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Bice Passavant Foundation

Preselected recipients only Pasadena, California · EIN 957101611

Bice Passavant Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $600 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $7,100 the year before.

50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$28,60012$20,258
2024$7,1005$12,025
2025$6002$10,560

How to apply

Bice Passavant Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Bice Passavant Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$600

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Pasadena Beautiful Foundation
Pasadena, CA
Environment$500
San Marino Cares
San Marino, CA
Childrens' health$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Bice Passavant Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Bice Passavant Foundation give?

$600 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $300.

Who runs Bice Passavant Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Barbara Bice (Pres, Truste) and Scott Bice (Vice Pres, T).

What does Bice Passavant Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and youth programs.

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