Bishop Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bishop Family Foundation is a private foundation in Odessa, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $46,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$46,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$880,712
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $46,000 the year before.
25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $33,200 | 6 | $776,223 |
| 2022 | $35,000 | 5 | $664,786 |
| 2023 | $29,250 | 7 | $742,822 |
| 2024 | $46,000 | 9 | $804,672 |
| 2025 | $46,000 | 8 | $880,712 |
How to apply
Bishop Family 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 Bishop Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7 | $36,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Gideons International | Operations | $10,000 |
| Odessa Christian School | Operations | $6,000 |
| St Johns Episcopal School of Odessa Inc | Operations | $6,000 |
| Bynum School | Operations | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Odessa Inc | Operations | $5,000 |
| Second Baptist Church | Operations | $5,000 |
| Midland Christian School | Operations | $5,000 |
| West Texas Food Bank | Operations | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary Bishop
- Joshua Bishop
- Sharon Bishop
- Linda Freeman
- Jennifer Stevens
Questions people ask
Does Bishop Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bishop Family Foundation give?
$46,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bishop Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary Bishop (President/Treasurer), Joshua Bishop (Director), Sharon Bishop (Secretary/Director) and Linda Freeman (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Bishop Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and food and hunger.