Robert and Perri Bishop Foundationinc Fka Swordspoint Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Robert and Perri Bishop Foundationinc Fka Swordspoint Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $42,500 and the largest $2.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.8 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$42,500
- Largest grant$2.1 million
- Assets$12.7 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $847,720 | 19 | $15.9 million |
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 21 | $14.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 12 | $12.7 million |
How to apply
Robert and Perri Bishop Foundationinc Fka Swordspoint 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 Robert and Perri Bishop Foundationinc Fka Swordspoint Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California. It also paid $25,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $2.1 million |
| Florida | 5 | $608,500 |
| New York | 3 | $130,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Educational. | $2.1 million |
| House of Victory Foundation | Humanitarian. | $300,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue | Rescue abandoned abused and neglected animals. | $180,000 |
| Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museum | The patrons of the arts in the vatican museums is a 501c(3) interfaith group that is committed to the restoration, preservation and increase in artistic patrimony of the collections and buildings of the vatican museums, while furthering the understanding and knowledge of its members of these works of art through lectures, meetings and visits to the vatican. | $85,000 |
| Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation | Humanitarian | $66,000 |
| American Friends of Policy Exchange | International, foreign affairs and national security | $50,000 |
| Hope for Depression Research Foundation | Created to fund the most advanced research on depression in the united states. | $35,000 |
| The George Adamson & Tony Fitzjohn Wildlife Trust | Educational | $25,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Research funding for blood cancer and advance cures | $15,000 |
| Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens | Humanitarian | $12,500 |
| Friends of Georgica Pond | To preserve the georgica pond ecosystem. | $10,000 |
| Saint Edward Church | Religous | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert J Bishop
- Perri Bishop
Questions people ask
Does Robert and Perri Bishop Foundationinc Fka Swordspoint Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert and Perri Bishop Foundationinc Fka Swordspoint Foundation Inc give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $42,500.
Who runs Robert and Perri Bishop Foundationinc Fka Swordspoint Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert J Bishop (Pres./Treas.) and Perri Bishop (V.p./Sec).
What does Robert and Perri Bishop Foundationinc Fka Swordspoint Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and science and research.