Binswanger Glass Foundation
Binswanger Glass Foundation is a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports 16 grants totaling $63,450 to charitable organizations in Virginia, Kansas, Missouri, and Florida.
Binswanger Glass Foundation at a glance
In short: Binswanger Glass Foundation gave $63K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Virginia. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,450
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,966
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $113,470
- +5.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Binswanger Glass Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not require a form. The filing says to provide the applicant’s name and address, the purpose of the request, and an IRS determination letter. Applicants must qualify under Section 170 of the IRS Code and may not be private foundations.
- Contact
Application contact: M I Binswanger
Mailing address: 7700 Hill Drive, Richmond, VA 23225
Phone: (804) 272-0551
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Binswanger Glass Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Family Services ($13K). Together the top 10 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Virginia (57%), Kansas (20%), Missouri (20%), and Florida (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Binswanger Glass Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 16 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2021) to $65K (2023). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Services Overland Park, KS | General Charitable Purpose | $12,675 |
| Jackson County CASA Kansas City, MO | General Charitable Purpose | $12,675 |
| VCU Massey Cancer Center Richmond, VA | General Charitable Purpose | $12,000 |
| Valentine Richmond History Center Richmond, VA | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Science Museum of Virginia Richmond, VA | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| James River Association Richmond, VA | General Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Bon Air Sheltering Arms Foundation Richmond, VA | General Charitable Purpose of Donee | $3,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation Merrifield, VA | General Charitable Purpose of Donee | $2,500 |
| Crow Sanibel, FL | General Charitable Purpose of Donee | $2,000 |
| Richmond SPCA Richmond, VA | General Charitable Purpose of Donee | $1,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $113,470 | $69,584 | $65,293 | $63,450 | 16 | $63,450 | $68,735 | $74,293 |
| 2024 | $108,079 | $66,851 | $60,331 | $58,400 | 15 | $58,400 | $65,971 | $63,426 |
| 2023 | $101,559 | $64,842 | $66,459 | $64,600 | 15 | $64,600 | $63,964 | $58,368 |
| 2022 | $103,176 | $63,152 | $64,650 | $62,950 | 15 | $62,950 | $62,338 | $64,605 |
| 2021 | $104,674 | $60,427 | $57,155 | $55,304 | 12 | $55,304 | $59,532 | $62,923 |
| 2020 | $101,402 | $62,714 | $60,732 | $59,000 | 13 | — | $61,878 | $55,347 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Binswanger Glass Foundation reported a distributable amount of $74K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including family services, child advocacy, cancer care, history, science, environmental conservation, animal welfare, and other charitable purposes. For example, Jewish Family Services describes its mission as serving Jewish and general communities through programs for individuals and families facing life challenges. Jackson County CASA says it helps abused and neglected children in the county family court system receive representation. The James River Association describes its mission as protecting the James River and promoting conservation and responsible stewardship. Maymont Foundation says it creates experiences that delight, educate, and inspire.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $63,450 through 16 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $12,675, with a median grant of $2,250. Its largest reported grants were $12,675 each to Jewish Family Services in Overland Park, Kansas, and Jackson County CASA in Kansas City, Missouri, followed by $12,000 to VCU Massey Cancer Center in Richmond, Virginia. Other reported grants included $5,000 each to the Valentine Richmond History Center and Science Museum of Virginia; $3,000 each to the James River Association and Bon Air Sheltering Arms Foundation; and $2,500 to Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists M I Binswanger as president, Betsy Binswanger as secretary/treasurer, Ellen Binswanger as vice president, and Katherine Grubb as director.
Binswanger Glass Foundation is led by M. I. Binswanger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
M. I. Binswanger
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katherine Grubb
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Betsy Binswanger
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ellen Binswanger
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Binswanger Glass Foundation
How much does Binswanger Glass Foundation give each year?
Binswanger Glass Foundation gave $63K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 15 grants.
What is Binswanger Glass Foundation's typical grant size?
Binswanger Glass Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $3,966, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Binswanger Glass Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Binswanger Glass Foundation give grants?
Binswanger Glass Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kansas (20%) and Missouri (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (8 grants) and Gloucester, VA (3 grants).
Does Binswanger Glass Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Binswanger Glass Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Binswanger Glass Foundation's largest grantees?
Binswanger Glass Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Family Services ($12,675), Jackson County CASA ($12,675) and VCU Massey Cancer Center ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Binswanger Glass Foundation?
Binswanger Glass Foundation reported $113K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $74K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Binswanger Glass Foundation fund?
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including family services, child advocacy, cancer care, history, science, environmental conservation, animal welfare, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Binswanger Glass Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not require a form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Binswanger Glass Foundation's EIN?
Binswanger Glass Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6036349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Binswanger Glass Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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