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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 700 students for nearly 60 years.
Today there are many other options 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.
The Burke Fund is fortunate to be the beneficiary of several individual planned
giving programs.
The Burke Fund is pleased to announce the establishment of a new endowed award,
Joseph J. Sprague, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund. This fund recognizes his long service and devotion to the
Fund and to the students who received financial assistance from the Fund.
This four year scholarship recognizes an outstanding applicant annually who has achieved
an excellent academic record, displays outstanding citizenship both in school and in the community and has
financial need.
Joe Sprague, Jr. congratulates Tyler Brantingham
recipient of the Joseph J. Sprague, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
The inaugural recipient is Tyler Brantingham who is entering Boston University. Tyler was
sponsored for a Burke Scholarship by the Newport Country Club.
Initial support for this endowment was provided by memorial donations in Mr.
Sprague’s memory and by the John P. Burke Memorial Fund.
To further endow the Joseph J. Sprague, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, a Charitable
Gift Annuity in Mr. Sprague’s memory of $100,000 was received from John C. Davis of Riviera Beach,
Florida.
Future donations in Mr. Sprague’s memory will be added to the Fund.
The Rhode Island State Seniors Golf Association has been a faithful contributor to the Burke Fund since the 1950’s. The Fund is proud to be a partner in establishing a scholarship fund with this organization. This annual award recognizes the sustained support and the belief of the members of the Rhode Island State Senior Golf Association in the mission of the Burke Fund.
The first recipient is Edward Donahue sponsored by Agawam Hunt and is entering Saint Anselm College.
Additional contributions on behalf of the Rhode Island State Seniors Golf Association will further endow this scholarship fund for future students.
The Doane Scholarship was started in 1954 by the Marguerite T. Doane Charitable Foundation in honor of her father. It is endowed to support Burke Fund Scholars attending Brown University. Since its inception, there have been twenty-five recipients of the scholarship.
Established in 1996, this Fund supports Burke Fund Scholars who attend Providence College. The 2005 recipient is James Gallagher, sponsored by the Newport Country Club.
This endowment award from the University is for students pursuing a career in golf management at the Florida campus.
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
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