Coleman and Susan Burke Foundation Inc

EIN 47-1068290 · NY · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$525K Funds in OH, VT
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Coleman and Susan Burke Foundation Inc based in NY paid 2 grants totaling $1.1M to 2 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $50K to $1M, with a median of $525K. Its largest recipients included CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY and YALE UNIVERSITY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$19,872,310
Giving (latest yr)
$1,050,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
2
Median grant
$525K
Recipients
2
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Case Western Reserve University$1,000,000
  • Yale University$50,000

Where grants went

  • Ohio$1,000,000 · 1 grant
  • Vermont$50,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (2)

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
The Coleman P. Burke Environmental Law Center
$1,000,000
Yale University
Thetford center, VT
To support causes focused on the environment and music
$50,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Coleman and Susan Burke Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Coleman and Susan Burke Foundation Inc is classified as a Environment & Animals funder. Conservation, environmental protection, and animal welfare. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, Coleman and Susan Burke Foundation Inc reported 2 itemized grants totaling $1.1M. Individual grants ranged from $50K to $1M (median $525K).

Recent recipients include CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY, YALE UNIVERSITY. The full grant list is on this page.

Coleman and Susan Burke Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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