Bibler Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Bibler Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in South Bend, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,599 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,700. 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$12,599
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,700
- Assets$288,741
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $11,720 the year before.
14% 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 | $12,350 | 17 | $250,262 |
| 2024 | $11,720 | 16 | $266,789 |
| 2025 | $12,599 | 14 | $288,741 |
How to apply
Bibler Family Charitable Trust 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 Bibler Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 12 | $11,099 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Warsaw Evangelical Presbychurch | Various programs | $1,700 |
| Town of Winona Lake | Splash pad restrooms | $1,500 |
| Fellowship Missions | General fund | $1,000 |
| Kosciusko County Council on Aging | Mobile meals | $1,000 |
| Combined Community Services | General support | $1,000 |
| Cardinal Services | General support | $1,000 |
| Boomerang Backpacks Inc | Backpacks for warsaw | $1,000 |
| Nona Church Narcoossee campus | General support | $1,000 |
| Wagon Wheel Center for The Arts | Wagon wheel junior theatre | $799 |
| Baker Youth Club | General support | $700 |
| Kosciusko County Velo | Bicycles | $500 |
| Special Olympics Kosciusko County | General support | $500 |
| WE The Female | General support | $500 |
| Casa of Kosciusko County Inc | General support | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Bill Bibler
- Sharon Skaggs
- 1st Source Bank
Questions people ask
Does Bibler Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bibler Family Charitable Trust give?
$12,599 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Bibler Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bill Bibler (Director), Sharon Skaggs (Director) and 1st Source Bank (Trustee).
What does Bibler Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.