Jerome Burke Foundation

The Jerome Burke Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the African American community by improving the economic opportunities of African American men through scholarship, mentoring, and entrepreneurial support. The foundation provides scholarships to graduating African American high school males who will attend accredited colleges, universities, or trade schools and provide a mentor to those seniors for their freshman year of college. Our organization is dedicated to serving the Chicagoland area, encompassing the city of Chicago and its surrounding metropolitan region. This includes a diverse range of communities within Cook County, as well as parts of the adjacent counties that contribute to the broader Chicagoland's socio-economic fabric. Our services and programs are designed to address the needs and challenges of individuals and communities across various neighborhoods, from the bustling urban centers to the quieter suburban locales.