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Ken Birdwell Foundation

Bellevue, Washington  ·  EIN 825328231  ·  Private foundation

Based in Bellevue, Washington, Ken Birdwell Foundation has awarded $37.5M across 759 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Native Americans in Philanthropy. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$3.2M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$81.5M
Assets (FY2020)
759
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Ken Birdwell Foundation funds

Ken Birdwell Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationLegal AidLibraries & LiteracySubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include families, older adults, youth pop.

familiesolder adultsyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Native Americans in Philanthropy
CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$1.5M2024
Decolonizing Wealth Project
PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS GRANT
Detroit, MI$500K2024
Decolonizing Wealth Project
PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS GRANT
Detroit, MI$500K2023

How to apply for funding from Ken Birdwell Foundation

Ken Birdwell Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at magiccabinet.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Ken Birdwell Foundation

Does Ken Birdwell Foundation accept grant applications?
Ken Birdwell Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Ken Birdwell Foundation fund?
Ken Birdwell Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Native Americans in Philanthropy, Decolonizing Wealth Project. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Ken Birdwell Foundation give in grants?
Ken Birdwell Foundation reported $3.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $37.5M over 759 grants.
Where is Ken Birdwell Foundation located?
Ken Birdwell Foundation is based in Bellevue, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 825328231.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ken Birdwell Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ken Birdwell Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.