Billian Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Billian Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Sandy Springs, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $270,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 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$270,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $326,285 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $290,500 | 24 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $326,285 | 21 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $270,000 | 17 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Billian Family Charitable 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 Billian Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 6 | $90,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $70,000 |
| Rhode Island | 4 | $60,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $40,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Literacy Volunteers of America | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Winship Cancer Institute of Emory | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Individual | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Borough Of Bound Brook NJ | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Shepherd Center Foundation | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Chorus of Westerly | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Christ Church of Westerly | Program Support | $20,000 |
| The Dietert Center | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Center Point Volunteer Fire Dept | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation Texas Hill | Program Support | $20,000 |
| United Theatre | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Make a Wish America Foundation | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Lab Rescue | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Rescue Me Georgia | Program Support | $10,000 |
| River and Roads Seattle Foundation | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Watch Hill Conservancy | Program Support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas C Billian Jr
- Louise L Billian
- Tracey Krause
- Lindsey Mullen
Questions people ask
Does Billian Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Billian Family Charitable Foundation give?
$270,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Billian Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas C Billian Jr (Director), Louise L Billian (Director), Tracey Krause (Director) and Lindsey Mullen (Director).
What does Billian Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, arts and culture and environment and conservation.