THE BURKE FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 391828760 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

MILWAUKEE, WI

Total Revenue
$3,508,998
Total Expenses
$6,674,316
Total Assets
$122,392,784
Net Assets
$122,388,833
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
WI
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

TO SERVE AND BENEFIT ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO ENHANCING AND IMPROVING (A) THE CHARACTER OF, 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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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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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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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
4
Employees
2
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
2
$145,962
Total Directors
6
$270,410
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
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
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