Bieberich Foundation Inc
Bieberich Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Fort Wayne, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $452K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $69K.
Bieberich Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bieberich Foundation Inc gave $69K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $12K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $69,000
- +9.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $11,500
- -27.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $452,464
- -0.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Bieberich Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Holy Cross Lutheran School ($23K). Together the top 6 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bieberich Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+4%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 102% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2021) to $69K (2026). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Lutheran School Fort Wayne, IN | Education Support | $23,000 |
| Zion Lutheran Church Fort Wayne, IN | Education Support | $22,000 |
| Concordia Lutheran High School Fort Wayne, IN | Education Support | $20,000 |
| Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne, IN | Education Support | $2,000 |
| University Lutheran Church West Lafayette, IN | Education Support | $1,000 |
| Bach Collegium Fort Wayne, IN | Education Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $452,464 | $84,008 | $86,555 | $69,000 | 6 | $69,000 | $68,809 | $67,758 |
| 2025 | $455,011 | $71,562 | $80,094 | $63,000 | 4 | $63,000 | $56,656 | $69,137 |
| 2024 | $464,421 | $92,614 | $80,050 | $63,300 | 5 | $63,300 | $78,345 | $63,091 |
| 2023 | $450,979 | $55,030 | $81,996 | $66,274 | 5 | $66,274 | $41,130 | $63,276 |
| 2022 | $478,192 | $68,528 | $74,042 | $57,460 | 4 | $57,460 | $53,977 | $66,884 |
| 2021 | $483,459 | $33,451 | $67,778 | $54,300 | 5 | — | $21,370 | $56,843 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bieberich Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $68K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bieberich Foundation Inc is led by Don Bieberich, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Don Bieberich
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Dwight Bieberich
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Letha Scherer
Secy-Treas
Secy-Treas. → Secy-Treas, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Donald Bieberich (2021–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Bieberich Foundation Inc
How much does Bieberich Foundation Inc give each year?
Bieberich Foundation Inc gave $69K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $63K across 4 grants.
What is Bieberich Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bieberich Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $11,000, and its average grant was $11,500, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bieberich Foundation Inc give grants?
Bieberich Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Wayne, IN (5 grants).
Does Bieberich Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Bieberich Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education Support" (6 grants).
Who are Bieberich Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bieberich Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Holy Cross Lutheran School ($23,000), Zion Lutheran Church ($22,000) and Concordia Lutheran High School ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Bieberich Foundation Inc?
Bieberich Foundation Inc reported $452K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Bieberich Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bieberich Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6014868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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