Ellen B & John V Burke Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 86-6656316 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$285K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$4.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
36% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Worcester | Worcester, MA | For youth development | $55,000 |
| The Larner College of Medicine Fund | Burlington, VT | Grant dr halle g sobel program | $50,000 |
| Notre Dame Academy | Hingham, MA | General | $25,000 |
| Seven Miles From Jerusalem | Waltham, MA | General grant | $25,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General | $25,000 |
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, MA | Ellen B. and john V. burke student community fund | $20,000 |
| Nativity Preparatory School | Jamaica Plain, MA | Grant addiction medicine | $20,000 |
| St Anthoney's Shrine | Boston, MA | Grant for the women's medical clinic | $20,000 |
| Uk Philanthropy | Lexington, NY | Addiction medicine | $20,000 |
| Esther Residence | Saco, ME | Esther's residence | $15,000 |
| St Sebastian's School Fund Inc | Needham, MA | General | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $285,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $200,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522669349100702
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-6656316
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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