Birch Island Foundation
Birch Island Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $95,000 through 16 grants to charitable organizations.
Birch Island Foundation at a glance
In short: Birch Island Foundation gave $95K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,000
- +38.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,938
- +12.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,811,803
- +26.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Birch Island Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 895 Inman Village Parkway Ne, Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: (404) 694-3450
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Birch Island Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cure Alzheimer's Fund ($10K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Florida (21%), New York (14%), Washington, DC (13%), Massachusetts (11%), and Kentucky (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Birch Island Foundation gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 79% 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 (2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $95K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund Wellesley Hills, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Dav Charitable Service Trust Erlanger, KY | General | $10,000 |
| Folds of Honor Owasso, OK | General | $10,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | Parkinson's Research | $10,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Strong Towns Brainerd, MN | General | $5,000 |
| The National Forest Foundation Missoula, MT | General | $5,000 |
| Bay Park Conservancy Sarasota, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Sarasota General Hospital Sarasota, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,811,803 | $691,189 | $98,704 | $95,000 | 16 | $95,000 | $437,339 | $119,595 |
| 2023 | $2,219,318 | $630,330 | $71,862 | $68,500 | 13 | $68,500 | $302,805 | $93,568 |
| 2022 | $1,660,850 | $465,818 | $5,027 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $7,772 | $68,092 |
| 2021 | $1,200,059 | $1,200,059 | — | — | — | — | — | $4,958 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Birch Island Foundation reported a distributable amount of $120K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as national parks, Parkinson’s research, education, health, conservation, and community development. The National Parks Conservation Association describes its mission as protecting America’s national parks for present and future generations. The Michael J. Fox Foundation says it funds research toward a cure for Parkinson’s disease and improved therapies. Khan Academy describes its mission as providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Strong Towns says it advocates for financially strong, resilient development and safe, livable, inviting cities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $95,000. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the grants listed were $10,000 each to the National Parks Conservation Association and the Michael J. Fox Foundation, $5,000 to Strong Towns, and $2,500 to Khan Academy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John C. Reece II, Laura J. Bjorkholm, Nathaniel P. Reece, and John C. Reece III as trustees.
Birch Island Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John C. Reece II
Trustee
On filings since 2021
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John C. Reece III
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Laura J. Bjorkholm
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nathaniel P. Reece
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Birch Island Foundation
How much does Birch Island Foundation give each year?
Birch Island Foundation gave $95K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $69K across 13 grants.
What is Birch Island Foundation's typical grant size?
Birch Island Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,938, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Birch Island Foundation give grants?
Birch Island Foundation's top state is Florida, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (14%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (4 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Birch Island Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Birch Island Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Birch Island Foundation's largest grantees?
Birch Island Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cure Alzheimer's Fund ($10,000), Dav Charitable Service Trust ($10,000) and Folds of Honor ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Birch Island Foundation?
Birch Island Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $120K (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 Birch Island Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as national parks, Parkinson’s research, education, health, conservation, and community development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Birch Island Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Birch Island Foundation's EIN?
Birch Island Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6540286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Birch Island Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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