Binswanger Glass Foundation
Accepts applications
Binswanger Glass Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $63,450 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $12,675. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$63,450
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$12,675
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $58,400 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 | $64,600 | 15 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $58,400 | 15 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $63,450 | 16 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | M I Binswanger 7700 Hill Drive, Richmond, VA 23225 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (804) 272-0551 |
| What to submit | No required form. Need name, address, purpose, and IRS determination letter. |
| Restrictions | Must be qualified under sec 170 of IRS code and not a private foundation |
What Binswanger Glass Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 13 | $36,100 |
| Kansas | 1 | $12,675 |
| Missouri | 1 | $12,675 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Services | General charitable purpose | $12,675 |
| Jackson County Casa | General charitable purpose | $12,675 |
| Vcu Massey Cancer Center | General charitable purpose | $12,000 |
| Valentine Richmond History Center | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Science Museum of Virginia | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| James River Association | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Bon Air Sheltering Arms Foundation | General charitable purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | General charitable purpose of donee | $2,500 |
| Crow | General charitable purpose of donee | $2,000 |
| Richmond SPCA | General charitable purpose of donee | $1,600 |
| Maymont Foundation | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Lewis Ginter Botannical Garden | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| St Luke's Historic Church Museum | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Gloucester-Matthews Humane Society | General charitable purpose of donee | $500 |
| Gloucester Volunteer Fire & Rescue | General charitable purpose of donee | $500 |
| Gloucester Community Foundation | General charitable purpose of donee | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- M I Binswanger
- Betsy Binswanger
- Ellen Binswanger
- Katherine Grubb
Questions people ask
Does Binswanger Glass Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Binswanger Glass Foundation give?
$63,450 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Binswanger Glass Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists M I Binswanger (President), Betsy Binswanger (Sec/Treasure), Ellen Binswanger (Vice Preside) and Katherine Grubb (Director).
What does Binswanger Glass Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and arts and culture.