Jerome Burke Foundation
Historical FunderWestchester, Illinois · EIN 83-3033906 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,100 and $1,100.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Jerome Burke Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 7882, Westchester IL 60154 |
| Phone | 7082326723 |
| scholarship@jeromebf.org | |
| Form and materials | Applicants must submit a completed scholarship application official transcript personal essay letters of recommendation if required proof of enrollment or acceptance and any additional materials requested by the Foundation. |
| Deadlines | Applications accepted annually. See the Foundation website for current deadlines. |
| Restrictions | Scholarships are awarded to students who meet the Foundations published eligibility requirements. Awards may be limited based on geographic area academic achievement financial need community service leadership career goals and available funding. Recipients are selected using objective criteria consistent with the Foundations charitable and educational mission. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University | Normal, IL | School assistance for student. | $1,100 |
| Northern Illinois University | DeKalb, IL | School assistance for student. | $1,100 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | School assistance for student. | $1,100 |
| Bradley University | Peoria, IL | School assistance for student. | $1,100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,400 | 4 |
| 2024 | Unknown | 0 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612109349100401
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-3033906
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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