F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill Family Foundation
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 41-2184583 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WILLIAM BIRKHILL |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 MARBLEHEAD, BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI 48304 |
| Phone | 2482580366 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | Support of daily operations | $13,310 |
| The Salvation Army | Southfield, MI | Support of daily operations | $10,500 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank Inc | Detroit, MI | Support of daily operations | $7,500 |
| The Henry Ford | Dearborn, MI | Support of daily operations | $5,500 |
| Humane Society of Huron Valley | Ann Arbor, MI | Support of daily operations | $4,500 |
| House N2 Home | Ann Arbor, MI | Support for daily operation | $4,500 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Support for daily operation | $4,015 |
| A2ethics Org | Ann Arbor, MI | Support for daily operation | $3,000 |
| Edchoice | Indianapolis, IN | Support of daily operations | $2,500 |
| Hospice of Michigan Inc | Detroit, MI | Support of daily operations | $2,500 |
| The University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Support of daily operations | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Support of daily operations | $2,000 |
| Covenant House Michigan | Detroit, MI | Support for daily operation | $2,000 |
| Fisher House Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Support for daily operation | $2,000 |
| Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear | Empire, MI | Support for daily operation | $750 |
| Forgotten Harvest Inc | Oak Park, MI | Support for daily operation | $655 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $67,730 | 16 |
| 2024 | $61,913 | 15 |
| 2023 | $64,082 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611259349103081
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-2184583
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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