THE BURKE FOUNDATION INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1995

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

WILLIAM KOMISAR

Phone

4144775933

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE BURKE FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $3.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 35% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $6.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 90% operating deficit.

Mission

THE BURKE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF YOUTH BY INVESTING IN CREATIVE, WELL-CONCEIVED AND COST-EFFECTIVE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE AND IMPROVE (A) THE CHARACTER, QUALITY, AND ACCESS TO EDUCATION; (B) THE PERSONAL, SOCIAL, AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH; OR (C) THE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL QUALITY OF COMMUNITY LIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $6,404,698

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE COMMITTED TO ENHANCING AND IMPROVING (A) THE CHARACTER OF, THE QUALITY OF, AND ACCESS TO EDUCATION, (B) THE PERSONAL, SOCIAL, AND...

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE COMMITTED TO ENHANCING AND IMPROVING (A) THE CHARACTER OF, THE QUALITY OF, AND ACCESS TO EDUCATION, (B) THE PERSONAL, SOCIAL, AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH, OR (C) THE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL QUALITY OF COMMUNITY LIFE.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $3,508,998

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $3,508,998

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,097,812

Salaries & Benefits $279,828

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $6,404,698

Other Expenses $296,676

TOTAL EXPENSES $6,674,316

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$3,508,998	$5,390,105	-0.3%
Expenses	$6,674,316	$7,386,887	-0.1%
Net Income	$-3,165,318	$-1,996,782	+0.6%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$145,962

Total Directors

$270,410

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KATHLEEN BURKE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$7,500	$0	$7,500
MARY BURKE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$7,500	$0	$7,500
MICHELE DEUBEL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$7,500	$0	$7,500
DEBRA DOSEMAGEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$7,500	$3,415	$111,592
ABIOLA KELLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$7,500	$9,403	$128,818
DEANNA TILLISCH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$7,500	$0	$7,500
CHRISTOPHER DUE	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$134,400	$4,062	$138,462
WILLIAM KOMISAR	TREASURER	1.00	Officer	$7,500	$0	$7,500

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$3,508,998	$6,674,316	$122,392,784	$-3,165,318
2024	$5,390,105	$7,386,887	$112,812,011	$-1,996,782
2023	$1,947,580	$5,071,485	$108,201,234	$-3,123,905
2022	$2,093,180	$4,600,641	$98,978,443	$-2,507,461
2021	$6,169,378	$6,889,090	$121,362,007	$-719,712
2020	$5,046,058	$9,189,217	$116,683,618	$-4,143,159
2019	$4,365,901	$8,237,812	$114,039,214	$-3,871,911
2018	$2,956,194	$6,710,348	$108,505,345	$-3,754,154