Private foundation · EIN 31-1809715 · Naples, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Burks Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $248K total, median $2,500. 30% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$248K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in FL
30%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Butler UniversityIndianapolis, INGeneral$148K
Ascension St Vincent FoundationIndianapolis, INGeneral$27K
Mountain Mission SchoolGrundy, VAGeneral$15K
United Way of Central IndianaIndianapolis, INGeneral$10K
Iu FoundationBloomington, INGeneral$10K
Cancer Support Community - IndianaIndianapolis, INGeneral$5,000
Indiana Golf FoundationFranklin, INGeneral$5,000
The First Tee of NaplescollierNaples, FLGeneral$5,000
The Patriot FundMantua, NJGeneral$3,000
Naples Botanical GardenNaples, FLGeneral$2,500
Brightlane LearningIndianapolis, INGeneral$2,500
United Way of Collier County FlNaples, FLGeneral$2,500
The Villages of IndianaBloomington, INGeneral$2,500
Gleaners Food BankIndianapolis, INGeneral$2,000
Harry Chapin Food BankNaples, FLGeneral$2,000
Wheeler MissionIndianapolis, INGeneral$2,000
Girls Inc of Greater IndianapolisNew York, NYGeneral$1,000
Dream Alive IncIndianapolis, INGeneral$1,000
Collier Community FundNaples, FLGeneral$1,000
Golden Paws Assistance DogsNaples, FLGeneral$1,000

By state: Indiana 11 · Virginia 1 · Florida 6 · New Jersey 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Burks Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Naples, Florida, administered in care of Keith W Burks, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Burks Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Burks Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $248K across 20 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Burks Family Foundation Inc give?

Indiana (11 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Florida (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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