Bicknell Fund
Accepts applications
Bicknell Fund is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $312,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $7,250 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$312,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$7,250
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $290,000 the year before.
36% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $290,000 | 29 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $312,000 | 28 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bicknell Fund Steve Foster MN Advisory Services, LLC 1111 Superior Ave Ste 700, Cleveland, OH 44114 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 363-6481, s.foster@advsrv.com |
| What to submit | A completed application questionnaire along with the most recent audited financial statements; a current list of trustees and executive staff; a project budget showing how the requested fund will be utilized, including other sources of funding; a copy of the IRS letter confirming the organizations 501(c)(3) status; if the organization uses a fiscal agent, then a letter of support from that agent, as well as the agent's 501(c)(3) exemption letter. |
| Deadlines | The deadline for proposal submission is every april 1st and september 1st. |
| Restrictions | The bicknell fund trustees determine grant awards. Only qualified non-profit organizations, which are classified by the internal revenue code as tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations are eligible for funding consideration. The bicknell fund does not provide grants to individuals or for political advocacy. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bicknell Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 18 | $172,500 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $42,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $7,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts | Potters resort purchase | $50,000 |
| Archbold Foundation | Internal medicine residency program | $30,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Holden Forests & Garden | People for trees campaing | $20,000 |
| Food Strong | Urban agriculture education hub capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | Perkins new wash barn project | $15,500 |
| Judson Foundation | Judson park mansion garden project | $15,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Resiliecy Fund | Appalachian trail repair and clearing | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | General operations | $10,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Hurricane helene relief | $10,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts | Hurricane helene relief smart response program | $10,000 |
| Medwish International | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | Operating support | $8,000 |
| South Kent | Annual fund | $7,500 |
| Brookwood School | Annual fund | $7,000 |
| University School | Learning specialists and academic support programs | $7,000 |
| Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development | Operating support | $7,000 |
| Cleveland Sight Center | Operating support | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio | Operating support | $6,000 |
| Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center | Ridership program | $6,000 |
| Miss Hall's School | Annual fund in honor of kate luzius' 56th reunion | $5,000 |
| Thomasville Center for the Arts | Annual wildlife arts festival | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Bicknell replacement grant scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Lawrence School | Community education series | $5,000 |
| Fostering Hope | Journey bags program | $5,000 |
| Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Lakeview Cemetery Foundation | Seasonal care of historic moses cleveland trees | $5,000 |
| Empowing Epilepsy | Patient education program | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Samantha K Crowley Co MN Advisory
- Warren Bicknell III MN Adv SRV LLC
- Kate B Luzius Co MN Adv SRV LLC
- Wendy H Bicknell Co MN Adv SRV LLC
- Alexander S Taylor Co MN Adv SV LLC
- W Gates Kirkham Co MN Adv SRV LLC
- Matt van de Motter Co MN Adv SV LLC
- Steven Foster Co MN Adv SRV LLC
- Andrew T Meyer
Questions people ask
Does Bicknell Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The deadline for proposal submission is every april 1st and september 1st.
How much does Bicknell Fund give?
$312,000 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $7,250.
Who runs Bicknell Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Samantha K Crowley Co MN Advisory (President/Trustee), Warren Bicknell III MN Adv SRV LLC (Vice President/Trustee), Kate B Luzius Co MN Adv SRV LLC (Trustee) and Wendy H Bicknell Co MN Adv SRV LLC (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Bicknell Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.