Birdsong Trust Fund
Accepts applications
Birdsong Trust Fund is a private foundation in Suffolk, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $103,809 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $7,688 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$103,809
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$7,688
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $105,000 the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 | $105,000 | 11 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $103,809 | 8 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William Chorey 330 West Constance Road, Suffolk, VA 23434 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (757) 539-7451, bchorey@choreyrealty.net |
| What to submit | Letter explaining financial need and qualifications to be accepted as a recipient of sponsorship. |
| Restrictions | Applicant must live or be located in suffolk, Virginia, have a specific need and demonstrate an exceptional reason to be considered. The trust generally does not grant scholarships. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 8 | $103,809 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nansemond Suffolk Academy | Community support | $40,000 |
| Suffolk Youth Athletic Assoc | Community support | $25,000 |
| Western Tidewater Free Clinic | Community support | $17,591 |
| Nansemond River Preservation | Community support | $8,000 |
| Hope for Suffolk | Communiity support | $7,375 |
| Project Lifesaver | Community support | $3,547 |
| Suffolk Meals on Wheels | Community support | $1,296 |
| Suffolk Cheer Fund | Community support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kent Spain
- W R Savage III
- William L Chorey
- Dr Ralph Howell
- Clifton Harrell
Questions people ask
Does Birdsong Trust Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Birdsong Trust Fund give?
$103,809 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $7,688.
Who runs Birdsong Trust Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Kent Spain (Sec./Treas.), W R Savage III (Trustee), William L Chorey (Chairman) and Dr Ralph Howell (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.