Bies Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bies Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Orlando, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $187,718 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $55,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$187,718
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $189,022 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $165,584 | 13 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $189,022 | 14 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $187,718 | 17 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Bies Family Foundation Inc 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.
What Bies Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 7 | $69,215 |
| Texas | 3 | $58,500 |
| Michigan | 2 | $35,100 |
| California | 3 | $23,100 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,303 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Skillpointe | Family training | $55,000 |
| Greenhills School | Educational programs | $34,100 |
| Howard Phillip Center | Health care programs | $29,108 |
| Wespark Cancer Support Center | Health care programs | $18,100 |
| Individual | Chldren's programs | $12,332 |
| Fisher House | Health care programs | $10,000 |
| Park Mailand | Children's education | $5,705 |
| Providence High School | Children's education | $4,700 |
| Fuck Cancer Foundation | Cancer awareness | $4,000 |
| Individual | $3,965 | |
| Individual | Children's education | $3,405 |
| Heavens 27 | Camp safety | $2,500 |
| Camp Kesem | Children's cancer awareness | $1,303 |
| A Sense of Home | Children & families | $1,000 |
| Flatwater Foundation | Mental health therapy | $1,000 |
| Penrickton Center for Blind | Care for children wvisual impairment | $1,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Education | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James T Bies Jr
- Jennifer Bies Duffy
- Kathryn Bies
- Michael R Duffy
Questions people ask
Does Bies Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bies Family Foundation Inc give?
$187,718 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Bies Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists James T Bies Jr (President), Jennifer Bies Duffy (Vice Preside), Kathryn Bies (Director) and Michael R Duffy (Director).
What does Bies Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.