Bishop Fleet Foundation
Accepts applications
Bishop Fleet Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $129,500 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 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$129,500
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $137,500 the year before.
15% of its 2025 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $98,500 | 34 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $137,500 | 40 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $129,500 | 42 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bishop Fleet Foundation 1420 Fifth Avenue Suite 3200, Seattle, WA 98101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (206) 623-6172, bishopfleetfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Scholarship application form |
| Deadlines | May 1 for grants to be considered for upcoming academic year |
| Restrictions | The bishop-fleet foundation scholarship consists of a $10,000 total award per recipient and is allocated in $2,500 award increments per year for four (4) academic years to the recipient's selected university/college. |
What Bishop Fleet Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 36 | $115,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington | Scholarship grants | $10,000 |
| Eastern Washington University | Scholarship grants | $5,000 |
| Washington State University | Scholarship grants | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters | General support | $4,000 |
| Mary's Place | General support | $4,000 |
| Northwest Harvest | General support | $4,000 |
| Recovery Cafe | General support | $4,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Foundation | Autism center | $4,000 |
| Youth Care | General support | $4,000 |
| YWCA | Angeline's center | $4,000 |
| Treehouse for Kids | General support | $3,500 |
| Union Gospel Mission | General support | $3,500 |
| Experimental Education Unit | General support | $3,000 |
| Forgotten Children's Fund | General support | $3,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society - NW Chapter | General support | $3,000 |
| Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing Children | General support | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Seattle-King County | General support | $3,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Seattle | General support | $3,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Swedish Medical Center Foundation | Rivkin ovarian cancer research | $3,000 |
| YWCA | Seattle emergency housing | $3,000 |
| Arizona State University | Scholarship grant | $2,500 |
| Boise State University | Scholarship grant | $2,500 |
| Centralia College | Scholarship grant | $2,500 |
| Clark College | Scholarship grant | $2,500 |
| Gonzaga University | Scholarship grant | $2,500 |
| Idaho State University | Scholarship grant | $2,500 |
| University of Montana | Scholarship grant | $2,500 |
| University of Puget Sound | Scholarship grant | $2,500 |
| Village Community Services | General support | $2,500 |
| Walla Walla University | Scholarship grant | $2,500 |
| Western Washington University | Scholarship grant | $2,500 |
| Whatcom Community College | Scholarship grant | $2,500 |
| Whitworth University | Scholarship grant | $2,500 |
| Yale University | Scholarship grant | $2,500 |
| Blood Cancer United West (Pacific Northwest) | General support | $2,000 |
| Community for Youth | General support | $2,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Ryther Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| City of Montesano | General support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Christian W Birkeland
- C Leigh Callaghan
Questions people ask
Does Bishop Fleet Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 1 for grants to be considered for upcoming academic year.
How much does Bishop Fleet Foundation give?
$129,500 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Bishop Fleet Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christian W Birkeland (President & Trustee) and C Leigh Callaghan (VP, Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee).
What does Bishop Fleet Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.