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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Birkey Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $151K across 22 grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$151K
2024
Grantees funded
22
Multi-year grantees
27%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
P
Peter Birkey
Board Member
J
Julie a Birkey
Board Member
K
Kari Hjort
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Birkey Family Foundation?
No. The Birkey Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Birkey Family Foundation give?
The Birkey Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Birkey Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Birkey Family Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Birkey Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Birkey Family Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $151 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Birkey Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Birkey Family Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include COE COLLEGE, UNITED WAY OF 1000 LAKES, and ITASCA COUNTY FAMILY YMCA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Birkey Family Foundation?
The Birkey Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.