Birk Family Foundation Inc

EIN 65-0661100 · SC · NTEE T20J

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in SC, DC, NY +6
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Birk Family Foundation Inc based in SC paid 32 grants totaling $440K to 32 organizations across 9 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $60K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included Habitat for Humanity Greenville County, Cristo Rey Charleston High School, and BISHOP WALKER SCHOOL FOR BOYS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$6,064,757
Giving (latest yr)
$440,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
32
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
32
States reached
9
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Habitat for Humanity Greenville County$60,000
  • Cristo Rey Charleston High School$40,000
  • Bishop Walker School for Boys$30,000
  • Don Bosco Cristo Rey$30,000
  • Hope Hall$30,000

Where grants went

  • South Carolina$251,500 · 18 grants
  • District of Columbia$92,500 · 4 grants
  • New York$35,000 · 2 grants
  • Maryland$30,000 · 1 grant
  • Indiana$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Texas$8,000 · 3 grants

Grants Paid (32)

Habitat for Humanity Greenville County
Greenville, SC
general support for Greenville, east cooper, charleston areas
$60,000
Cristo Rey Charleston High School
Noirth Charleston, SC
General Support
$40,000
Bishop Walker School for Boys
Washington, DC
General Support
$30,000
Don Bosco Cristo Rey
Takoma Park, MD
general support
$30,000
Hope Hall
Rochester, NY
General Support
$30,000
Washington Jesuit Academy
Washington, DC
General Support
$30,000
Washington School for Girls
Washington, DC
General Support
$30,000
Mill Village Ministries
Greenville, SC
General Support
$25,000
Jame Island Community Outreach
Charleston, SC
General Support
$15,000
Operation Home
North Charleston, SC
General Suuport
$15,000
Lowcountry Food Bank
Charleston, SC
General Support
$10,000
Bridges of Hope
North Charleston, SC
General Support
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Birk Family Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Birk Family Foundation Inc reported 32 itemized grants totaling $440K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $60K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include Habitat for Humanity Greenville County, Cristo Rey Charleston High School, BISHOP WALKER SCHOOL FOR BOYS, among 32 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Birk Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in South Carolina, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Birk Family Foundation Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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