The Louise And Michael D Burke Family
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission reflects a commitment to community service, health-related initiatives, disaster relief, and support for food banks. The foundation primarily funds general and unrestricted grants, as well as specific projects such as disaster response and community service programs. It serves a diverse range of recipients, including health charities, community service clubs, and religious organizations, with a notable focus on organizations that address immediate community needs. The foundation's giving is concentrated in Texas, where it supports local charities and initiatives.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid‑size community nonprofits (especially Texas‑based) doing human services, disaster relief, food security, health charities, or community service/Rotary‑linked work seeking modest one‑time or annual grants.
Good Fit
- • Organized in Texas (or with a clear Texas program focus).
- • Requests in the $1K–$10K range with modest single‑year asks.
- • Programs in disaster relief, food banks, basic human services, or local health charities.
- • Existing local relationships or endorsements (Rotary clubs, local foundations, previously funded groups).
- • Capacity to accept general/unrestricted support and report back succinctly.
Geography
Observed giving is heavily concentrated in one state, with about 85% of dollars going to Texas in the latest year despite a small number of out‑of‑state grants.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 18 distinct organizations across health, food security, disaster relief, faith‑based and service clubs, and filings show consistent multi‑recipient giving across three years, indicating a broad recipient set for this micro‑foundation.
New Applicants
The foundation’s filings explicitly state grants are to preselected recipients and no public application/contact route was found; although many new grantees appeared in 2024, the selection process appears invitation‑based rather than open to unsolicited applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
