Byrd Family Foundation
The Byrd Family Foundation is a private foundation based in North Chesterfield, Virginia. Its filing states that it provides funds for charitable, educational, scientific, and literary services to children, the elderly, and the underprivileged.
Byrd Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Byrd Family Foundation gave $115K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Virginia. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $115,000
- +18.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,792
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,621,532
- -0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (88% 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 Byrd Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says to contact Thomas and Daisy Byrd with a letter stating the reason for the request, specifying the terms of the grant and the purpose for which the funds will be used. Applicants must be qualifying charitable organizations under IRC Section 501(c)(3).
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas And Daisy Byrd
Mailing address: 2711 Buford Rd 379, North Chesterfield, VA 23235-2423
Phone: (804) 212-7488
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Byrd Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was FIT4KIDS ($35K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 117 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia. The remaining reported shares went to Oregon (4%), Vermont (2%), South Carolina (2%), and Missouri (2%). Named Virginia recipients included organizations in Richmond, Arlington, and Colonial Heights.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Byrd Family Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 24 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $90K (2023) to $115K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FIT4KIDS Richmond, VA | General Operating Purposes | $35,000 |
| Crossover Ministry Richmond, VA | General Operating Purposes | $12,500 |
| Caritas Richmond, VA | General Operating Purposes | $10,000 |
| Healing Place Richmond, VA | General Operating Purposes | $10,000 |
| Stop Child Abuse Now Richmond, VA | General Operating Purposes | $6,000 |
| Uprva Richmond, VA | General Operating Purposes | $6,000 |
| Arts for Humanity Arlington, VA | General Operating Purposes | $5,000 |
| Swimrva Richmond, VA | General Operating Purposes | $5,000 |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation Portland, OR | General Operating Purposes | $2,500 |
| Virginia Historical Society Richmond, VA | General Operating Purposes | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,621,532 | $188,512 | $140,157 | $115,000 | 24 | $117,397 | $115,806 | $116,198 |
| 2024 | $1,624,307 | $73,385 | $119,898 | $97,000 | 23 | $100,235 | $44,102 | $110,180 |
| 2023 | $1,680,371 | $107,755 | $109,768 | $90,000 | 23 | $92,758 | $71,073 | $96,914 |
| 2022 | $1,691,040 | $177,202 | $112,494 | $90,500 | 23 | $92,332 | $106,810 | $94,050 |
| 2021 | $1,682,932 | $378,864 | $114,605 | $96,000 | 24 | $97,870 | $203,534 | $101,802 |
| 2020 | $1,564,221 | $84,549 | $115,622 | $95,750 | 24 | — | $35,002 | $88,955 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Byrd Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $116K 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 foundation’s filing describes its focus as funding charitable, educational, scientific, and literary services for children, the elderly, and the underprivileged. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as food assistance, learning, history, and community services.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. CARITAS says it creates a safe space to heal and time to rebuild. The Virginia Historical Society describes its work as connecting people to America’s past through Virginia’s history. The Colonial Heights Food Pantry says it provides groceries to qualifying individuals and families and connects them with referrals to other services. Room to Read describes its vision as a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where children can read, learn, and grow.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $115,000 through 24 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest grants included $35,000 to FIT4KIDS, $12,500 to Crossover Ministry, $10,000 each to CARITAS and Healing Place, and $6,000 each to Stop Child Abuse Now and UPRVA. These grants were listed for general operating purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas R. Byrd as president and treasurer, Daisy H. Byrd as secretary, and Jason C. Byrd and Megan T. Peyton as board members.
Byrd Family Foundation is led by Thomas R. Byrd, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas R. Byrd
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daisy H. Byrd
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason C. Byrd
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan T. Peyton
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Megan T. Byrd (2020–2024) — Board Member
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 Byrd Family Foundation
How much does Byrd Family Foundation give each year?
Byrd Family Foundation gave $115K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $97K across 23 grants.
What is Byrd Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Byrd Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,792, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Byrd Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Byrd Family Foundation give grants?
Byrd Family Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (13 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does Byrd Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Byrd Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Byrd Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Byrd Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include FIT4KIDS ($35,000), Crossover Ministry ($12,500) and Caritas ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Byrd Family Foundation?
Byrd Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $117K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $116K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Byrd Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its focus as funding charitable, educational, scientific, and literary services for children, the elderly, and the underprivileged. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Byrd Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Byrd Family Foundation's EIN?
Byrd Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5524239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Byrd Family 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Byrd Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/byrd-family-foundation-morg_7d5f183e52f849e280e3ab3a5d94326f
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