THE BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION
https://WWW.BIRMINGHAMFOUNDATION.ORG
$25.0M
Total Assets (2025)
$1.0M
Avg Yearly Giving (2023–2025)
$3.0M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
82
Grants on File
$33K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
MICHELLE FIGLAR
Phone
4124812777
Deadlines
N/A
How to Apply
THE BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION HAS TWO ANNUAL GRANT CYCLES - SPRING AND FALL. VISIT OUR WEBSITE PERIODICALLY TO INQUIRE ABOUT IMPORTANT DATES PERTAINING TO THE GRANT CYCLES, OR CONTACT THE OFFICE DIRECTLY FOR MORE INFORMATION. THE BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION CAN ONLY PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT OPERATE WITHIN OUR GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS AND MUST ALIGN TO OUR SINGULAR AREA OF FOCUS, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT. THE BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION SEEKS TO BE A CHANGE AGENT FOR CHILDREN AND PARTNERS WITH ORGANIZATIONS TO ACHIEVE POSITIVE OUTCOMES IN SOUTH PITTSBURGH NEIGHBORHOODS.
Restrictions
GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH QUALIFY AS PUBLIC CHARITY FOR 501(C)(3) TAX EXEMPTION. GRANTS ARE NOT NORMALLY MADE FOR OPERATING BUDGETS, DEFICITS, FUND-RAISING CAMPAIGNS, GENERAL RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIPS, POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS, OR LOANS. GRANTS ARE NOT MADE TO INDIVIDUALS, TO OTHER PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, FOR SECTARIAN RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, OR FOR THE EFFORTS TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION UNLESS GRANT-RELATED. GRANTS ARE AWARDED FOR A LIMITED PERIOD OF TIME, SUCH AS 1-3 YEARS. MOST GRANT AWARDS WILL BE IN THE RANGE OF $2,500 TO $50,000.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | N/A | $26.0M | $999K | N/A |
| 2023 | $1.8M | $22.3M | $559K | 45 |
| 2025 | $1.2M | $25.0M | $1.3M | 37 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 82 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$25K
Average
$37K
75th Pctl
$40K
Maximum
$600K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE FIGLAR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $210K |
| MARK S BIBRO | EXEC DIR | $135K |
| BETH MARCELLO | DIRECTOR | — |
| BETTY KRIPP | DIRECTOR | — |
| CAREY A HARRIS | DIRECTOR | — |
| DUANE W SWAGER II | ASSISTANT TREASURER | — |
| EILEEN O SMITH | SECRETARY | — |
| KENNETH MCCRORY CPA | DIRECTOR | — |
| MARK BIBRO | TREASURER | — |
| MAURITA BRYANT | DIRECTOR | — |
| NICHOLAS KENNEDY | DIRECTOR | — |
| PAUL SIEFKEN | DIRECTOR | — |
| PRINCE MATTHEWS | DIRECTOR | — |
| RACHEL VINCIGUERRA MSW MID | DIRECTOR | — |
| SERAFINA LANNA | DIRECTOR | — |
| TARA MATTHEWS | DIRECTOR | — |
| TERRENCE WIRGINIS | CHAIRMAN | — |
| WILLIAM T SIMMONS ESQ | VICE CHAIR | — |
| AMY NEVIN MD | DIRECTOR | — |
| ANNE MARIE TOCCKET | DIRECTOR | — |
| KENNETH MCCRORY | DIRECTOR | — |
| RACHEL VINCIGUERRA | DIRECTOR | — |
| JACK SIMMONS | DIRECTOR | — |
| H DON GORDON | TREASURER | — |
| HUGO CHURCHILL | DIRECTOR | — |
| MAX HARLEMAN | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (82 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRASHEAR | PITTSBURGH, PA | $600,000 | SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES IN SOUTH PITTSBURGH. | 2023 |
| BRASHEAR ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED | PITTSBURGH, PA | $130,000 | 2023 HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | 2023 |
| BRASHEAR ASSOCIATION INC | PITTSBURGH, PA | $125,000 | FALL 2024 HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE | 2025 |
| VOICES AGAINST VIOLENCE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $90,000 | VOICES AGAINST VIOLENCE "LITTLE RICHIE SUMMER EXPERIENCE" 2023 | 2023 |
| SHADOW STUDENT ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INC | PITTSBURGH, PA | $70,000 | CAMP F.U.N. | 2023 |
| VOICES AGAINST VIOLENCE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $60,000 | WAVY'S WORLD SUMMER EXPERIENCE - PD TO HILLTOP ALLIANCE | 2025 |
| LIGHTHOUSE MEMORIAL CHRISTIAN CENTER | PITTSBURGH, PA | $60,000 | 2025 SPRING PROGRAM GRANT | 2025 |
| HELLO NEIGHBOR | PITTSBURGH, PA | $50,000 | EMPOWERMENT GIVING - LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION PILOT | 2025 |
| LITERACY PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $50,000 | AN INVESTMENT IN S PGH HILLTOP FAMILIES | 2025 |
| SISTERS PLACE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $50,000 | PARENT & FAMILY WELLBEING: HOMELESSNESS & HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION | 2023 |
| PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $50,000 | PROMOTING NATURE FOCUSED LEARNING & WELLNESS | 2025 |
| HILLTOP COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S CENTER | PITTSBURGH, PA | $50,000 | OFF-CYCLE GRANT | 2025 |
| LITERACY PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $50,000 | SOUTH PITTSBURGH HILLTOP FAMILY LITERACY PARTNER EXPANSION | 2023 |
| A SCHOOLS | PITTSBURGH, PA | $50,000 | CIRCLE OUR SCHOOLS | 2025 |
| HILLTOP COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S CENTER | PITTSBURGH, PA | $50,000 | OPERATING GRANT | 2025 |
| HELLO NEIGHBOR | PITTSBURGH, PA | $50,000 | FALL 2024 GRANT - SMART START | 2025 |
| READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $45,000 | FALL 2024 GRANT - CHILDREN'S LITERACY PROGRAMMING - SOUTH PGH | 2025 |
| WQED MULTIMEDIA | PITTSBURGH, PA | $40,000 | STRENGTHENING SEL VIA FAMILY/EDUCATOR ENGAGEMENT | 2023 |
| BELTZHOOVER CONSENSUS GROUP | PITTSBURGH, PA | $40,000 | PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES IN SOUTH PITTSBURGH | 2023 |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $40,000 | CARING & CONNECTING FAMILIES IN HILLTOP COMMUNITIES | 2025 |
| BEARS YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $40,000 | SOUTH SIDE BEARS | 2023 |
| MAYA ORGANIZATION | SWISSVALE, PA | $40,000 | FALL 2024 GRANT - PERINATAL SUPPORT SERVICES | 2025 |
| LIGHTHOUSE MEMORIAL CHRISTIAN CENTER | PITTSBURGH, PA | $40,000 | LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (LYEP) | 2023 |
| HELLO NEIGHBOR | PITTSBURGH, PA | $40,000 | EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM | 2023 |
| WIRELESS NEIGHBORHOODS DBA NEIGHBORHOOD LEARNING ALLIANCE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $40,000 | K-5 LITTLE WARRIORS BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM | 2023 |