The Steven E Burke and Gail S Burke Foundation
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2890029 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$148K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 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
34% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $20,000 |
| Knead Community Cafe | New Kensington, PA | General | $15,000 |
| Allegheny Health Network (Ahn) | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | Duquesne, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Wpa Division | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $10,000 |
| The Children's Home of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $10,000 |
| The Pettengill House Inc | Amesbury, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Glen Ellyn Food Pantry Inc | Glen Ellyn, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Lucky Fin Project | Royal Oak, MI | General | $5,000 |
| Mentoring Partnership of Swpa | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Roselle UMC Community Food Pantry | Roselle, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Shadyside Presbyterian Nursery School | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Wesa | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Wqed Multimedia | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | General | $3,000 |
| Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Inc | Sanibel, FL | General | $2,500 |
| Lauri Ann West Community Center | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $2,000 |
| One Tail at a Time | Chicago, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $1,000 |
| St Margaret Hospital Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $147,500 | 23 |
| 2024 | $128,800 | 20 |
| 2023 | $195,573 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611179349100521
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2890029
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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