Burke Museum Association
Grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington · EIN 91-2151686
- Washington
- Seattle
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Washington
- Total giving
- $2MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $1.8MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS THE PROGRAM EFFORTS OF THE BURKE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND CULTURE, A WASHINGTON STATE MUSEUM. THE BURKE MUSEUM CREATES A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD AND OUR PLACE IN IT. THE BURKE MUSEUM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR WASHINGTON STATE COLLECTIONS OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE AND SHARING THE KNOWLEDGE THAT MAKES THEM MEANINGFUL. THE BURKE MUSEUM WELCOMES A BROAD AND DIVERSE AUDIENCE AND PROVIDES A COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACE THAT NURTURES LIFE-LONG LEARNING AND ENCOURAGES RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY AND REFLECTION.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Burke Museum | $1.3M | 2022 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.washington.edu/burkemuseum
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.