F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill
Accepts applications
F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $67,730 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $13,310. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$67,730
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$13,310
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $61,913 the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,082 | 14 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $61,913 | 15 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $67,730 | 16 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William Birkhill 253 Marblehead, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (248) 258-0366 |
| What to submit | Letter of request |
What F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 13 | $59,215 |
| New York | 1 | $4,015 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne State University | Support of daily operations | $13,310 |
| The Salvation Army | Support of daily operations | $10,500 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank Inc | Support of daily operations | $7,500 |
| The Henry Ford | Support of daily operations | $5,500 |
| Humane Society of Huron Valley | Support of daily operations | $4,500 |
| House N2 Home | Support for daily operation | $4,500 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Support for daily operation | $4,015 |
| A2ETHICS Org | Support for daily operation | $3,000 |
| Edchoice | Support of daily operations | $2,500 |
| Hospice of Michigan Inc | Support of daily operations | $2,500 |
| The University of Michigan | Support of daily operations | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Support of daily operations | $2,000 |
| Covenant House Michigan | Support for daily operation | $2,000 |
| Fisher House Michigan | Support for daily operation | $2,000 |
| Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear | Support for daily operation | $750 |
| Forgotten Harvest Inc | Support for daily operation | $655 |
Officers and trustees
- William Birkhill
- Frederick Birkhill Jr
Questions people ask
Does F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill give?
$67,730 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill?
Its 2025 filing lists William Birkhill (President) and Frederick Birkhill Jr (Vice President).
What does F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and veterans.