Bippus Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Bippus Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wheeling, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$20,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$41,723
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $10,000 the year before.
67% 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 | $0 | 0 | $62,677 |
| 2024 | $10,000 | 2 | $58,336 |
| 2025 | $20,000 | 3 | $41,723 |
How to apply
| Contact | Collin Gaus 1300 Chapline Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (304) 233-5215 |
| What to submit | Written form with description of charitable purposes and evidence of charitable/exempt status under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3). |
| Restrictions | Limited to distributions for charitable purposes under 501(c)(3). |
What Bippus Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Liberty University Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wheeling Health Right | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Bay Six Project | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carl S Bippus
- Lillian E Goddard
- John P Bippus
- Security National Trust
Questions people ask
Does Bippus Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bippus Family Foundation give?
$20,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bippus Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carl S Bippus (Trustee), Lillian E Goddard (Trustee), John P Bippus (Trustee) and Security National Trust (Trustee).
What does Bippus Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.