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The Bipis Foundation

Preselected recipients only Richmond, Virginia · EIN 320125749

The Bipis Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $132,500 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $132,500 and the largest $132,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $63,250 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2020$00$2.1 million
2022$12,0001$1.9 million
2023$63,2501$2.5 million
2024$132,5001$2.9 million

How to apply

The Bipis 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Bipis Foundation funds

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Corporation Bipis - CR LimitedSupport efforts to preserve and protect tropical rainforests in costa rica.$132,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Bipis Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Bipis Foundation give?

$132,500 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $132,500.

Who runs The Bipis Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Thomas J Paul (Director) and William C Imeson (Secretary-Treasurer).

What does The Bipis Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international.

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