Birmingham-Dorsey Char Tr
Preselected recipients only
Birmingham-Dorsey Char Tr is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $116,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$116,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $116,000 the year before.
13% 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 | $116,000 | 15 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $116,000 | 15 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $116,000 | 15 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Birmingham-Dorsey Char Tr 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 Birmingham-Dorsey Char Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 12 | $97,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $8,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $8,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Heartland | General operating | $20,000 |
| Microgrants | General operating | $12,500 |
| The Food Group | General operating | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charitiesdorothy Day Cntr | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating | $8,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Assoc St Paul | General operating | $8,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operating | $8,000 |
| Solid Ground | General operating | $8,000 |
| Friends in Need Food Shelf | General operating | $8,000 |
| Our Lady of Peace Home | General operating | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Homes Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| My Very Own Bed | General operating | $4,500 |
| Arc of Greater Twin Cities | General operating | $3,000 |
| Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation | General operating | $3,000 |
| Uplift North | General operating | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas J O'Meara
- Nancy H Frankenberry
- US Bank N A
- Lisa Hiniker Poernich
Questions people ask
Does Birmingham-Dorsey Char Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Birmingham-Dorsey Char Tr give?
$116,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Birmingham-Dorsey Char Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas J O'Meara (Trustee), Nancy H Frankenberry (Trustee), US Bank N A (Trustee) and Lisa Hiniker Poernich (Trustee).
What does Birmingham-Dorsey Char Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and food and hunger.