Byrd-Borland Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Byrd-Borland Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $89,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $7,000. 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$89,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $73,000 the year before.
7% 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 | $65,000 | 29 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $73,000 | 28 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $89,000 | 28 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Byrd-Borland 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 Byrd-Borland Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 6 | $22,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $11,000 |
| New York | 3 | $8,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $7,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $7,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $6,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $4,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colective Power for Reprductive Justice | Furtherance of donee mission | $7,000 |
| Safe Passage Camino Seguro | Furtherance of donee mission | $6,000 |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project | Furtherance of donee mission | $5,000 |
| Little Sisters Fund | Furtherance of donee mission | $5,000 |
| Trenton Circus Squad | Furtherance of donee mission | $5,000 |
| Florence Immigrant & Refugee Project | Furtherance of donee mission | $4,000 |
| Look for the Good Project | Furtherance of donee mission | $4,000 |
| Trust Women Foundation | Furtherance of donee mission | $4,000 |
| Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights | Furtherance of donee mission | $4,000 |
| 350ORG | Furtherance of donee mission | $3,000 |
| Broad St Love | Furtherance of donee mission | $3,000 |
| Center for Greiving Children | Furtherance of donee mission | $3,000 |
| Frankford Friends School | Furtherance of donee mission | $3,000 |
| Maine Family Planning | Furtherance of donee mission | $3,000 |
| Maine Inside Out | Furtherance of donee mission | $3,000 |
| Nasw Disaster Fund | Furtherance of donee mission | $3,000 |
| No More Deaths | Furtherance of donee mission | $3,000 |
| Pebble Street | Furtherance of donne mission | $3,000 |
| Project Hospitality | Furtherance of donee mission | $3,000 |
| Chance in Life | Furtherance of donee mission | $2,000 |
| Daily Bread of Melbourne | Furtherance of donee mission | $2,000 |
| Natural Resources Council of Maine | Furtherance of donee mission | $2,000 |
| Pa Innocence Project | Furtherance of donee mission | $2,000 |
| Save the Manatee Club | Furtherance of donee mission | $2,000 |
| Women's Center of Brevard | Furtherance of donee mission | $2,000 |
| Aegis America | Furtherance of donee mission | $1,000 |
| Candles | Furtherance of donee mission | $1,000 |
| New Harvest Fellowshi | Furtherance of donee mission | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Caren Byrd
- Jeffrey Borland
- Elizabeth Borland
- Phillip Demara
Questions people ask
Does Byrd-Borland Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Byrd-Borland Foundation give?
$89,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Byrd-Borland Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Caren Byrd (President), Jeffrey Borland (Treasurer), Elizabeth Borland (Secretary) and Phillip Demara (Director).
What does Byrd-Borland Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and youth programs.