Birch Island Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Birch Island Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $95,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$95,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $68,500 the year before.
50% 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 | $68,500 | 13 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $95,000 | 16 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Birch Island Foundation 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 Birch Island Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $13,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $12,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | General | $10,000 |
| Dav Charitable Service Trust | General | $10,000 |
| Folds of Honor | General | $10,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation | Parkinson's research | $10,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | General | $10,000 |
| Strong Towns | General | $5,000 |
| The National Forest Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Bay Park Conservancy | General | $5,000 |
| Sarasota General Hospital | General | $5,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | General | $5,000 |
| Children First Sarasota Head Start | General | $5,000 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | General | $5,000 |
| The Waterkeeper Alliance | General | $3,500 |
| Khan Academy | General | $2,500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| The Travis Audubon Society | General | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John C Reece II
- Laura J Bjorkholm
- Nathaniel P Reece
- John C Reece III
Questions people ask
Does Birch Island Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Birch Island Foundation give?
$95,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Birch Island Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John C Reece II (Trustee), Laura J Bjorkholm (Trustee), Nathaniel P Reece (Trustee) and John C Reece III (Trustee).
What does Birch Island Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and health.