How to Get a Thomas C. Burke Foundation Grant in Georgia
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Georgia’s Bibb County is located southeast of Atlanta, in the state's central region, and includes the Macon metropolitan area. A number of philanthropic foundations focus on this geographic area, including the Peyton Anderson Foundation and the Dorothy V. and Logan Lewis Foundation. Another local funder to know is the Thomas C. Burke Foundation, a trust managed by the Georgia office of Bank of America Philanthropic Solutions.
Here are some essential things to know about the Thomas C. Burke Foundation and how to approach this funder for local support.
Funding focus areas
The Burke Foundation focuses its giving on health and human services in Bibb County and the surrounding communities in Georgia. It is primarily interested in programs related to the prevention and treatment of cancer.
However, it also extends its giving to the general health needs of people affected by various diseases, physical injuries, disabilities and weaknesses. The foundation typically awards one-year grants, but may consider multi-year support in certain circumstances. Overall, this is an excellent funder to know for unrestricted general operating support.
Recent grantmaking
The Burke Foundation has been awarding approximately eight grants per year recently. These grants typically range from $15,000 to $50,000. The funder generally awards less than $500,000 per year and has recently reported over $5 million in total assets.
Past grantees include Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia, the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank, the Macon Volunteer Clinic and the Methodist Home of the South Georgia Conference. Other Burke grants have recently gone to Special Olympics Georgia, Rebuilding Macon, Wesleyan College and United in Pink.
Applying for a grant
The Burke Foundation is an accessible funder with a straightforward application process. To apply for a Burke grant, applicants should submit an online application through Bank of America’s system. Nonprofits can contact the Georgia office of Bank of America Philanthropic Solutions with questions about the grant application and funding process. This office also administers grantmaking for approximately five other private foundations specifically serving Georgia nonprofits.
The annual application deadline is August 1, and the funder notifies applicants of its decisions within three to four months. Georgia grantseekers can learn more about this funder in IP’s complete profile of the Thomas C. Burke Foundation, part of our Georgia funding guide.
