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Briarwood Farm Foundation is a private corporation based in KALAMAZOO, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is The Connable Office Inc.. It holds total assets of $2.1M. Annual income is reported at $502K. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. 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 Michigan, California and Virginia. According to available records, Briarwood Farm Foundation has made 47 grants totaling $467K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $109K in 2020 to $21K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $238K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $63K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, Virginia, New York, which account for 64% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$7K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 14 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.
Briarwood Farm Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 47 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, VA, NY.
Briarwood Farm Foundation has distributed a total of $467K across 47 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $63K.
Briarwood Farm Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Briarwood Farm Foundation is headquartered in KALAMAZOO, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James C Melvin | SECRETARY/TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| George N Todd | PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth R Todd | VICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Clare K Todd | VICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bradley E Weller | TREASURER/TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$48K
Total Assets
$2M
Fair Market Value
$2.6M
Net Worth
$2M
Grants Paid
$21K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$60K
Distribution Amount
$121K
Total Grants
47
Total Giving
$467K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$7K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Institute Of ArtsCERAMICS DEPARTMENT | Kalamazoo, MI | $7K | 2023 |
| Together RisingUKRAINE RESPONSE | Falls Church, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Palestine Children'S Relief FundOPERATING SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| Border KindnessOPERATING SUPPORT | El Centro, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| Nature ConservancySILVER CREEK NATURE PRESERVE | Arlington, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaMATCHING GIFT CAMPAIGN | New York, NY | $40K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of MichiganOPERATING SUPPORT | Ann Arbor, MI | $7K | 2022 |
| First Congregational Church Of KalamazooCHILDREN'S NATURE PLAYSCAPE | Kalamazoo, MI | $7K | 2022 |
| Kalamazoo Nature CenterOPERATING SUPPORT | Kalamazoo, MI | $8K | 2021 |
| Pathfinder InternationalOPERATING SUPPORT | Watertown, MA | $8K | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Greater TexasABORTION CARE SERVICES | Dallas, TX | $7K | 2021 |
| Kalamazoo Symphony OrchestraMARVELOUS MUSIC PROGRAM | Kalamazoo, MI | $7K | 2021 |
| Kazoo SchoolOPERATING SUPPORT | Kalamazoo, MI | $5K | 2021 |
| Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club IncOPERATING SUPPORT | Steamboat Springs, CO | $4K | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Leadville National Fish HatcheryOPERATING SUPPORT | Leadville, CO | $4K | 2021 |
| RaicesOPERATING SUPPORT | San Antonio, TX | $3K | 2021 |
| Ocean Cleanup North Pacific FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | New York City, NY | $3K | 2021 |
| Happy Dog Ranch FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Littleton, CO | $3K | 2021 |
| Alliance For The Great LakesOPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2021 |
| For Love Of WaterOPERATING SUPPORT | Traverse City, MI | $3K | 2021 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council IncOPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2021 |
| No One Left BehindOPERATING SUPPORT | Merrifield, VA | $2K | 2021 |
| Network For Goodlulapin chumash foundation | Washington Dc, DC | $2K | 2021 |
| ImagitrendsPLANET OF THE HUMANS DOCUMENTARY | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| Ywca Of KalamazooSHELTERING WOMEN IN NEED | Kalamazoo, MI | $7K | 2020 |
| Shiloh Baptist ChurchCHURCH RENOVATIONS | Columbus, OH | $5K | 2020 |
| Nature Conservancy IncOPERATING SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $4K | 2020 |
| Ojai Valley Fire Safe Council IncSHEPHERDESS LAND & LIVESTOCK | Ojai, CA | $3K | 2020 |
| World Population BalanceOPERATING SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2020 |