The Bishop Foundation
Accepts applications
The Bishop Foundation is a private foundation in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $523,653 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$523,653
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $489,500 the year before.
32% 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 | $397,350 | 16 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $489,500 | 17 | $7.0 million |
| 2025 | $523,653 | 19 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Katherine J Bishop 1600 East Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (717) 273-1685 |
| What to submit | In writing |
| Restrictions | Lebanon county, pa |
What The Bishop Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 18 | $518,653 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pa | General fund purpose | $150,000 |
| Lebanon Valley Expo Center | General fund purpose | $100,000 |
| DDS | General fund purpose | $77,000 |
| Lebanon Community Library | General fund purpose | $55,000 |
| United Way of Lebanon County | General fund purpose | $35,000 |
| Vision Corp Foundation | General fund purpose | $20,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine | General fund purpose | $12,000 |
| Casa | General fund purpose | $10,000 |
| Susquehanna Service Dogs | General fund purpose | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Pa | General fund purpose | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General fund purpose | $10,000 |
| Historic Preservation Trust of Lebanon Valley | General fund purpose | $6,153 |
| Wildlife in Crisis | General fund purpose | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Capital Region | General fund purpose | $5,000 |
| Jubilee Ministries | General fund purpose | $5,000 |
| Lancaster-Lebanon Education Foundation | General fund purpose | $5,000 |
| Lebanon Rescue Mission | General fund purpose | $5,000 |
| Quest Inc | General fund purpose | $2,500 |
| Southwest PTO | General fund purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine J Bishop
- Thomas C Bishop
Questions people ask
Does The Bishop Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Bishop Foundation give?
$523,653 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Bishop Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Katherine J Bishop (Trustee) and Thomas C Bishop (Trustee).
What does The Bishop Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.