Henrietta Lange Burk Fund
The Henrietta Lange Burk Fund supports nonprofits addressing urgent community needs in Chicago, with an emphasis on underserved populations and impactful, mission-aligned projects.
Funder: Marion Gardner Jackson Charitable Trust
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants are for one year; specific award sizes not published—see foundation detail page for guidance.
Summary: Supports charitable organizations serving vital community needs in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, with an emphasis on traditionally underserved communities.
Key Information: Only one application per year to this or four other named Illinois Bank of America foundations.
Description
The Henrietta Lange Burk Fund is a discretionary foundation managed by Bank of America Private Bank, targeting nonprofit organizations that address critical community needs within the Chicago Metropolitan Area. The fund is particularly focused on supporting traditionally underserved populations and seeks mission-driven proposals that align with its unique charitable purpose. Grantmaking is administered through a rigorous online application and review process, with specific eligibility and annual application restrictions that are shared across several Illinois-based Bank of America foundations. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the fund’s mission, giving preferences, and any additional restrictions on the Bank of America grantmaking website before applying.
