The Blue Bird Circle (the Circle) is dedicated to the promotion of the well-being of humanity through the betterment of the community. Its charitable and benevolent activities are pledged to the support of The Blue Bird Circle Clinic for Pediatric Neurology at Texas Children's Hospital, The Blue Bird Circle Developmental Neurogenetics Laboratory at Baylor College of Medicine, The Blue Bird Circle Rett Center at Baylor College of Medicine, and the Blue Bird Circle Clinical Research Center at Texas Children's Hospital.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.0M
+4.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
-85.2% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$367K
-85.2% YoY
About The Blue Bird Circle
Based on IRS filings
The Blue Bird Circle is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $8K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,965,692 | $16,184,738 | $7,337,128 |
| Revenue | $3,177,332 | $11,631,540 | $1,645,337 |
| Expenses | $1,874,394 | $10,558,814 | $1,571,576 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,918 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Texas Children's Hospital ($544,625), Baylor College of Medicine ($480,375), Texas Children's Hospital ($248,756).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX | Rett Center | $480,375 |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX | Clinical Research Center | $544,625 |
| Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX | Neurogenetics Laboratory | $195,806 |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX | Duncan Neurological Research Institute | $248,756 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trish Greaser | President | 29 | — |
| Annette Griffith | President-Elect | 12 | — |
| Gail Branca | 1st Vice President | 10 | — |
| Debbie Armes | 2nd Vice President | 22 | — |
| Deb Korkmas | Treasurer | 25 | — |
| Donna Bocchetto | Secretary | 9 | — |
| Ann Alexander | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Sally Barber | Board Member | 26 | — |
| Sarah Burchfield | Board Member | 15 | — |
| Pat Edwards-Carroll | Board Member | 6 | — |
| Mary Frances Fabrizio | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Gail Jacobson | Board Member | 7 | — |
| Kari Kaalstad | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Carol McGarry | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Maggie Quick | Board Member | 23 | — |
| Diane Rhoads | Board Member | 14 | — |
| Vivian Thigpen | Board Member | 7 | — |
| Abigail Tonry | Board Member | 20 | — |
| Carolyn Williams | Board Member | 9 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Blue Bird Circle?
The Blue Bird Circle is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $17.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Blue Bird Circle?
As of 2024, The Blue Bird Circle holds $17.0M in total assets with $3.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $1.5M in 2024.
Where does The Blue Bird Circle operate?
The Blue Bird Circle has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does The Blue Bird Circle award?
In 2024, The Blue Bird Circle awarded 4 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $367K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Blue Bird Circle's EIN?
The Blue Bird Circle's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1405134. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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