Fred & Gretel Biel Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Fred & Gretel Biel Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $148,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$148,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $144,500 the year before.
18% 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 | $153,500 | 34 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $144,500 | 29 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $148,000 | 28 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Janet Jacobs 4004 Kruse Way Pl 250, Lake Oswego, OR 97035 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (206) 358-2494 |
| What to submit | See bank of america philanthropic website |
| Deadlines | MAY 1 |
| Restrictions | Only 501 c (3) organizations whose purpose is to feed, clothe, and otherwise assist poor people and their families |
What Fred & Gretel Biel Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 27 | $143,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mary's Place | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Snohomish County | Support edmonds boys & | $10,000 |
| Lahai Health | Unrestricted general | $7,500 |
| Farestart | Support for job training | $7,000 |
| Homage Senior Services | Support meals on wheels | $6,500 |
| Operation Warm | Coats for puget sound | $5,000 |
| Empower Youth | Support weekend power packs | $5,000 |
| Eileen & Callie's Place | Mentoring prog for girls | $5,000 |
| Second Chance Outreach | Support 'hope for homies' | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind Inc | Support low vision services | $5,000 |
| YWCA of Seattle-Kingsnohomish Counties | Support central area | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of King County | Support food program at | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Amara Parenting & Adoption Services | Foster care services; | $5,000 |
| Pike Market Senior Center | Support food security for | $5,000 |
| White Center Food Bank | Keeping white center fed | $5,000 |
| North Helpline | Support food access | $5,000 |
| Seashare | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Dress for Success Seattle | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Vine Maple Place | Support stable families | $5,000 |
| Literacy Source | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Westside Baby | Basic need items for | $5,000 |
| Elizabeth Gregory Home | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Bread of Life Mission | Services & programs for | $5,000 |
| Jubilee Women's Center | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| South Park Senior Citizens | Multicultural community | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Northwest | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Abused Deaf Women Advocacy | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does Fred & Gretel Biel Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: MAY 1.
How much does Fred & Gretel Biel Charitable Trust give?
$148,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Fred & Gretel Biel Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does Fred & Gretel Biel Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, youth programs and human services.