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Burke Museum Association

Seattle, Washington  ·  EIN 912151686  ·  Private foundation

Burke Museum Association is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $10.4M in grants paid and $1.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 7 individual grants from this funder — $20.1M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$10.4M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$1.7M
Total assets
7
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Burke Museum Association funds

Burke Museum Association's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Burke Museum Association, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Washington Burke Museum
Museum support
Seattle, WA$10.4M2021
University of Washington Burke Museum
MUSEUM SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$2.3M2017
University of Washington Burke Museum
MUSEUM SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$2.0M2025
University of Washington Burke Museum
MUSEUM SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$1.6M2024
University of Washington Burke Museum
MUSEUM SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$1.3M2018
University of Washington Burke Museum
MUSEUM SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$1.3M2023
University of Washington Burke Museum
MUSEUM SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$1.2M2019

Burke Museum Association giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.3M
2018$1.3M
2019$1.2M
2021$10.4M
2023$1.3M
2024$1.6M
2025$2.0M

How to apply for funding from Burke Museum Association

Burke Museum Association's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at washington.edu/burkemuseum.

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Frequently asked questions about Burke Museum Association

Does Burke Museum Association accept grant applications?
Burke Museum Association's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Burke Museum Association fund?
Burke Museum Association's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include University of Washington Burke Museum, University of Washington Burke Museum, University of Washington Burke Museum. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Burke Museum Association give in grants?
Burke Museum Association reported $10.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $20.1M over 7 grants.
Where is Burke Museum Association located?
Burke Museum Association is based in Seattle, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 912151686.
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About this profile. This page is built from Burke Museum Association's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Burke Museum Association. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.