Biella Foundation
Biella Foundation is a private foundation based in Bothell, Washington. In 2024, it reported 164 grants totaling $3,564,650, with most grant dollars going to Washington organizations. Its grants included support for education, human services, targeted groups services, and disaster relief.
Biella Foundation at a glance
In short: Biella Foundation gave $3.6M across 164 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Washington. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,564,650
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 164
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,736
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $59,274,247
- +3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (17 of 89, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Biella Foundation
- 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: 10709 Beardslee Blvd 201, Bothell, WA 98011
Phone: (425) 829-1311
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Biella Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was South Seattle College Foundation ($408K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
949 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 868 grants of 949 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington. The remaining reported shares went to California (3%), Arizona (2%), Virginia (2%), and North Carolina (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 164 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Biella Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 89 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $47K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $42K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.6M (2024) to $4.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 164 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Seattle College Foundation Seattle, WA | Education | $408,000 |
| Acres of Diamonds Duvall, WA | Human Services | $60,000 |
| Bridge Disabilities Ministries Bellevue, WA | Targeted Groups Services | $60,000 |
| Compass Housing Alliance Seattle, WA | Human Services | $60,000 |
| Food for the Hungry Inc Phoenix, AZ | Disaster Relief | $60,000 |
| Homage Senior Services Lynnwood, WA | Targeted Groups Services | $60,000 |
| Hopelink Redmond, WA | Human Services | $60,000 |
| Kindering Center Bellevue, WA | Targeted Groups Services | $60,000 |
| Mary's Place Seattle, WA | Human Services | $60,000 |
| New Horizons Ministries Seattle, WA | Targeted Groups Services | $60,000 |
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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 | $59,274,247 | $4,030,376 | $5,743,167 | $3,564,650 | 164 | $4,286,093 | $2,667,525 | $3,369,909 |
| 2023 | $57,374,498 | $5,349,027 | $5,853,508 | $3,585,500 | 159 | $4,291,036 | $3,970,849 | $2,951,201 |
| 2022 | $54,902,592 | $5,269,408 | $5,740,624 | $3,773,700 | 193 | $4,412,375 | $4,134,871 | $3,037,544 |
| 2021 | $66,745,407 | $6,823,776 | $5,891,180 | $4,036,500 | 211 | $4,606,227 | $5,583,393 | $3,430,785 |
| 2020 | $63,438,317 | $3,691,705 | $5,380,945 | $3,688,512 | 222 | — | $2,640,692 | $3,173,530 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Biella Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.4M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for education, human services, targeted groups services, and disaster relief.
Among its grantees, South Seattle College Foundation says its mission is to provide scholarships so students can pursue academic and vocational education. Compass Housing Alliance describes its work as providing shelter, essential services, and affordable housing. Sound Generations says it supports older adults, disabled persons, and their caregivers through community connections and services that include food security, transportation, health and wellness, and assistance. These are grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 164 grants totaling $3,564,650. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $408,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported grant was $408,000 to South Seattle College Foundation for education. Other notable 2024 grants included $60,000 each to Acres of Diamonds, Bridge Disabilities Ministries, Compass Housing Alliance, Food for the Hungry, Homage Senior Services, Hopelink, Kindering Center, Mary’s Place, New Horizons Ministries, Operation Nightwatch, and Plymouth Housing. Other 2024 recipients included Vine Maple Place, The Rescue Mission, Sound Generations, Wellspring Family Services, and Maris Place, each receiving $60,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James R. Wolfe as president, Verne Jay Todd as treasurer, Raymond Curry as secretary, and Joan Wolfe as vice president.
Biella Foundation is led by James R. Wolfe, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James R. Wolfe
President
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$117K (2020) → $136K (2024)
Raymond Curry
Secretary
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$43K (2020) → $47K (2024)
Verne Jay Todd
Treasurer
Vice President & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $75K (2024)
Joan Wolfe
Vice President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$132K (2022) → $147K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $147K, to Joan Wolfe (Vice President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Biella Foundation
How much does Biella Foundation give each year?
Biella Foundation gave $3.6M across 164 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.6M across 159 grants.
What is Biella Foundation's typical grant size?
Biella Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,736, across 164 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Biella Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Biella Foundation give grants?
Biella Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (70 grants), Bellevue, WA (14 grants), Renton, WA (5 grants) and Redmond, WA (5 grants).
Does Biella Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Biella Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 164) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (80 grants), "Targeted Groups Services" (45 grants) and "Disaster Relief" (15 grants).
Who are Biella Foundation's largest grantees?
Biella Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include South Seattle College Foundation ($408,000), Salvation Army ($115,000 across 6 grants) and Acres of Diamonds ($89,000 across 4 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Biella Foundation?
Biella Foundation reported $59.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Biella Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for education, human services, targeted groups services, and disaster relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Biella Foundation?
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 Biella Foundation's EIN?
Biella Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1428508. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Biella Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Biella Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/biella-foundation-morg_f76432bf67f24371b02c3f2666ed9d45
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