Orest and Lidia Bilous Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Orest and Lidia Bilous Family Foundation is a private foundation in Osprey, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,505 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$48,505
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $47,851 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $97,590 | 27 | $995,284 |
| 2024 | $47,851 | 27 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $48,505 | 19 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Orest and Lidia Bilous Family 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.
What Orest and Lidia Bilous Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $35,000 |
| Florida | 7 | $6,205 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unwla Centennial Support | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ukrainian Institute of America | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ukrainian National Association(una) | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Urainian Catholic University Foudation | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Unwlabr 56 | Unrestricted | $2,830 |
| Sarasota Opera | Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| City College Fund | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| JC'S Lighthouse for Children | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Andrew's Rei and Cultural Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Stjohn the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Stamford Ukranian Museum and Library | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Ukrainian Language Society | Unrestricted | $500 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Wedu Public Broadcast | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Wusf Publicmediasmr | Unrestricted | $250 |
| The Salvaton Army | Unrestricted | $125 |
Officers and trustees
- Orest Bilous
- Lidia M Bilous
- Michael W Bilous
- Oresta B Olexy
- Andre Olexy
- Gregory A Betterton
- Kira Olexy
Questions people ask
Does Orest and Lidia Bilous Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Orest and Lidia Bilous Family Foundation give?
$48,505 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Orest and Lidia Bilous Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Orest Bilous (President, Director), Lidia M Bilous (Secretary, Director), Michael W Bilous (Director) and Oresta B Olexy (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Orest and Lidia Bilous Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and science and research.