Birdsong Trust Fund
Birdsong Trust Fund is a private foundation, based in SUFFOLK, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $104K. Net investment income was $107K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
+2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$104K
-1.1% YoY
Grant Count
8
-27.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+35.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Birdsong Trust Fund reported a distributable amount of $109K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Birdsong Trust Fund
Based on IRS filings
Birdsong Trust Fund is a private foundation, based in SUFFOLK, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $104K. Net investment income was $107K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,956,474 | $1,901,203 | $1,909,234 |
| Revenue | $181,447 | $118,128 | $192,630 |
| Expenses | $124,528 | $126,662 | $135,009 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $103,809 | $105,000 | $115,079 |
| Net Investment Income | $106,520 | $98,425 | $79,907 |
| Distributable Amount | $108,539 | $99,224 | $101,322 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Nansemond Suffolk Academy ($40,000), Suffolk Youth Athletic Assoc ($25,000), Western Tidewater Free Clinic ($17,591).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN TIDEWATER FREE CLINIC SUFFOLK, VA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $17,591 |
| NANSEMOND SUFFOLK ACADEMY SUFFOLK, VA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| SUFFOLK CHEER FUND SUFFOLK, VA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| SUFFOLK YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOC SUFFOLK, VA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| SUFFOLK MEALS ON WHEELS SUFFOLK, VA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $1,296 |
| NANSEMOND RIVER PRESERVATION SUFFOLK, VA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| HOPE FOR SUFFOLK SUFFOLK, VA | COMMUNIITY SUPPORT | $7,375 |
| PROJECT LIFESAVER CHEASAPEAKE, VA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $3,547 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENT SPAIN | SEC./TREAS. | 1 | — |
| W R SAVAGE III | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM L CHOREY | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| DR RALPH HOWELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CLIFTON HARRELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Birdsong Trust Fund?
As of 2024, Birdsong Trust Fund holds $2.0M in total assets with $181K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $104K in 2024.
Where does Birdsong Trust Fund operate?
Birdsong Trust Fund has awarded grants in Virginia.
What size grants does Birdsong Trust Fund award?
In 2024, Birdsong Trust Fund awarded 8 grants totaling $104K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Birdsong Trust Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Birdsong Trust Fund reported a distributable amount of $109K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Birdsong Trust Fund's EIN?
Birdsong Trust Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6039845. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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