Bird - Townley Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bird - Townley Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,100 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $2,800 and the largest $3,000. 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$11,100
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$2,800
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$264,570
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $10,600 the year before.
25% 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 | $8,000 | 4 | $177,262 |
| 2024 | $10,600 | 4 | $215,858 |
| 2025 | $11,100 | 4 | $264,570 |
How to apply
Bird - Townley Charitable 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $11,100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carlow University | Cls extended day & summer | $3,000 |
| Women's Center & Shelter | General | $3,000 |
| Power | General | $2,600 |
| Cancer Bridges | General | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Smithfield Trust Company
- David C Townley
- Julia W Bird
- Laura T Bird
Questions people ask
Does Bird - Townley Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bird - Townley Charitable Foundation give?
$11,100 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $2,800.
Who runs Bird - Townley Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Smithfield Trust Company (Co-Trustee), David C Townley (Co-Trustee), Julia W Bird (Co-Trustee) and Laura T Bird (Co-Trustee).