Quick Summary
Name: Bird Family Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $750,000 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $10,000 - $500,000 |
| Average Grant | Not specified |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline (August 1, 2025) |
Contact Details
- Website: www.birdfamilyfdn.org
- Email: info@BirdFamilyFdn.org
- Phone: 817-639-2240
- Address: 640 Taylor St Ste 2400, Fort Worth, TX 76102-4846
Geographic Focus
Primary focus on North Texas, with some funding in North Carolina. Organizations must be based in or operate programs serving North Texas OR demonstrate impact within designated focus areas.
Funding Priorities
The foundation focuses on four main areas:
Education
- Early education, K-12, and vocational training
- Programs that develop the whole child through play and nature-based experiences
- High-quality learning environments from birth into adulthood
Health & Wellness
- Mental, physical, and spiritual health programs
- Supporting women and children in crisis
- Helping individuals make healthy, informed decisions
Community Enrichment
- Creating strong family units through support services
- Greater public access to higher education, arts, sciences, and history
- Building vibrant communities
Environment & Nature
- Programs deepening connection to nature and the outdoors
- Environmental stewardship education
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available
Application Method
Annual grant cycle with fixed deadline. The 2025 grant cycle requires applications by August 1, 2025, with grant decisions made in early Fall 2025.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) and classified as public charity under section 509(a)
- Based in or operate programs serving North Texas OR demonstrate impact in designated focus areas
- Must be prepared to develop and share metrics measuring program effectiveness
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