Birdsong Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySuffolk, Virginia · EIN 54-1607210 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
21% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nansemond Suffolk Academy | Suffolk, VA | Education | $100,000 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | Social assistance | $100,000 |
| Randolph Macon College | Ashland, VA | Education | $100,000 |
| Suffolk Center for the Cultural Art | Suffolk, VA | Arts | $100,000 |
| Suffolk Center for the Cultural Art | Suffolk, VA | Arts | $100,000 |
| Global Action Platform Belmont University | Nashville, TN | Social assistance | $100,000 |
| Global Action Platform Belmont University | Nashville, TN | Social assistance | $100,000 |
| Suffolk Youth Athletic Association | Suffolk, VA | Youth recreation | $50,000 |
| Nansemond Suffolk Academy | Suffolk, VA | Education | $50,000 |
| Randolph Macon College | Ashland, VA | Education | $50,000 |
| Global Action Platform Belmont University | Nashville, TN | Social assistance | $50,000 |
| Mana Nutrition | Fitzgerald, GA | Social assistance | $30,000 |
| Rappahannock General Hospital | Kilmarnock, VA | Healthcare | $25,000 |
| Suffolk YMCA | Suffolk, VA | Social assistance | $25,000 |
| Suffolk Center for the Cultural Art | Suffolk, VA | Arts | $10,000 |
| Nansemond River Preservation | Suffolk, VA | Education | $5,000 |
| Suffolk YMCA | Suffolk, VA | Social assistance | $2,000 |
| Suffolk YMCA | Suffolk, VA | Social assistance | $1,000 |
| The Virginia College Fund | Richmond, VA | Education | $500 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($5,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,003,500 | 20 |
| 2023 | $450,500 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541359349103334
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1607210
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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