Bishop Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Bishop Family Foundation is a private foundation in Signal Mountain, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $654,110 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$654,110
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$13.8 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $510,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $555,000 | 10 | $10.8 million |
| 2024 | $510,000 | 9 | $13.6 million |
| 2025 | $654,110 | 12 | $13.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Susan Bishop PO Box 488, Signal Mountain, TN 37377 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (423) 618-9257, susan@bishopfamilyfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Religious and public charitable organizations may email the foundation to complete an application for contribution submission. |
| Restrictions | All contributions are made to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations. |
What Bishop Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 10 | $640,000 |
| New York | 1 | $9,110 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | Recovery in community campaign | $200,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | South chattanooga program | $100,000 |
| Partnership for Families Children and Adults | Rape crisis center, camp hope, and elder support services | $90,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area | Truck for project restore | $60,000 |
| Bethlehem Center | The farm at the beth campaign | $50,000 |
| Northside Neighborhood House | Stability program | $40,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General operations | $40,000 |
| Love Without Reason | Clef medical camps campaign | $30,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center the Emmy Haney House | General program operations | $25,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Gold star family home program | $9,110 |
| Global Map Foundation | Youth med-surge discovery program | $5,000 |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank | Hunger relief program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Bishop
- Will Bishop
- Ben Bishop
- Megan Bishop
Questions people ask
Does Bishop Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bishop Family Foundation give?
$654,110 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Bishop Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Bishop (President), Will Bishop (Secretary), Ben Bishop (Treasurer) and Megan Bishop (Board Member).
What does Bishop Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and health.