Birdsong Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Birdsong Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fort Collins, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $172,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$172,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $167,500 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $180,000 | 9 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $167,500 | 10 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $172,500 | 10 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Birdsong Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Birdsong Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $110,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $22,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence University | To provide scholarhsip funds to students from the adirondack region | $25,000 |
| The Wild Center | To support the internship program and education surrounding wildlife in adirondacks region | $25,000 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation | To provide student aid for arts and sciences program for non-wyoming students | $25,000 |
| The Wild Center | To support the internship program and education surrounding wildlife in adirondacks region | $25,000 |
| Colorado Uplift | To support at-risk youth in denver area by providing educational-related services | $20,000 |
| North Country Community College | To provide scholarship funds, textbook funds to students and to cater student emergency needs | $15,000 |
| Wild Salmon Center | To promote the conservation and sustainable use of wild salmon ecosystems across the pacific rim | $15,000 |
| Paul Smith's College | To empower students and ensure that their experiences continue to shape their future. | $15,000 |
| Adirondack Land Trust | To conserve natural resources and sustain the ecological integrity of the adirondacks | $5,000 |
| Friends of Lory State Park | For protection, preservation and enhancement of the park and to foster stewardship, enhance educational and recreational opportunities in partnership with park, and advocate quality programs for visitor of all ages and backgrounds | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynn S Birdsong
- Terry B Birdsong
- Allison S Birdsong
- L Stuart Birdsong
Questions people ask
Does Birdsong Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Birdsong Family Foundation Inc give?
$172,500 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Birdsong Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lynn S Birdsong (Director/ President/Treasu), Terry B Birdsong (Director/ V. P. / Secretar), Allison S Birdsong (Director) and L Stuart Birdsong (Director).
What does Birdsong Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.