The Burke Foundation Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1828760
- Wisconsin
- Milwaukee
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Wisconsin
- Total giving
- $6.1MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $120MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE BURKE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF YOUTH BY INVESTING IN CREATIVE, WELL-CONCEIVED AND COST-EFFECTIVE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE AND IMPROVE (A) THE CHARACTER, QUALITY, AND ACCESS TO EDUCATION; (B) THE PERSONAL, SOCIAL, AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH; OR (C) THE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL QUALITY OF COMMUNITY LIFE.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette University | $1.5M | 2024 |
| Mount Mary University | $1.2M | 2024 |
| Urban Ecology Center | $1M | 2024 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Dane County | $500K | 2024 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | $500K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: theinc.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.