Byrd Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Byrd Family Foundation is a private foundation in North Chesterfield, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $115,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$115,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $97,000 the year before.
13% 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 | $90,000 | 23 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $97,000 | 23 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $115,000 | 24 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas and Daisy Byrd 2711 Buford Rd 379, North Chesterfield, VA 23235-2423 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (804) 212-7488, tbyrd.takecare@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Letter stating reason for request specifying the terms of the grant and the purpose for which the funds will be used |
| Restrictions | Must be a qualifying charitable organization under irc sec 501(c)(3). The focus of the foundation is to provide funds for charitable, educational, scientific, and literary services to children, the elderly and the underprivileged. |
What Byrd Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 16 | $101,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $4,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FIT4KIDS | General operating purposes | $35,000 |
| Crossover Ministry | General operating purposes | $12,500 |
| Caritas | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Healing Place | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Stop Child Abuse Now | General operating purposes | $6,000 |
| Uprva | General operating purposes | $6,000 |
| Arts for Humanity | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Swimrva | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation | General operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Virginia Historical Society | General operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Central Virginia Foodbank | General operating purposes | $2,000 |
| Colonial Heights Food Pantry | General operating purposes | $2,000 |
| Grassroot Soccer Inc | General operating purposes | $2,000 |
| Harvest Hope Food Bank | General operating purposes | $2,000 |
| Oregon Foodbank | General operating purposes | $2,000 |
| St Louis Area Foodbank | General operating purposes | $2,000 |
| God's Pantry Food Bank | General operating purposes | $1,500 |
| Cancerdancer | General operating purposes | $1,000 |
| Children's Museum of Richmond | General operating purposes | $1,000 |
| CM of Indianapolis | General operating purposes | $1,000 |
| Read Rva | General operating purposes | $1,000 |
| Room to Read | General operating purposes | $1,000 |
| Science Museum of Virginia | General operating purposes | $1,000 |
| Shalom Farms | General operating purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas R Byrd
- Daisy H Byrd
- Jason C Byrd
- Megan T Peyton
Questions people ask
Does Byrd Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Byrd Family Foundation give?
$115,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Byrd Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas R Byrd (President/Treasurer), Daisy H Byrd (Secretary), Jason C Byrd (Board Member) and Megan T Peyton (Board Member).
What does Byrd Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and food and hunger.