Birches Foundation is located in Chatham, NY. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Birches Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Birches Foundation generated $328.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $121.8k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.1%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2022, Birches Foundation has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $220,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRANTS TO CHARITIES
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Birch President | 15 | $0 | |
Helen Freedman Board Of Directors | 1 | $0 | |
Barbara Janoff Board Of Directors | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $305,613 |
| Interest on Savings | $2,738 |
| Dividends & Interest | $20,080 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $0 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $328,431 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $0 |
| Depreciation | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $11,769 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $11,769 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $110,000 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $121,769 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $1,104,471 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,840,634 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Birches Foundation has awarded $110,000 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AFSC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
MUSIC IN COMMON PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
KARUNA CENTER PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
BRADY CENTER FOR GUN VIOLENCE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |