Charles R Burke Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-7879006 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$199K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
29% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $26,000 |
| Allegheny Rivertrail Park | Pittsburgh, PA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Fred Rogers Productions | Pittsburgh, PA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Kenyon College | Gambier, OH | General fund | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General fund | $17,500 |
| Quantum Theatre Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General fund | $15,000 |
| Mentoring Partnership of Swpa | Pittsburgh, PA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Pittsburgh Promise Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Frick Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Center of Life Ministries | Pittsburgh, PA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Kamin Science Center | Pittsburgh, PA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Mentor | Boston, MA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Lauri Ann West Community Center | Pittsburgh, PA | General fund | $3,500 |
| Kidsvoice | Pittsburgh, PA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Senator John Heinz History Center | Pittsburgh, PA | General fund | $1,895 |
| Bike Pittsburgh Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $1,000 |
| Pace School | Pittsburgh, PA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy | Pittsburgh, PA | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | Columbus, OH | General fund | $1,000 |
| University of Richmond | Richmond, VA | General fund | $1,000 |
| University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| William Marsh Rice University | Houston, TX | General fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $198,895 | 24 |
| 2024 | $177,950 | 31 |
| 2023 | $246,223 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631179349100023
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7879006
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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