Bird Island Trust Inc
Bird Island Trust Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $180K. Net investment income was $145K.
Bird Island Trust Inc at a glance
In short: Bird Island Trust Inc gave $180K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $180K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $180,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $180,000
- Median grant
- $180,000
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Bird Island Trust Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was National Audubon Society Inc ($180K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Audubon Society Inc New York, NY | General Support | $180,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $150,445 | $268,060 | $180,000 | 1 | $219,125 | $145,354 |
| 2020 | $117,615 | $75,000 | $6,140 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bird Island Trust Inc is led by Tamsen Ann Ziff co Spencer Lehv, President on the 2021 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Tamsen Ann Ziff co Spencer Lehv
President
New on the 2021 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Stafford
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Lehv
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tamsen Ann Ziff (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Bird Island Trust Inc
How much does Bird Island Trust Inc give each year?
Bird Island Trust Inc gave $180K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Bird Island Trust Inc?
Bird Island Trust Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in New York, NY.
Where does Bird Island Trust Inc operate?
Bird Island Trust Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Bird Island Trust Inc's EIN?
Bird Island Trust Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0274856. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
Live grants for the work Bird Island Trust Inc funds
Environment & Animals Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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