Biella Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Biella Foundation is a private foundation in Bothell, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.6 million in 164 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $408,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.6 million
- Number of grants164
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$408,000
- Assets$70.2 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.6 million the year before.
27% of its 2024 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 | $3.6 million | 159 | $63.3 million |
| 2024 | $3.6 million | 164 | $70.2 million |
How to apply
Biella 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 Biella Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 137 | $3.0 million |
| California | 5 | $120,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $75,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $75,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $73,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $65,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $60,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $22,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Seattle College Foundation | Education | $408,000 |
| Acres of Diamonds | Human services | $60,000 |
| Bridge Disabilities Ministries | Targeted groups services | $60,000 |
| Compass Housing Alliance | Human services | $60,000 |
| Food for the Hungry Inc | Disaster relief | $60,000 |
| Homage Senior Services | Targeted groups services | $60,000 |
| Hopelink | Human services | $60,000 |
| Kindering Center | Targeted groups services | $60,000 |
| Mary's Place | Human services | $60,000 |
| New Horizons Ministries | Targeted groups services | $60,000 |
| Operation Nightwatch | Human services | $60,000 |
| Plymouth Housing | Human services | $60,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | Targeted groups services | $60,000 |
| Real Escape From the Sex Trade | Targeted groups services | $60,000 |
| Recovery Cafe | Human services | $60,000 |
| Salvation Army | Human services | $60,000 |
| SAT-7 USA | Education | $60,000 |
| Seattle Union Gospel Mission | Human services | $60,000 |
| Solid Ground | Human services | $60,000 |
| Sound Generations | Targeted groups services | $60,000 |
| The Rescue Mission | Human services | $60,000 |
| The Sophia Way | Human services | $60,000 |
| Treehouse | Targeted groups services | $60,000 |
| Vine Maple Place | Human services | $60,000 |
| Vision House | Human services | $60,000 |
| Wellspring Family Services | Human services | $60,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Seattle | Human services | $60,000 |
| YWCA Seattle-King-Snohomish | Human services | $60,000 |
| Crista Ministries | Human services | $55,000 |
| Anacortes Family Center | Human services | $54,000 |
| Central Washington University Foundation | Education | $42,000 |
| Eastern Washington University Foundation | Education | $42,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Education | $42,000 |
| Washington State University Foundation | Education | $42,000 |
| Western Washington University Foundation | Education | $42,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | Disaster relief | $40,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Disaster relief | $40,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Disaster relief | $40,000 |
| Elizabeth Gregory Home | Human services | $30,000 |
| Thinksmall | Targeted groups services | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James R Wolfe
- Verne Jay Todd
- Raymond Curry
- Joan Wolfe
Questions people ask
Does Biella Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Biella Foundation give?
$3.6 million in tax year 2024, across 164 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Biella Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James R Wolfe (President), Verne Jay Todd (Treasurer), Raymond Curry (Secretary) and Joan Wolfe (Vice President).
What does Biella Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and faith communities.