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Birkey Family Foundation is a private trust based in GRAND RAPIDS, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is Peter M Birkey. It holds total assets of $2M. Annual income is reported at $224K. Total assets have grown from $542K in 2011 to $1.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota and Iowa. According to available records, Birkey Family Foundation has made 16 grants totaling $378K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $71K in 2020 to $117K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $190K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $110K, with an average award of $24K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Iowa and Minnesota. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$35K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Birkey Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 16 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IA, MN.
Birkey Family Foundation has distributed a total of $378K across 16 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $24K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $110K.
Birkey Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Birkey Family Foundation is headquartered in GRAND RAPIDS, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Birkey | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$117K
Total Assets
$1.9M
Fair Market Value
$2.7M
Net Worth
$1.9M
Grants Paid
$117K
Contributions
$501K
Net Investment Income
$19K
Distribution Amount
$104K
Total: $750K
Total Grants
16
Total Giving
$378K
Average Grant
$24K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coe CollegeGeneral | Cedar Rapids, IA | $110K | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Community FoundationGeneral | Grand Rapids, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Itasca Community College FoundationGeneral | Grand Rapids, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Community Presbyterian ChurchGeneral | Grand Rapids, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Food BankGeneral | Grand Rapids, MN | $100 | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Area Community FoundationGeneral | Grand Rapids, MN | $35K | 2020 |
| United Way Of 1000 LakesGeneral | Grand Rapids, MN | $10K | 2020 |
| Wabana Chain Of Lakes AssociationGeneral | Grand Rapids, MN | $5K | 2020 |