The Burke Foundation
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-1407410 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4.3M
Organizations funded125
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$93.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $12,500.
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
7% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $1,250,000 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $500,000 |
| Power | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $350,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $250,000 |
| Senator John Heinz History Center | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $250,000 |
| The Neighborhood Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $250,000 |
| Urban Impact Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $150,000 |
| Allegheny Rivertrail Park | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $125,000 |
| Cooper-Siegel Community Library | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $125,000 |
| Cooper-Siegel Community Library | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $125,000 |
| Riverlife | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $125,000 |
| Steel City Squash Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $75,000 |
| Winchester Thurston School | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $62,500 |
| Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $50,000 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $50,000 |
| Quantum Theatre Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $37,500 |
| Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $25,000 |
| Imani Christian Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $25,000 |
| Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $25,000 |
| The Frick Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $25,000 |
| Allegheny Rivertrail Park | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $12,500 |
| Center of Life Ministries | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $12,500 |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $12,500 |
| Knead Community Cafe | New Kensington, PA | General | $12,500 |
| Mentor | Boston, MA | General | $12,500 |
| Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $12,500 |
| Second Harvest | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $12,500 |
| Senator John Heinz History Center | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $12,500 |
| Spotlight Pa | Harrisburg, PA | General | $12,500 |
| The Mentoring Partnership of Swpa | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $12,500 |
| The Neighborhood Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $12,500 |
| The Clemente Museum | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $10,500 |
| Cooper-Siegel Community Library | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $7,500 |
| Lauri Ann West Community Center | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $7,500 |
| Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $7,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,037 |
| Allegheny County Parks Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Allegheny County Parks Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Allegheny Rivertrail Park | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Allies for Children | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Attack Theatre Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Barebones Productions | Braddock, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Bike Pittsburgh Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Children's Museum of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| City Theatre | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Connecting Champions | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Crossroads Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Fox Chapel District Association | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | Duquesne, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Hosana House Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| International Poetry Forum | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Ireland Funds America | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Kidsvoice | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Manchester Craftsmen Guild | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Botanic Garden | Oakdale, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Opera | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Promise Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 125 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,327,153 | 125 |
| 2023 | $3,843,958 | 88 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533089349100213
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1407410
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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