BCSC-Project 858 Media Foundation
BCSC-Project 858 Media Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Camino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $18K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $4.
BCSC-Project 858 Media Foundation at a glance
In short: BCSC-Project 858 Media Foundation gave $18K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,000
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,600
- +140.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $18,332
- -14.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who BCSC-Project 858 Media Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How BCSC-Project 858 Media Foundation gives
- Giving grew 200% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 406% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $18K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $18,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,332 | $16,698 | $19,699 | $18,000 | 5 | $18,000 | $4 | — |
| 2024 | $21,333 | $15,863 | $5,082 | $3,000 | 2 | $3,000 | $2 | $739 |
| 2023 | $10,552 | $17,214 | $20,096 | $17,828 | 7 | $17,828 | $1 | $739 |
| 2022 | $13,434 | $22,981 | $9,547 | $6,000 | 2 | $9,547 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
BCSC-Project 858 Media Foundation is led by Douglas Bishop, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Douglas Bishop
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Bishop
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madison Bishop
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Bishop
Trsr & Director
Treasurer → Trsr & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Christopher Pope (2022) — Director
- Former: Sue Bishop (2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about BCSC-Project 858 Media Foundation
How much does BCSC-Project 858 Media Foundation give each year?
BCSC-Project 858 Media Foundation gave $18K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 2 grants.
What is BCSC-Project 858 Media Foundation's typical grant size?
BCSC-Project 858 Media Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,600, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does BCSC-Project 858 Media Foundation give grants?
BCSC-Project 858 Media Foundation gives mostly in California: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does BCSC-Project 858 Media Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on BCSC-Project 858 Media Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth Sports" (3 grants).
How large is BCSC-Project 858 Media Foundation?
BCSC-Project 858 Media Foundation reported $18K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $17K.
What is BCSC-Project 858 Media Foundation?
BCSC-Project 858 Media Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Camino, CA. It holds $18K in total assets as of 2025.
What is BCSC-Project 858 Media Foundation's EIN?
BCSC-Project 858 Media Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3648238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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