Private foundation · EIN 35-7041704 · McCook, Illinois · Unknown

Kevin and Mary Grace Burke Family Foundation

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: 15 grants paid, $104K total, median $2,000. 67% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$104K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in IL
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
H FoundationLA Grange, ILContribution$39K
Chicago Jesuit AcademyChicago, ILContribution$18K
Wellness HouseHinsdale, ILContribution$15K
Hope Haven Charitable TrustSedalia, COContribution$6,500
Telluride Film FestivalBerkeley, CAContribution$6,275
St Isaacs Jogues ChurchHinsdale, ILContribution$6,000
Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Joliet DioceseCrest Hill, ILContribution$6,000
Marquette University High SchoolMilwaukee, WIContribution$2,000
Hinsdale Community HouseHinsdale, ILContribution$1,500
Ucp Seguin of Greater ChicagoCicero, ILContribution$1,000
St Ignatius College PrepChicago, ILContribution$1,000
Telluride FoundationTelluride, COContribution$500
Angel BasketsTelluride, COContribution$500
Midtown Metro CenterChicago, ILContribution$500
Salvation ArmyChicago, ILContribution$500

By state: Illinois 10 · Colorado 3 · California 1 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

Kevin and Mary Grace Burke Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in McCook, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Kevin and Mary Grace Burke Family Foundation 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 Kevin and Mary Grace Burke Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $104K across 15 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Kevin and Mary Grace Burke Family Foundation give?

Illinois (10 grants), Colorado (3 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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