Birdseye Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Birdseye Foundation is a private foundation in Lebanon, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $200,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$200,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $190,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $190,000 | 22 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $190,000 | 23 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $200,000 | 22 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Birdseye 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 Birdseye Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 20 | $180,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Valley Waldorf School | General support | $40,000 |
| Upper Valley Haven | General support | $22,500 |
| Vermont Food Bank | General support | $22,500 |
| Clara Martin Center | General support | $13,000 |
| Pathways Vermont | General support | $13,000 |
| Second Wind Foundation | General support | $13,000 |
| Listen Community Services | Fuel assistance | $10,000 |
| Upper Valley Land Trust | General support | $10,000 |
| Willing Hands | General support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Northern New England | General support | $7,500 |
| Children's Literacy Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Preservation Trust of Vermont - Historic Barns | General support | $5,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | General support for vermont | $5,000 |
| Vermont Land Trust | General support | $5,000 |
| Young Writers Project Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Northeast Organic Farming Association (Nofa) of Vermont | General support | $4,000 |
| Pomfret Fire and Rescue | General support | $2,500 |
| Town of Pomfret - Town Hall | General support | $2,500 |
| Upper Valley Trails Alliance | General support | $1,500 |
| Woodstock Area Mountain Bike Associaton Inc | General support | $1,500 |
| Circus Smirkus | General support | $1,000 |
| Abbott Memorial Library | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- S Cross
Questions people ask
Does Birdseye Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Birdseye Foundation give?
$200,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Birdseye Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists S Cross (President/Director/Secreta).
What does Birdseye Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.