Bicket Family Foundation
Bicket Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $57.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $320K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Bicket Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Bicket Family Foundation gave $320K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $320,000
- +700.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $53,333
- +166.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $57,350,362
- +208.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bicket Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cornell University ($250K). Together the top 6 received $320K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bicket Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 18% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $320K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $320K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University Ithica, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
| Hiller Aviation Institute San Carlos, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Curiodyssey San Mateo, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Ragazzi Boys Chorus Redwood City, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Marine Science Institute Redwood City, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Museum of the Rockies Bozeman, MT | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,350,362 | $34,530,492 | $924,699 | $320,000 | 6 | $320,000 | $1,246,458 | $1,736,827 |
| 2023 | $18,596,426 | $17,147,483 | $320,814 | $40,000 | 2 | $40,000 | $54,900 | $161,606 |
| 2022 | $1,857,380 | $1,857,380 | — | — | — | — | $1,373,207 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bicket Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bicket Family Foundation is led by John Bicket, President & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Bicket
President & Secretary
Co-President & Treasurer → President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Dobson
Vice President & Treasurer
Co-President & Secretary → Vice President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Bicket Family Foundation
How much does Bicket Family Foundation give each year?
Bicket Family Foundation gave $320K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 2 grants.
What is Bicket Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Bicket Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $53,333, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bicket Family Foundation give grants?
Bicket Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Redwood City, CA (2 grants).
Does Bicket Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bicket Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bicket Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Bicket Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cornell University ($250,000), Hiller Aviation Institute ($20,000) and Curiodyssey ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bicket Family Foundation?
Bicket Family Foundation reported $57.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $320K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Bicket Family Foundation's EIN?
Bicket Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1219558. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work Bicket Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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