The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.8 million in 82 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$4.8 million
- Number of grants82
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$8.6 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.8 million the year before.
51% of its 2024 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 | $3.8 million | 86 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $4.8 million | 82 | $8.6 million |
How to apply
The Sheri and Les Biller 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 30 | $2.6 million |
| Washington | 23 | $1.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $82,500 |
| Oregon | 4 | $67,500 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $60,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $39,000 |
| New York | 3 | $35,250 |
| Alaska | 1 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $11,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hope | General operating support | $2.0 million |
| Careerworks Inc | General operating support | $1.1 million |
| The 5th Avenue Theatre | (1) description: 1,800 shares of capital one financial corporation securities (2) book value: $ 238,248 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were received by the foundation. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 01/11/2024 (6) purpose:the 5th avenue theatre's rising star project | $230,094 |
| Educational Service District 105 | Career connected learning initiatives | $190,000 |
| Educational Service District 112 | Career connected learning initiatives | $190,000 |
| Operation Hope | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Purchaser Business Group on Health | General operating support | $80,000 |
| Latino Theater Company | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Goals of Care Coalition of New Jersey Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Geffen Playhouse Inc | General operating support | $45,000 |
| Portland Center Stage | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Pasadena Playhouse State Theatre of California in | General operating support | $30,000 |
| American Conservatory Theater | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Berkeley Repertory Theatre | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Denver Center for the Performing Arts | General operating support | $25,000 |
| National Academy of Sciences | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Seattle Children's Theatre | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Theatre Communications Group (TCG) | Thrive! Uplifiting theatres of color program | $25,000 |
| The 5th Avenue Theatre | The 5th avenue theatre's rising star project | $21,906 |
| Coalition to Transform Advanced Care | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Seattle Repertory Theatre | General operating support | $20,000 |
| The Old Globe | General operating support | $20,000 |
| The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Art | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Bag&baggage Productions | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Grantmakers in Health | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Perseverance Theatre | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Rubicon Theatre Company | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Z Space Studio | General operating support | $15,000 |
| JVS Socal | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Ojai Playwrights Conference | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Business Group on Health | General operating support | $10,500 |
| Achievable Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Alameda County Care Alliance Collaborative | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Assitej-Usa Incorporated (Tyausa) | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Autry Museum of the American West | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Cancer Support Community | General operating support | $10,000 |
| CROSSROADS4HOPE A Network of Cancer Support | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Dempsey Centers for Quality Cancer Care | General operating support | $10,000 |
| MHP Salud | General operating support | $10,000 |
| National Alliance for Musical Theatre Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheri Biller
- Les Biller
- Howard Behar
- Yvonne Bell
- Lindsey Kozberg
- John R Ohanesian
- Pedro Marti
- Rick Powell
- Sarah Lyding
Questions people ask
Does The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation give?
$4.8 million in tax year 2024, across 82 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sheri Biller (President & CHAIR), Les Biller (Sec/Treasurer/ Vice Chair), Howard Behar (Director) and Yvonne Bell (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.