Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 125 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Museums of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | General | $1.3M |
| Pittsburgh Cultural TrustPittsburgh, PA | General | $500K |
| PowerPittsburgh, PA | General | $350K |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh FoundationPittsburgh, PA | General | $250K |
| Senator John Heinz History CenterPittsburgh, PA | General | $250K |
| The Neighborhood AcademyPittsburgh, PA | General | $250K |
| Urban Impact FoundationPittsburgh, PA | General | $150K |
| Allegheny Rivertrail ParkPittsburgh, PA | General | $125K |
| Cooper-Siegel Community LibraryPittsburgh, PA | General | $125K |
| Cooper-Siegel Community LibraryPittsburgh, PA | General | $125K |
| RiverlifePittsburgh, PA | General | $125K |
| Steel City Squash IncPittsburgh, PA | General | $75K |
| Winchester Thurston SchoolPittsburgh, PA | General | $63K |
| Carnegie Museums of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | General | $50K |
| Pittsburgh Cultural TrustPittsburgh, PA | General | $50K |
| Quantum Theatre IncPittsburgh, PA | General | $38K |
| Carnegie Library of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | General | $25K |
| Imani Christian AcademyPittsburgh, PA | General | $25K |
| Pittsburgh Parks ConservancyPittsburgh, PA | General | $25K |
| Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania IncPittsburgh, PA | General | $25K |
| The Frick PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | General | $25K |
| Allegheny Rivertrail ParkPittsburgh, PA | General | $13K |
| Center of Life MinistriesPittsburgh, PA | General | $13K |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh FoundationPittsburgh, PA | General | $13K |
| Knead Community CafeNew Kensington, PA | General | $13K |
| MentorBoston, MA | General | $13K |
| Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre IncPittsburgh, PA | General | $13K |
| Second HarvestPittsburgh, PA | General | $13K |
| Senator John Heinz History CenterPittsburgh, PA | General | $13K |
| Spotlight PaHarrisburg, PA | General | $13K |
| The Mentoring Partnership of SwpaPittsburgh, PA | General | $13K |
| The Neighborhood AcademyPittsburgh, PA | General | $13K |
| The Clemente MuseumPittsburgh, PA | General | $11K |
| Cooper-Siegel Community LibraryPittsburgh, PA | General | $7,500 |
| Lauri Ann West Community CenterPittsburgh, PA | General | $7,500 |
| Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon IncPittsburgh, PA | General | $7,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania IncPittsburgh, PA | General | $5,037 |
| Allegheny County Parks FoundationPittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Allegheny County Parks FoundationPittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Allegheny Rivertrail ParkPittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Allies for ChildrenPittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Attack Theatre IncPittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Audubon Society of Western PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Barebones ProductionsBraddock, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Bike Pittsburgh IncPittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Children's Museum of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| City TheatrePittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Connecting ChampionsPittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Crossroads FoundationPittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Fox Chapel District AssociationPittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food BankDuquesne, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Hosana House IncPittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| International Poetry ForumPittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Ireland Funds AmericaPittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| KidsvoicePittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Manchester Craftsmen GuildPittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Phipps Conservatory & Botanical GardensPittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Botanic GardenOakdale, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh OperaPittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Promise FoundationPittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
By state: Pennsylvania 116 · Massachusetts 3 · Illinois 1 · Vermont 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Ohio 1
About this foundation
Burke Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1983. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Burke Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Burke Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $4.3M across 125 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Burke Foundation give?
Pennsylvania (116 grants), Massachusetts (3 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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