Birtcher Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Birtcher Family Foundation is a private foundation in Napa, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $300,149 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$300,149
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2025 was up from $220,176 the year before.
90% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $133,017 | 7 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $220,176 | 9 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $300,149 | 11 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Wwwbirtcherfamilyfoundationorg 2900 Hillcrest Drive, Napa, CA 94558 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (707) 252-7930 |
| What to submit | Website application portal |
| Restrictions | Limited to christian organizations and endeavors |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Birtcher Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $172,049 |
| Georgia | 1 | $35,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $30,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $22,600 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $22,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $18,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tefthornston Education Fund | Emergency building repairs | $50,000 |
| Africa New Day | School expansion | $50,000 |
| Operation Mobilization | Classrooms and security fence | $35,000 |
| Africa New Life | Land purchase | $30,000 |
| Life Child Africa Foundation | Build primary classroom | $25,000 |
| Tefthornston Education Fund | Renovate training center | $25,000 |
| Milele Int'l | Agriculture, dairy & poultry structures | $22,049 |
| Team Expansion | Build training center | $22,000 |
| Transformed for Life | Living security fence | $18,500 |
| Hope for Haiti's Children | Teacher and classroom furnishings | $17,100 |
| Acacia of Hope | Science lab upgrades | $5,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Baron Birtcher
- Joanne M Birtcher
- Cynthia Jennings
- Brandon Birtcher
- Whitney Janisch
- Neil Paur
- Chris Yarco
Questions people ask
Does Birtcher Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Birtcher Family Foundation give?
$300,149 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Birtcher Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Baron Birtcher (President), Joanne M Birtcher (Founder, Director), Cynthia Jennings (Secretary/Treasurer) and Brandon Birtcher (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Birtcher Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and youth programs.