GIVING CRITERIA

The Birk Family Foundation offers financial support across a broad range of 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations through both restricted and unrestricted grants. Grantees are evaluated on their alignment with the BFF mission statement, financial viability, organizational accountability and transparency, and location. Applicants MUST meet the minimum criteria listed below:

  • Provide 501(c)(3) and most recent 990 form.

  • Maximum two grants from an organization will be awarded in any calendar year.

  • Grants typically range up to $1,000-$25,000.

  • Grants are focused on the geographical areas in which the Foundation’s directors reside.

  • We DO NOT make grants to individuals or for-profit organizations, or provide grants that are primarily for operating expenses, capital campaigns, existing deficits, or lobbying of any kind.