The Birkey Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGrand Rapids, Minnesota · EIN 45-3956449 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$151K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
From the return
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
33% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coe College | Cedar Rapids, IA | General | $110,000 |
| Heartland Symphony Orchestra | Little Falls, MN | General | $10,000 |
| Lakes Area Music Festival | Brainerd, MN | General | $10,000 |
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | General | $5,000 |
| Itasca Community College Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | General | $5,000 |
| United Way 1000 | Grand Rapids, MN | General | $5,000 |
| Community Presbyterian Church | Grand Rapids, MN | General | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Initiative Foundation | Little Falls, MN | General | $500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | General | $500 |
| Questscope | Minneapolis, MN | General | $500 |
| Alight | Minneapolis, MN | General | $500 |
| Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity | Brainerd, MN | General | $500 |
| Heifer Intl | Little Rock, AR | General | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $151,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $117,100 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501399349100320
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3956449
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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