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The Julia Burke Foundation

San Francisco, California  ·  EIN 943314266  ·  Private foundation

The Julia Burke Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $8.6M in annual giving against $11.8M in assets. This page documents the 98 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Julia Burke Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$8.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$11.8M
Total assets
98
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Julia Burke Foundation funds

The Julia Burke Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Julia Burke Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Pope Francis Center
Personnel & program expenses, administrative costs.
Detroit, MI$9.0M2022
MIT Department of Mechanical Engine
Personnel & program expenses, administrative costs.
Cambridge, MA$2.0M2020
Pope Francis Center
Personnel & program expenses, administrative costs.
Detroit, MI$2.0M2023
Aswc
Personnel & program expenses, administrative costs.
Whittier, CA$1.1M2020
Aswc
Personnel & program expenses, administrative costs.
$1.0M2024
Dakota Boys Girls Ranch Foundation
Personnel & program expenses, administrative costs.
Minot, ND$1.0M2022
UC Berkeley
Personnel & program expenses, administrative costs.
Berkeley, CA$500K2020
A Place Called Home
Personnel & program expenses, administrative costs.
Los Angeles, CA$455K2020
South County Outreach
Personnel & program expenses, administrative costs.
Irvine, CA$450K2020
Homeboy Industries
Personnel & program expenses, administrative costs.
Los Angeles, CA$425K2020
Students Rising Above
Scholarships, comprehensive student services program, student advisor salaries, student career development and advising, volunteer mentoring
San Francisco, CA$410K2018
World Central Kitchen
Personnel & program expenses, administrative costs.
Washington, DC$400K2020
Geanco Foundation
Personnel & program expenses, administrative costs.
Los Angeles, CA$400K2020
Jumpstart
Supporting kids with educational games
Torrance, CA$300K2020
Project Kinship
Personnel & program expenses, administrative costs.
Santa Ana, CA$300K2020

The Julia Burke Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$827K
2018$1.5M
2020$8.6M
2022$10.7M
2023$2.6M
2024$1.3M

How to apply for funding from The Julia Burke Foundation

From The Julia Burke Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“Foundation Provided.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at juliaburkefoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Julia Burke Foundation

Does The Julia Burke Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Julia Burke Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Julia Burke Foundation fund?
The Julia Burke Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Pope Francis Center, MIT Department of Mechanical Engine, Pope Francis Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Julia Burke Foundation give in grants?
The Julia Burke Foundation reported $8.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $25.5M over 98 grants.
Where is The Julia Burke Foundation located?
The Julia Burke Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943314266.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Julia Burke Foundation'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 The Julia Burke Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.