Henrietta Lange Burk Fund

The Henrietta Lange Burk Fund, established in 1994, is a private foundation aimed at supporting and promoting arts, cultural, educational, healthcare, and human services programming for underserved populations. Special consideration is given to charitable organizations focused on the health concerns of older adults, particularly through direct programming or research. The fund was created by Mrs. Henrietta Lange Burk as a memorial to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Lange, and her husband, William Burk. Mrs. Burk's primary interests included the performing and cultural arts, age-related health issues, and human services organizations, especially those linked to her Protestant background. The fund has a specific focus on organizations that serve populations in the Chicago Metropolitan Area and provides grants to support these causes. While it considers general operating support for eligible organizations, it only does so for those with operating budgets under $1 million. The foundation does not typically fund requests for individuals, endowment campaigns, or capital projects. Given the high number of requests relative to available resources, applicants are only allowed to submit one application per year to one of the following foundations: Alfred Bersted Foundation, Grace Bersted Foundation, Henrietta Lange Burk Fund, Carl R. Hendrickson Family Foundation, or Colonel R. Stanley McNeil Foundation. The application process for the Henrietta Lange Burk Fund has an annual deadline of March 1. Applicants are typically notified about the status of their proposals by June 30. The foundation is managed by the Illinois office of Bank of America, and further details regarding the application process can be found on the foundation's website or by contacting the foundation's office directly. It is important for applicants to ensure that their applications comply with the guidelines, including only submitting one application per year to one of the specified foundations. Organizations interested in applying should adhere to the fund's specific guidelines, including the operating budget requirement and eligibility restrictions. For further assistance or questions regarding the application process, potential applicants can reach out via email to the Illinois grantmaking team at ilgrantmaking@bofa.com. When doing so, applicants are advised to include the name of the foundation in the subject line of their email to ensure their inquiry is directed appropriately.