Historically, the Burke Fund has been supported by contributions in the traditional forms of donations and memorials. This support comes from golf clubs, their members and various organizations, companies and individuals who have been familiar with the mission of the Fund. This sustained assistance has enabled the Burke Fund to provide financial aid to over 1,000 students since 1946.

Today many other options are available to help the Fund continue its commitment. Planned Giving offers a variety of opportunities to make a contribution that is more considerable than the donor may have envisioned. Beyond insuring the future of the Fund, a planned gift offers a way to balance one’s financial circumstances with his or her immediate and long-term charitable interests.

There are several ways that donors can create a lasting legacy in support of the Burke Fund while satisfying their long-range financial and estate planning goals - charitable annuities, IRA charitable rollovers, bequests, endowed scholarships.  All are opportunities to make an impact on someone's future as well as realizing the satisfaction of making a difference.

Endowed scholarships are a thoughtful and meaningful vehicle t permanently memorialize a loved one, a special individual, an organization or a club.

The Burke Fund is fortunate to be the beneficiary of a number of endowed scholarships.

Endowed Scholarships

The Joseph J. Sprague, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Rhode Island State Seniors Golf Association Scholarship Fund

The Doctor William Howard Doane Scholarship

The Doctor William F. Brennan Family Scholarship Fund

Johnson & Wales University, Sports, Entertainment & Management Scholarship

Rev. Joseph L. Lennon, O.P. Scholarship

Brad Faxon Scholarship

New England Senior Golfers' Association

Edward J. & Virginia M. Routhier Endowed Scholarship

Golfers by nature remember. Remembering is part of the spirit of the game. We remember to replace the flag, to replace divots, to repair ball marks, to rake bunkers, to call a rule on ourselves to make the game fair to all. We remember because it makes it better for those who follow.

Supporters of the Burke Fund remember those who follow in the same way. You can help make difference. If you would like to know more about helping through a planned gift to the Burke Fund, you can reach the Fund:

By phone at: (401) 272-1350

By mail at: John P. Burke Memorial Fund, One Button Hole Drive, Providence, RI 02909

By e-mail at: burkefund@rigalinks.org