Private foundation · EIN 45-5592432 · Ames, Iowa · Philanthropy & grantmaking

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: 25 grants paid, $612K total, median $10K. 92% of grants stayed in Iowa.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
25
$612K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IA
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.2M

Grants paid in 2025

25 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $612K; Part I reports $202K in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
State University of Iowa FoundationIowa City, IARadiation oncology (buatti)$250K
Boys & Girls Club of Story County (ames Chapter)Ames, IAExpansion project$110K
Lutheran Services in Iowa IncAmes, IAGeneral operating support$30K
Story County Medical Center FoundationNevada, IAMri imaging program$25K
American National Red CrossDes Moines, IALocal needs only$20K
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNEsophageal cancer research$20K
St Cecilia ChurchAmes, IAFaith & light capital campaign$20K
Bethesda Lutheran ChurchAmes, IABethesda food pantry$12K
Food at FIRST AmesAmes, IAGeneral operating support$12K
St Patrick's Catholic ChurchNevada, IANevada community cupboard$12K
Camp Hertko Hollow IncWest Des Moines, IACamp attendee use only$10K
Happy Joe's Kids FoundationBettendorf, IAGeneral operating support$10K
Hope for the Warriors Project IncSpringfield, VAGeneral operating support$10K
Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyWest Des Moines, IADave and kathie weber fund$10K
Martha's House of Hope IncAmes, IAGeneral operating support$10K
United Way of Story CountyAmes, IAGeneral operating support$10K
St Cecilia ChurchAmes, IASt cecilia school tuition assistance$9,000
Access (assault Care)Boone, IAGeneral operating support$5,000
Ames Community School DistrictAmes, IAWinter wear program$5,000
Hope MinistriesDes Moines, IAGeneral operating support$5,000
Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin MaryDubuque, IAMemory of srs janet schewe and ruth schiffler$5,000
St Cecilia ChurchAmes, IAJohn and ruth mccully fund for hispanic ministries$5,000
St Cecilia ChurchAmes, IASt cecilia school tuition assistance - preschool$5,000
Obria Medical Clinic of AmesAmes, IAGeneral operating support$1,000
St Cecilia ChurchAmes, IAParish faith formation$1,000

By state: Iowa 23 · Minnesota 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Burke Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ames, Iowa, administered in care of Kathleen Burke, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 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 Burke Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $612K across 25 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Burke Family Foundation give?

Iowa (23 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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