Bishop Family Legacy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bishop Family Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Bellevue, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $208,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$208,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $84,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $162,000 | 12 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $84,000 | 15 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $208,000 | 18 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Bishop Family Legacy 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 Legacy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 6 | $172,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $9,000 |
| New York | 3 | $8,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $3,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington | Charitable operations | $100,000 |
| Fred Hutch Cancer Center | Charitable operations | $65,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Charitable operations | $6,000 |
| Global Lyme Alliance Inc | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Charitable operations | $3,000 |
| Alliance for Education | Charitable operations | $2,500 |
| Duke University | Charitable operations | $2,500 |
| Northwestern University | Charitable operations | $2,500 |
| Rainier Valley Foodbank | Charitable operations | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Charitable operations | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable operations | $2,000 |
| Rainier Scholars | Charitable operations | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable operations | $1,000 |
| United Way of King County | Charitable operations | $1,000 |
| Alzaimer's Association | Charitable operations | $1,000 |
| Covenant House | Charitable operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert D Bishop
- Alice V Bishop
- Robert A Bishop
- John Cody Bishop
Questions people ask
Does Bishop Family Legacy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bishop Family Legacy Foundation give?
$208,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Bishop Family Legacy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert D Bishop (Trustee), Alice V Bishop (Trustee), Robert A Bishop (Trustee) and John Cody Bishop (Trustee).
What does Bishop Family Legacy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and international.