Bishop Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bishop Family Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $241,344 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $78,334. 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$241,344
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$78,334
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $224,500 the year before.
39% 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 | $210,000 | 9 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $224,500 | 8 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $241,344 | 13 | $5.3 million |
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 5 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 8 | $191,344 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Aquarium | To help fund general charitable operations | $78,334 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Washington | To help fund general operations | $50,000 |
| Reef | To help fund general charitable operations | $25,000 |
| Seattle Times Fund for Those in Need | To help fund general charitable operations | $25,000 |
| Queen Anne Food Bank | To help fund general operations | $10,010 |
| Lopez Island Family Resource Center | To help fund general charitable operations | $10,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | To help fund general operations | $10,000 |
| YWCA Philis Wheatley Branch | To help fund general operations | $10,000 |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America | To help fund general charitable operations | $5,000 |
| New England Quilt Museum | To help fund general charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Michigan State University | To help fund general operations | $5,000 |
| Friends of Mount Hope Cemetary | To help fund general operations | $5,000 |
| Eastside Preparatory School | Annual fund contribution | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Byron D Bishop
- Sheila M Bishop
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?
$241,344 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bishop Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Byron D Bishop (Trustee) and Sheila M Bishop (Trustee).
What does Bishop Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and education.