Private foundation · EIN 38-3265310 · Kalamazoo, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Briarwood Farm 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: 11 grants paid, $55K total, median $4,000. 36% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$55K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in MI
36%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Colby's Crew RescueCharlottesville, VAOperating support$15K
Kalamazoo Symphony OrchestraKalamazoo, MIMarvelous music program$8,000
Parks Foundation of Kalamazoo CountyKalamazoo, MIArthur and mildred woollam nature preserve$8,000
Kalamazoo Country Day SchoolPortage, MIOperating support$4,000
Kalamazoo Institute of ArtsKalamazoo, MICeramics department$4,000
Palestine Children's Relief FundLos Angeles, CAOperating support$4,000
ScribbleLos Angeles, CAOperating suppport$4,000
PBS FoundationArlington, VAOperating support$3,000
Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NYOperating support$2,000
Nature ConservancyHailey, IDSilver creek nature preserve$2,000
American Red CrossBoone, IAMilton and helene hurricane relief$1,000

By state: Michigan 4 · Virginia 2 · California 2 · New York 1 · Idaho 1 · Iowa 1

About this foundation

Briarwood Farm Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan, administered in care of The Connable Office Inc, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Briarwood Farm 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 Briarwood Farm Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $55K across 11 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does Briarwood Farm Foundation give?

Michigan (4 grants), Virginia (2 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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