The Birk Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Birk Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $440,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$440,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$9.8 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2025 was up from $338,118 the year before.
34% 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 | $326,000 | 23 | $8.2 million |
| 2024 | $338,118 | 30 | $9.0 million |
| 2025 | $440,000 | 32 | $9.8 million |
How to apply
The Birk Family Foundation Inc 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 The Birk Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 18 | $251,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $92,500 |
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $30,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $8,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $7,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity Greenville County | general support for Greenville, east cooper, charleston areas | $60,000 |
| Cristo Rey Charleston High School | General support | $40,000 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey | general support | $30,000 |
| Hope Hall | General support | $30,000 |
| Washington Jesuit Academy | General support | $30,000 |
| Washington School for Girls | General support | $30,000 |
| Bishop Walker School for Boys | General support | $30,000 |
| Mill Village Ministries | General support | $25,000 |
| Operation Home | General suuport | $15,000 |
| Jame Island Community Outreach | General support | $15,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | General support | $10,000 |
| Sea Island Habitat | General support | $10,000 |
| YouthBase | General support | $10,000 |
| Bridges of Hope | General support | $10,000 |
| Camp Happy Days | General support | $10,000 |
| Charleston Habitat for Humanity | General support | $10,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | General support | $10,000 |
| Halos | general support | $7,500 |
| Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach | General support | $7,500 |
| Christ Our King | general support | $7,000 |
| Duke University - Iron Dukes | General support | $7,000 |
| College of Charleston | general support | $5,000 |
| Servants for Sight | General support | $5,000 |
| Canine Companions | General support | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation Texas Hills | General support | $5,000 |
| Home Start Hope | General support | $5,000 |
| Waltswaltz | General support | $3,500 |
| Gonzaga HS | General support | $2,500 |
| Feed My Sheep | General support | $1,500 |
| Hill Country Daily Bread | general support | $1,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Charleston | General support | $1,000 |
| Yale Baseball | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary E Colas
- Timothy Colas
- Robert Colas
Questions people ask
Does The Birk Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Birk Family Foundation Inc give?
$440,000 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Birk Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary E Colas (Director), Timothy Colas (Director) and Robert Colas (Director).
What does The Birk Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and housing and homelessness.