The Bird Precision Charitable Foundation
The Bird Precision Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Waltham, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $96K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $55K.
The Bird Precision Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bird Precision Charitable Foundation gave $55K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,000
- +1000.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +800.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,111
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $95,682
- -37.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Bird Precision Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Newhouse Wildlife Rescue ($10K). Together the top 9 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Bird Precision Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1000% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 751% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $750 (2020) to $55K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newhouse Wildlife Rescue Chelmsford, MA | To be used for the objectives of the organization | $10,000 |
| Waltham Boys & Girls Club Waltham, MA | To be used for the objectives of the organization | $10,000 |
| Dignity Matters Inc Waltham, MA | To be used for the objectives of the organization | $5,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Massachusetts Boston, MA | To be used for the objectives of the organization | $5,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Boston, MA | To be used for the objectives of the organization | $5,000 |
| Globe Santa Fund Trust Boston Globe Boston, MA | To be used for the objectives of the organization | $5,000 |
| Council on Aging-City of Waltham Waltham, MA | To be used for the objectives of the organization | $5,000 |
| Healthy Waltham Waltham, MA | To be used for the objectives of the organization | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Waltham, MA | To be used for the objectives of the organization | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $95,682 | $56,785 | $55,000 | 9 | $55,000 | $7,326 |
| 2024 | $152,467 | $6,785 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $7,819 |
| 2023 | $159,252 | $26,585 | $25,000 | 2 | $25,000 | $8,640 |
| 2022 | $185,837 | $6,435 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $9,097 |
| 2021 | $192,272 | $2,285 | $1,000 | 2 | $1,000 | $9,544 |
| 2020 | $194,557 | $2,035 | $750 | 2 | — | $9,666 |
| 2019 | $196,592 | $1,435 | — | — | — | $9,735 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bird Precision Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bird Precision Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carla J. Andrade
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lee A. Cameron-Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Nancy Thornell
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carl J. Cunningham (2019–2024) — Trustee
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 The Bird Precision Charitable Foundation
How much does The Bird Precision Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Bird Precision Charitable Foundation gave $55K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is The Bird Precision Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bird Precision Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,111, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bird Precision Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Bird Precision Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Waltham, MA (5 grants) and Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does The Bird Precision Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Bird Precision Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Be Used for the Objectives of the Organization" (9 grants).
Who are The Bird Precision Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bird Precision Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Newhouse Wildlife Rescue ($10,000), Waltham Boys & Girls Club ($10,000) and Dignity Matters Inc ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bird Precision Charitable Foundation?
The Bird Precision Charitable Foundation reported $96K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Bird Precision Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Bird Precision Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6046637. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 February 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 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 June 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
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