F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill
F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports 16 grants totaling $67,730, with listed awards supporting organizations in Michigan, New York, Indiana, and Florida.
F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill at a glance
In short: F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill gave $68K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Michigan. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,730
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,233
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $1,130,965
- -1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (87% 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 F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to contact William Birkhill with a letter of request. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: William Birkhill
Mailing address: 253 Marblehead, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Phone: (248) 258-0366
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wayne State University ($13K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were reported as 87% to Michigan, 6% to New York, 4% to Indiana, and 3% to Florida. These figures describe the locations of recipients, not a stated geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% 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 $62K (2024) to $72K (2020). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne State University Detroit, MI | Support of Daily Operations | $13,310 |
| The Salvation Army Southfield, MI | Support of Daily Operations | $10,500 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank Inc Detroit, MI | Support of Daily Operations | $7,500 |
| The Henry Ford Dearborn, MI | Support of Daily Operations | $5,500 |
| Humane Society of Huron Valley Ann Arbor, MI | Support of Daily Operations | $4,500 |
| House N2 Home Ann Arbor, MI | Support for Daily Operation | $4,500 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Support for Daily Operation | $4,015 |
| A2ETHICS Org Ann Arbor, MI | Support for Daily Operation | $3,000 |
| Edchoice Indianapolis, IN | Support of Daily Operations | $2,500 |
| Hospice of Michigan Inc Detroit, MI | Support of Daily Operations | $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 | $1,130,965 | $76,654 | $90,759 | $67,730 | 16 | $67,730 | $56,312 | $65,761 |
| 2024 | $1,144,945 | $137,197 | $81,397 | $61,913 | 15 | $61,933 | $117,620 | $62,526 |
| 2023 | $1,088,366 | $42,438 | $82,262 | $64,082 | 14 | $64,122 | $23,457 | $58,365 |
| 2022 | $1,128,407 | $78,392 | $87,917 | $67,164 | 10 | $67,164 | $60,183 | $60,172 |
| 2021 | $1,138,376 | $135,803 | $89,290 | $70,099 | 11 | $70,099 | $116,113 | $66,421 |
| 2020 | $1,092,374 | $39,334 | $91,959 | $72,281 | 14 | — | $21,512 | $59,436 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill reported a distributable amount of $66K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include providing food and hunger relief, supporting animal care, hospice care, educational choice, and services for veterans and first responders. For example, Gleaners Community Food Bank says it works to provide households with nutritious food and related resources, while the Humane Society of Huron Valley says its mission is to support the loving, responsible care of animals in its community. These are the grantees’ missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $67,730. Awards ranged from $655 to $13,310, with a median grant of $2,750. The largest awards included $13,310 to Wayne State University, $10,500 to The Salvation Army, $7,500 to Gleaners Community Food Bank, $5,500 to The Henry Ford, and $4,500 each to the Humane Society of Huron Valley and House N2 Home. The filing describes these awards as support for daily operations.
Other reported 2025 grants included $4,015 to Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers, $3,000 to A2Ethics Org, $2,500 each to EdChoice, Hospice of Michigan, and the University of Michigan, and $2,000 each to Wounded Warrior Project and Fisher House Michigan. Forgotten Harvest received $655.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William Birkhill as president and Frederick Birkhill Jr. as vice president.
F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill is led by William Birkhill, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Birkhill
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frederick Birkhill Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill
How much does F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill give each year?
F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill gave $68K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $62K across 15 grants.
What is F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill's typical grant size?
F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill's median grant in 2025 was $2,750, and its average grant was $4,233, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill that year got $3K on average.
Where does F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill give grants?
F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill gives mostly in Michigan: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (5 grants) and Detroit, MI (4 grants).
Does F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Daily Operations" (9 grants) and "Support for Daily Operation" (7 grants).
Who are F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill's largest grantees?
F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill's largest 2025 grantees include Wayne State University ($13,310), The Salvation Army ($10,500) and Gleaners Community Food Bank Inc ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill?
F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include providing food and hunger relief, supporting animal care, hospice care, educational choice, and services for veterans and first responders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill?
The filing directs applicants to contact William Birkhill with a letter of request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill's EIN?
F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-2184583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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