Biddle Family Foundation Inc
Biddle Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Folsom, California. Its 2024 filing lists 30 grants totaling $119,836, including support for churches, charitable organizations, and other recipients.
Biddle Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Biddle Family Foundation Inc gave $120K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $119,836
- +59.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,995
- -46.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,103
- Total assets
- $3,031,291
- +7401.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (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.
How to apply to Biddle Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6858 Oak Avenue, Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: (916) 708-6722
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Biddle Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bayside Blue Oaks Church ($26K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($9,246), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 53 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. Other recipient states were Missouri and Florida (6% each), and New Jersey and Tennessee (3% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
How Biddle Family Foundation Inc gives
- 19% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 5717% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 66% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $366K (2022). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bayside Blue Oaks Church Roseville, CA | Donation | $26,000 |
| Powerhouse Ministries Folsom, CA | Donation | $11,775 |
| The Gospel Coalition Columbia, MO | Donation | $7,500 |
| Agape International Roseville, CA | Donation | $7,250 |
| Alternatives Pregnancy Center Sacramento, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $9,246 |
| Zoominfo San Jose, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Hearts Landing Ranch Granite Bay, CA | Donation | $4,501 |
| Christian Missions in Many Lands Wall Township, NJ | Donation | $4,120 |
| Orphanos Foundation Cordova, TN | Donation | $4,120 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 30 grants in 2024, 10 in 2023, and 12 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,031,291 | $3,376,551 | $217,289 | $119,836 | 30 | $119,836 | $112,961 | $182,458 |
| 2023 | $40,407 | $77,718 | $75,279 | $75,179 | 10 | $75,179 | $18 | — |
| 2022 | $37,968 | $191,510 | $366,483 | $365,550 | 12 | $365,550 | $10 | — |
| 2021 | $212,941 | $220,551 | $7,610 | $2,060 | 1 | $2,060 | $1 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Biddle Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $182K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, includes supporting children orphaned by AIDS in India, providing women medical care and alternatives to abortion, mentoring youth, and combating human trafficking. Other recipients describe missions involving Christian higher education, humanitarian aid, services for people experiencing homelessness, and teaching a Christian perspective on intimacy and sexuality.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $119,836. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $26,000, with a median of $3,102. Among the largest grants were $26,000 to Bayside Blue Oaks Church, $11,775 to Powerhouse Ministries, $7,500 to The Gospel Coalition, and $7,250 to Agape International. Other listed grants included $5,000 to Alternatives Pregnancy Center and $4,501 to Hearts Landing Ranch.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dan A Biddle as president, Jennifer E Biddle as secretary, and Matthew D Biddle as treasurer.
Biddle Family Foundation Inc is led by Dan A Biddle, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dan A Biddle
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew D Biddle
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer E Biddle
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jenny E Biddle (2021–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Biddle Family Foundation Inc
How much does Biddle Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Biddle Family Foundation Inc gave $120K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 10 grants.
What is Biddle Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Biddle Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,103, and its average grant was $3,995, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Biddle Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Biddle Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (6%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Roseville, CA (4 grants), Folsom, CA (3 grants), Sacramento, CA (3 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does Biddle Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Biddle Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (29 grants).
Who are Biddle Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Biddle Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Bayside Blue Oaks Church ($26,000), Powerhouse Ministries ($12,775 across 2 grants) and The Gospel Coalition ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($9,246), which are not listed by name. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Biddle Family Foundation Inc?
Biddle Family Foundation Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $182K (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 does Biddle Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Biddle Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Biddle Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Biddle Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3887158. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Biddle Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Biddle Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/biddle-family-foundation-inc-morg_7d98856204da4f3a881d39db309a9f37
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