy, historic preservation, and environmental stewardship. The foundation does not appear to operate direct-service programs, instead channeling resources through grants to other nonprofit organizations.

activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 2 activities
    • Funding land conservation and historic preservation
      Funds the Sconset Trust to support land conservation and historic preservation efforts in Siasconset, Nantucket.
    • Funding youth and environmental stewardship in Nantucket Harbor
      Funds the GHYC Foundation to protect clean waters, shellfish populations, and support youth education initiatives aimed at preserving Nantucket Harbor.
  • Literacy Program Funding 1 activity
    • Funding children's literacy and reading programs
      Funds Literacy Inc to provide reading and learning opportunities that help children become competent readers.
  • Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
    • Funding science literacy and educational programming
      Funds the American Museum of Natural History to expand science literacy and knowledge for learners of all ages.
  • Artist Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding storytelling and writing workshops for vulnerable populations
      Funds the Writers Guild of America to provide storytelling and writing workshops targeting vulnerable populations.
  • Private K–12 School Support 1 activity
    • Funding student success in formative educational years
      Funds Seton Hall University and Seton Hall Preparatory School to support student development and success during critical educational stages.
  • Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
    • Funding theater education and equity initiatives
      Funds Roundabout Theatre Corp to support education programs, equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts, benefiting students, teachers, and artists involved in theater.
  • Veteran Support Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Funding veterans' health, wellness, and physical activity programs
      Funds Team RWB to enrich veterans' lives through programs focused on health, wellness, and physical activity.
  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Funding youth leadership and professional development programs
      Funds the All Stars Project to support young people in underserved communities through leadership and professional development initiatives.
financials · form 990PF · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$281K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue
Investment income$127K45%
Other revenue$151K
expenses
Total expenses$56K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$214K
balance sheet
Total assets$2.58M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$2.58M
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -14.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • BRIAN BURKE — TRUSTEE
  • JAMES J BURKE III — TRUSTEE
  • JAMES J BURKE JR — TRUSTEE
  • JEANNE J BURKE — TRUSTEE
  • JENNIFER J BURKE — TRUSTEE
  • PHILIPPA C BURKE — TRUSTEE
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • ALL STARS PROJECT Partner — Receives funding to support youth leadership and professional development in underserved communities
  • AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Partner — Receives funding to support science literacy and knowledge expansion for learners of all ages
  • GHYC FOUNDATION Partner — Receives funding to support clean waters, shellfish populations, and youth education to preserve Nantucket Harbor
  • LITERACY INC Partner — Receives funding to provide reading and learning opportunities for children
  • ROUNDABOUT THEATRE CORP Partner — Receives funding to support theater education and equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives
  • SCONSET TRUST Partner — Receives funding to support land conservation and historic preservation in Siasconset, Nantucket
  • SETON HALL PREPARATORY SCHOOL Partner — Receives funding to support student development during formative educational years
  • SETON HALL UNIVERSITY Partner — Receives funding to support student success during formative educational years
  • TEAM RWB Partner — Receives funding to enrich veterans' lives through health, wellness, and physical activity programs
  • WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA Partner — Receives funding to provide storytelling and writing workshops for vulnerable populations