Allen Birge Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Allen Birge Charitable Trust is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $42,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $12,000. 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$42,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$906,782
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,000 the year before.
6% 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 | $36,000 | 18 | $783,346 |
| 2024 | $36,000 | 18 | $831,828 |
| 2025 | $42,000 | 18 | $906,782 |
How to apply
Allen Birge Charitable Trust 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 Allen Birge Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 15 | $34,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $3,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Burroughs Schools | Education | $12,000 |
| Dublin Irish Guard Band Boosters | Education | $3,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | Land preservation | $3,000 |
| Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church | Religious | $3,000 |
| St Louis Symphony Orchestra | Music education | $3,000 |
| Village of Elks Rapid | Land preservation | $3,000 |
| Channel Nine PBS | Education | $2,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Social justice | $2,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | Land preservation/educational | $1,500 |
| St Louis Public Library | Education | $1,500 |
| St Lukes Hospital | Medical services | $1,500 |
| Chads | Mental health | $1,250 |
| Chamber Music Society of St Louis | Education | $1,000 |
| Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ | Religious | $1,000 |
| St Louis Religious Society of Friends | Religious | $1,000 |
| St Louis Art Museum | Arts-education | $750 |
| International Institute of STL | Developmental | $500 |
| St Lukes Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Endownment | Medical services | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Dr Clifford Birge Clifford Birge
- Dr Dr Stanley Birge Stanley Birge D
- Nancy J Birge Nancy J Birge Birge
Questions people ask
Does Allen Birge Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Allen Birge Charitable Trust give?
$42,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Allen Birge Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr Dr Clifford Birge Clifford Birge (Trustee), Dr Dr Stanley Birge Stanley Birge D (Trustee) and Nancy J Birge Nancy J Birge Birge (Trustee).
What does Allen Birge Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.