Briarwood Farm Foundation
Briarwood Farm Foundation is a private foundation based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Michigan and several other states, including organizations working in areas such as the arts, education, animal rescue, humanitarian relief, public broadcasting, and nature preservation.
Briarwood Farm Foundation at a glance
In short: Briarwood Farm Foundation gave $55K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Michigan. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,000
- +161.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +120.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $2,069,513
- +2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Briarwood Farm Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 136 East Michigan Avenue Suite 1201, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3936
Phone: (269) 382-5800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Briarwood Farm Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colby's Crew Rescue ($15K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 53 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (44%), Virginia (33%), California (15%), New York (4%), and Idaho (4%). The listed grants include support for organizations in those states as well as a $1,000 grant to American Red Cross in Boone, Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Briarwood Farm Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 59% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2023) to $119K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colby's Crew Rescue Charlottesville, VA | Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra Kalamazoo, MI | Marvelous Music Program | $8,000 |
| Parks Foundation of Kalamazoo County Kalamazoo, MI | Arthur and Mildred Woollam Nature Preserve | $8,000 |
| Kalamazoo Country Day School Portage, MI | Operating Support | $4,000 |
| Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Kalamazoo, MI | Ceramics Department | $4,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund Los Angeles, CA | Operating Support | $4,000 |
| Scribble Los Angeles, CA | Operating Suppport | $4,000 |
| PBS Foundation Arlington, VA | Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NY | Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Hailey, ID | Silver Creek Nature Preserve | $2,000 |
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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 | $2,069,513 | $129,548 | $88,406 | $55,000 | 11 | $80,673 | $122,474 | $136,272 |
| 2023 | $2,028,371 | $66,887 | $48,308 | $21,000 | 5 | $42,106 | $60,355 | $121,356 |
| 2022 | $2,009,792 | $88,543 | $151,650 | $119,000 | 5 | $141,153 | $73,262 | $121,638 |
| 2021 | $2,072,899 | $179,121 | $130,605 | $99,000 | 18 | $122,944 | $170,356 | $136,427 |
| 2020 | $2,024,383 | $11,449 | $136,207 | $109,000 | 14 | — | $37,107 | $115,566 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Briarwood Farm Foundation reported a distributable amount of $136K 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 show support for organizations including Colby’s Crew Rescue, whose mission is to save horses from slaughter; the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, which describes its mission as serving the community through musical listening and learning experiences; and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, which aims to help southwest Michigan residents appreciate and create visual art.
Other 2024 recipients included Kalamazoo Country Day School, which describes itself as an independent school providing a supportive, challenging, and creative academic environment; Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, which describes its work as non-political humanitarian relief focused on healthcare for children in Palestine; and PBS Foundation, which says it enlists philanthropic support for public broadcasting. Grants also supported nature-related purposes, including the Arthur and Mildred Woollam Nature Preserve and Silver Creek Nature Preserve.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $55,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $4,000. Its largest 2024 grants were $15,000 to Colby’s Crew Rescue for operating support, and $8,000 each to Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra and Parks Foundation of Kalamazoo County. Other grants included $4,000 each to Kalamazoo Country Day School, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, and Scribble; $3,000 to PBS Foundation; $2,000 each to Natural Resources Defense Council and Nature Conservancy; and $1,000 to American Red Cross for Milton and Helene hurricane relief.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following officers and trustees:
- George N Todd — President/Trustee
- Elizabeth R Todd — Vice President/Trustee
- Clare K Todd — Vice President/Trustee
- James C Melvin — Secretary/Trustee
- Bradley E Weller — Treasurer/Trustee
Briarwood Farm Foundation is led by George N. Todd, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George N. Todd
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley E. Weller
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clare K. Todd
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth R. Todd
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James C. Melvin
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Briarwood Farm Foundation
How much does Briarwood Farm Foundation give each year?
Briarwood Farm Foundation gave $55K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 5 grants.
What is Briarwood Farm Foundation's typical grant size?
Briarwood Farm Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Briarwood Farm Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Briarwood Farm Foundation give grants?
Briarwood Farm Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (33%) and California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kalamazoo, MI (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Briarwood Farm Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 55% of Briarwood Farm Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Briarwood Farm Foundation's largest grantees?
Briarwood Farm Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Colby's Crew Rescue ($15,000), Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra ($8,000) and Parks Foundation of Kalamazoo County ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Briarwood Farm Foundation?
Briarwood Farm Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $136K (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 Briarwood Farm Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Briarwood Farm Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Briarwood Farm Foundation's EIN?
Briarwood Farm Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3265310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Briarwood Farm 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Briarwood Farm Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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