Birdsong Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Birdsong Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Suffolk, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$235,730
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2024 was up from $450,500 the year before.
91% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $450,500 | 24 | $292,437 |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 20 | $235,730 |
How to apply
Birdsong 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.
What Birdsong Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 16 | $723,500 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $250,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nansemond Suffolk Academy | Education | $100,000 |
| Operation Smile | Social assistance | $100,000 |
| Randolph Macon College | Education | $100,000 |
| Suffolk Center for the Cultural Art | Arts | $100,000 |
| Suffolk Center for the Cultural Art | Arts | $100,000 |
| Global Action Platform Belmont University | Social assistance | $100,000 |
| Global Action Platform Belmont University | Social assistance | $100,000 |
| Suffolk Youth Athletic Association | Youth recreation | $50,000 |
| Nansemond Suffolk Academy | Education | $50,000 |
| Randolph Macon College | Education | $50,000 |
| Global Action Platform Belmont University | Social assistance | $50,000 |
| Mana Nutrition | Social assistance | $30,000 |
| Rappahannock General Hospital | Healthcare | $25,000 |
| Suffolk YMCA | Social assistance | $25,000 |
| Suffolk Center for the Cultural Art | Arts | $10,000 |
| Individual | Education | $5,000 |
| Nansemond River Preservation | Education | $5,000 |
| Suffolk YMCA | Social assistance | $2,000 |
| Suffolk YMCA | Social assistance | $1,000 |
| The Virginia College Fund | Education | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- George Y Birdsong
- Stephen L Huber
- Charles R Birdsong
- Everett B Birdsong
- S Paul Huber
Questions people ask
Does Birdsong Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Birdsong Charitable Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Birdsong Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists George Y Birdsong (Director/Ass), Stephen L Huber (Director), Charles R Birdsong (Director/Pre) and Everett B Birdsong (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Birdsong Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and arts and culture.