Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family
Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family is a private foundation based in Terre Haute, Indiana. It made 28 grants totaling $212,650 in 2025, supporting organizations in Indiana and other states.
Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family at a glance
In short: Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family gave $213K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Indiana. 56% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $212,650
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,595
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,722,709
- -1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (14 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (53% 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 Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family
- How to Apply
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The filing says to send Dinah Bird a written request describing the organization, including a copy of its tax exemption letter, and explaining the reason for the request. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Dinah Bird
Mailing address: One First Financial Plaza, Terre Haute, IN 47807
Phone: (812) 238-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was John McNichols Memorial Track ($25K). Together the top 10 received $133K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 96 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana (53%), Florida (26%), Massachusetts (13%), Oklahoma (5%), and Tennessee (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 25 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 82% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2019) to $226K (2023). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $213K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John McNichols Memorial Track Terre Haute, IN | To support general fund | $25,000 |
| Community School of Naples Naples, FL | In honor of Angel Ball-Bird | $20,000 |
| Hamilton Center Foundation Terre Haute, IN | General operational support | $10,000 |
| Springs Valley Education Foundation French Lick, IN | In Honor of Chuck Akers | $10,000 |
| Toby Keith Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Memory of Toby Keith | $10,000 |
| Wabash Valley Family Sports Center Terre Haute, IN | Lavern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course | $10,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Golisano Children's Museum of Naples Naples, FL | Bird-Cirque Du Cmon | $10,000 |
| Sheltering Wings Danville, IN | To support the general fund | $10,000 |
| NAMI Collier County Naples, FL | Bird/Beatty NAMI Collier's Hope Shines Sponsorship | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,722,709 | $196,212 | $217,338 | $212,650 | 28 | $212,650 | $192,715 | $260,194 |
| 2024 | $1,743,835 | $481,366 | $171,916 | $170,180 | 24 | $170,180 | $179,630 | $213,192 |
| 2023 | $1,434,385 | $710,400 | $228,758 | $226,000 | 22 | $226,000 | $107,642 | $170,180 |
| 2022 | $952,743 | $164,217 | $165,107 | $162,500 | 11 | $162,500 | $91,610 | $192,690 |
| 2021 | $953,633 | $182,443 | $108,779 | $106,590 | 11 | $106,590 | $76,730 | $162,388 |
| 2020 | $879,969 | $142,440 | $97,476 | $95,000 | 8 | — | $55,700 | $106,590 |
| 2019 | $835,005 | $410,514 | $93,480 | $92,500 | 12 | — | $34,453 | $72,439 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family reported a distributable amount of $260K 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 grants show support for varied organizations. For example, Community School of Naples describes its mission as inspiring and empowering students as engaged learners and responsible global citizens. NAMI Collier County says it provides mental health support, advocacy, and education. Wabash Valley Family Sports Center describes its work as providing facilities for community recreational activities for people of different ages.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $212,650. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest were $25,000 to John McNichols Memorial Track for its general fund and $20,000 to Community School of Naples in honor of Angel Ball-Bird. Other $10,000 grants included support for Hamilton Center Foundation, Indiana State University Foundation, Wabash Valley Family Sports Center, NAMI Collier County, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Larry J Bird as Chairman, Dinah M Bird as Secretary/Treasurer, and Mariah Bird as Director.
Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family is led by Larry J Bird, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Larry J Bird
Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mariah Bird
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dinah M Bird
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William E Jukes (2019–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family
How much does Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family give each year?
Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family gave $213K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $170K across 24 grants.
What is Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family's typical grant size?
Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,595, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family that year got $8K on average.
Where does Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family give grants?
Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family gives mostly in Indiana: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (26%) and Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (7 grants), Terre Haute, IN (5 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and Carmel, IN (2 grants).
Does Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family give general operating support?
Yes: 39% of Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family's largest grantees?
Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family's largest 2025 grantees include John McNichols Memorial Track ($25,000), Community School of Naples ($20,000) and NAMI Collier County ($15,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family?
Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $213K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $260K (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 Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for varied organizations. For example, Community School of Naples describes its mission as inspiring and empowering students as engaged learners and responsible global citizens. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family?
The filing says to send Dinah Bird a written request describing the organization, including a copy of its tax exemption letter, and explaining the reason for the request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family's EIN?
Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1529629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 28, 2024)
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