Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.1 million in 244 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $750,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.1 million
- Number of grants244
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$125 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.0 million the year before.
53% of its 2024 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 | $6.0 million | 246 | $132 million |
| 2024 | $6.1 million | 244 | $125 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Debora Durkin President 103 Foulk Road 200, Wilmington, DE 19803 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (833) 940-5233 |
| What to submit | No specific form but must include full description of the project,the purpose and implementation. Also require IRS determination letter, current financials and budget. |
What Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 40 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 63 | $1.8 million |
| California | 50 | $1.5 million |
| Kansas | 7 | $557,500 |
| New Jersey | 17 | $475,000 |
| New York | 18 | $340,000 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $210,000 |
| Ohio | 4 | $145,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $127,500 |
| Georgia | 5 | $88,000 |
| Kentucky | 6 | $82,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waco Fam Practice Fdn | New pharmacy | $750,000 |
| Ave Philomena | Family apostolic pavillion | $500,000 |
| SBCS Corporation | New community building lobby | $250,000 |
| Uc San Diego Birch Aquarium | General operating support | $225,000 |
| Kick Start | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Grossmont Hospital Fdn | General operating support | $150,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Christian Health Care Center | General Support | $100,000 |
| Ramapo College Foundation | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ | General operating support | $100,000 |
| St Scholastica Priory | General operating support | $100,000 |
| House of Ukraine | Humanitarian programs | $75,000 |
| McKinley Presidential Library | General operating support | $75,000 |
| San Diego Natural History Museum | Education & exhibits | $65,000 |
| Operation Warm | Winter coats program-repl | $65,000 |
| Cornell Law School | Educational programs | $50,000 |
| Burn Institute | Burn survivor support | $50,000 |
| Mission of Divine Mercy Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Valley Hospital Foundation | General operating support | $50,000 |
| USC Leventhal School of Accounting | Student aid & scholarship | $50,000 |
| Chula Vista Firefighters Foundation | Special projects | $50,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | General operating support | $50,000 |
| St Mary's Monastery | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Heartbeat Intl | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Living Coast Discovery Center | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Empowering Strides | General operating support | $45,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Assn Inc | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Tisch Ms Research Center | Medical research | $35,000 |
| Parlance Chamber Concerts Inc | Operating support program | $30,000 |
| For Kids Foundation | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Retrieving Freedom | General operating support | $30,000 |
| The Potter's Hand Foundation | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Freedom Service Dogs | General operating support | $30,000 |
| San Diego Council on Literacy | Literacy network program | $25,000 |
| Missionaries of the Holy Family | General operating support | $25,000 |
| San Diego State University Foundati | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Angel Flight West | General operating support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Debora Durkin
- Christopher Patek
Questions people ask
Does Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc give?
$6.1 million in tax year 2024, across 244 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Debora Durkin (President) and Christopher Patek (Vp/Secretary).
What does Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.