Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc
The Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2024, it made 244 grants totaling $6,081,250 to organizations including health-care providers, educational institutions, and social-service organizations.
Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc gave $6.1M across 244 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), top state Texas. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,081,250
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 244
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,923
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $83,556,762
- -7.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (101 of 240, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (30% 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 Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Debora Durkin President
Mailing address: 103 Foulk Road 200, Wilmington, DE 19803
Phone: (833) 940-5233
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Waco Fam Practice Fdn ($750K). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
868 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 751 grants of 868 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (30%), California (25%), Kansas (9%), New Jersey (8%), and New York (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 244 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 101 of 240 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 122% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $2.7M (2021) to $6.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 244 grants totaling $6.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waco Fam Practice Fdn Waco, TX | New Pharmacy | $750,000 |
| Ave Philomena Olathe, KS | Family Apostolic Pavillion | $500,000 |
| SBCS Corporation Chula Vista, CA | New Community Building Lobby | $250,000 |
| Uc San Diego Birch Aquarium La Jolla, CA | General Operating Support | $225,000 |
| Kick Start Houston, TX | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Grossmont Hospital Fdn La Mesa, CA | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Christian Health Care Center Wyckoff, NJ | General Support | $100,000 |
| Ramapo College Foundation Mahwah, NJ | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ New Brunswick, NJ | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
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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 | $83,556,762 | $2,669,339 | $9,494,021 | $6,081,250 | 244 | $6,977,863 | $189,668 | $6,387,342 |
| 2023 | $90,381,444 | $6,696,799 | $8,736,606 | $5,980,020 | 246 | $6,883,441 | $4,937,357 | $6,836,398 |
| 2022 | $92,421,251 | $-888,375 | $7,045,908 | $3,904,000 | 181 | $4,863,984 | — | $6,914,519 |
| 2021 | $100,355,534 | $212,419 | $5,088,644 | $2,737,000 | 93 | $3,932,480 | — | $6,279,685 |
| 2020 | $105,231,759 | $650,652 | $5,585,281 | $3,381,500 | 104 | — | — | $7,400,123 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6.4M 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 is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, SBCS Corporation describes its mission as transforming communities to support the well-being and prosperity of children, youth, and families. Ramapo College Foundation says it provides support to Ramapo College of New Jersey, while Operation Warm says it connects under-resourced children with community resources through programs providing coats, shoes, and sports bras.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 244 grants totaling $6,081,250. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $750,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest awards were $750,000 to Waco Family Practice Foundation for a new pharmacy; $500,000 to Ave Philomena for a family apostolic pavilion; $250,000 to SBCS Corporation for a new community-building lobby; and $225,000 to UC San Diego Birch Aquarium for general operating support. Other listed grants included $200,000 to Kick Start and $150,000 to Grossmont Hospital Foundation, both for general operating support.
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: The foundation accepts requests without a specific form. Applicants must provide a full description of the project, its purpose, and implementation, along with an IRS determination letter, current financials, and a budget. The filing states no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Debora Durkin as President and Christopher Patek as VP/Secretary and UELTD LLC-MGR.
Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc is led by Debora Durkin, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debora Durkin
President
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President & President, 2021
Vice President & President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$431K (2020) → $530K (2024)
Christopher Patek
Vice President, Secretary & Ueltd Llc-Mgr
Vice President → Vice President & Secretary, 2021
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President, Secretary & Ueltd Llc-Mgr, 2024
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$349K (2020) → $435K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rose Patek (2020–2021) — President to
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $530K, to Debora Durkin (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc
How much does Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc give each year?
Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc gave $6.1M across 244 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.0M across 246 grants.
What is Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $24,923, across 244 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc that year got $19K on average.
Where does Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc give grants?
Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc's top state is Texas, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (25%) and Kansas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Seguin, TX (8 grants), San Diego, CA (7 grants) and Chula Vista, CA (6 grants).
Does Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (219 of 244) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Equipment" (3 grants) and "Special Projects" (3 grants).
Who are Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Waco Fam Practice Fdn ($750,000), Ave Philomena ($500,000) and SBCS Corporation ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc?
Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc reported $83.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, SBCS Corporation describes its mission as transforming communities to support the well-being and prosperity of children, youth, and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc?
Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc's EIN?
Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-1713022. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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