Private foundation · EIN 04-3424527 · Albany, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Birchrock Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 30 grants paid, $380K total, median $1,000. 17% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
30
$380K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in NY
17%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.6M

Grants paid in 2024

30 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Williams CollegeWilliamstown, MAGeneral support$200K
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCambridge, MAGeneral support$50K
The Rashi SchoolDedham, MAGeneral support$50K
Combined Jewish PhilanthropicBoston, MAGeneral support$20K
Whitney Museum of American ArtNew York, NYGeneral support$14K
The Metropolitan Musuem of ArtNew York, NYGeneral support$12K
Temple Beth ElohimWellesley, MAGeneral support$7,380
Adas Yoshurn SynagogueRockland, MEGeneral support$5,000
Temple Beth ElohimWellesley, MAGeneral support$5,000
Museum of Fine Arts BostonBoston, MAGeneral support$3,000
Harlem AcademyNew York, NYGeneral support$2,500
Temple Beth ElohimWellesley, MAGeneral support$1,215
Abos FoundationBrunswick, GAGeneral support$1,000
Forward BrunswickBrunswick, GAGeneral support$1,000
Hand in HandBrunswick, GAGeneral support$1,000
St Simons Land TrustSt Simons, GAGeneral support$1,000
Council on Foreign RelationsNew York, NYGeneral support$800
Temple Beth TefillohBrunswick, GAGeneral support$775
Adas Yoshurn SynagogueRockland, MEGeneral support$750
Atlanta NYCNew York, NYGeneral support$500
Boston UniversittyBoston, MAGeneral support$500
Out of Hand TheaterAtlanta, GAGeneral support$500
Winnebago Alumni AssociationRichmond, VAGeneral support$500
The Coastal Symphony of GeorgiaSt Simons Island, GAGeneral support$354
The Coastal Symphony of GeorgiaSt Simons Island, GAGeneral support$354
The Coastal Symphony of GeorgiaSt Simons Island, GAGeneral support$300
Wgbh Educational FoundationBoston, MAGeneral support$275
Grey Matter ProjectSavannah, GAGeneral support$250
Waldoboro Food PantryWaldoboro, MEGeneral support$250
Golden Isles Arts and HumanitiesBrunswick, GAGeneral support$100

By state: Massachusetts 10 · New York 5 · Georgia 11 · Maine 3 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Birchrock Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Albany, New York, administered in care of The Ayco Company - Ntg, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Birchrock Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Birchrock Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $380K across 30 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Birchrock Foundation give?

Massachusetts (10 grants), New York (5 grants), Georgia (11 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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