Burke Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyAmes, Iowa · EIN 45-5592432 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$612K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| State University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | Radiation oncology (buatti) | $250,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Story County (Ames Chapter) | Ames, IA | Expansion project | $110,000 |
| Lutheran Services in Iowa Inc | Ames, IA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Story County Medical Center Foundation | Nevada, IA | Mri imaging program | $25,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Des Moines, IA | Local needs only | $20,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Esophageal cancer research | $20,000 |
| St Cecilia Church | Ames, IA | Faith & light capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Bethesda Lutheran Church | Ames, IA | Bethesda food pantry | $12,000 |
| Food at First Ames | Ames, IA | General operating support | $12,000 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Church | Nevada, IA | Nevada community cupboard | $12,000 |
| Camp Hertko Hollow Inc | West Des Moines, IA | Camp attendee use only | $10,000 |
| Happy Joe's Kids Foundation | Bettendorf, IA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Hope for the Warriors Project Inc | Springfield, VA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | West Des Moines, IA | Dave and kathie weber fund | $10,000 |
| Martha's House of Hope Inc | Ames, IA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Story County | Ames, IA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| St Cecilia Church | Ames, IA | St cecilia school tuition assistance | $9,000 |
| Access (Assault Care) | Boone, IA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Ames Community School District | Ames, IA | Winter wear program | $5,000 |
| Hope Ministries | Des Moines, IA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary | Dubuque, IA | Memory of srs janet schewe and ruth schiffler | $5,000 |
| St Cecilia Church | Ames, IA | John and ruth mccully fund for hispanic ministries | $5,000 |
| St Cecilia Church | Ames, IA | St cecilia school tuition assistance - preschool | $5,000 |
| Obria Medical Clinic of Ames | Ames, IA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| St Cecilia Church | Ames, IA | Parish faith formation | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| State University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | Radiation oncology (buatti) | $250,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Story County (Ames Chapter) | Ames, IA | Expansion project | $220,000 |
| St Cecilia Church | Ames, IA | Faith & light capital campaign | $60,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Esophageal cancer research | $40,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $612,000 | 29 |
| 2024 | $623,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $627,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632039349100108
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-5592432
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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