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Byrd Family Foundation

Historical Funder

North Chesterfield, Virginia · EIN 20-5524239 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$115K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.5M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

ContactTHOMAS AND DAISY BYRD
Address2711 BUFORD RD 379, NORTH CHESTERFIELD VA 232352423
Phone8042127488
EmailTBYRD.TAKECARE@GMAIL.COM
Form and materialsLETTER STATING REASON FOR REQUEST SPECIFYING THE TERMS OF THE GRANT AND THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE FUNDS WILL BE USED
DeadlinesNONE
RestrictionsMUST BE A QUALIFYING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION UNDER IRC SEC 501(C)(3). THE FOCUS OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND LITERARY SERVICES TO CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY AND THE UNDERPRIVILEGED.

Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Arts & Culture2
  • Food Assistance2
  • Animal Welfare1
  • Education1
  • Health1
  • Homelessness1

Where it gives

33% of grants went outside Virginia.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Fit4kidsRichmond, VAGeneral operating purposes$35,000
Crossover MinistryRichmond, VAGeneral operating purposes$12,500
CaritasRichmond, VAGeneral operating purposes$10,000
Healing PlaceRichmond, VAGeneral operating purposes$10,000
Stop Child Abuse NowRichmond, VAGeneral operating purposes$6,000
UprvaRichmond, VAGeneral operating purposes$6,000
Arts for HumanityArlington, VAGeneral operating purposes$5,000
SwimrvaRichmond, VAGeneral operating purposes$5,000
Oregon Zoo FoundationPortland, ORGeneral operating purposes$2,500
Virginia Historical SocietyRichmond, VAGeneral operating purposes$2,500
Central Virginia FoodbankRichmond, VAGeneral operating purposes$2,000
Colonial Heights Food PantryColonial Heights, VAGeneral operating purposes$2,000
Grassroot Soccer IncNorwich, VTGeneral operating purposes$2,000
Harvest Hope Food BankColumbia, SCGeneral operating purposes$2,000
Oregon FoodbankPortland, ORGeneral operating purposes$2,000
St Louis Area FoodbankBridgeton, MOGeneral operating purposes$2,000
God's Pantry Food BankLexington, KYGeneral operating purposes$1,500
CancerdancerHenrico, VAGeneral operating purposes$1,000
Children's Museum of RichmondRichmond, VAGeneral operating purposes$1,000
Cm of IndianapolisIndianapolis, INGeneral operating purposes$1,000
Read RvaRichmond, VAGeneral operating purposes$1,000
Room to ReadSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating purposes$1,000
Science Museum of VirginiaRichmond, VAGeneral operating purposes$1,000
Shalom FarmsRichmond, VAGeneral operating purposes$1,000

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$115,00024
2024$97,00023
2023$90,00023

Sources

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