Biery Family Foundation Inc
Biery Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, Ohio. Its 2025 grants supported organizations in Ohio and Colorado, including education, community programs, arts, human services, and senior living.
Biery Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Biery Family Foundation Inc gave $211K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Ohio. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $211,175
- +20.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,078
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,759,241
- +2.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Biery Family Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Benjamin Biery
Mailing address: 6544 Paris Ave Ne, Louisville, OH 44641
Phone: (330) 875-3381
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Biery Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Walsh University ($100K). Together the top 10 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 63 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 9% to recipients in Colorado. Listed Ohio recipients include organizations in Canton, North Canton, Ravenna, East Canton, Alliance, Sebring, Louisville, and Xenia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Biery Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2021) to $211K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $211K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walsh University North Canton, OH | Faith in Action Campaign | $100,000 |
| Canton Palace Theatre Canton, OH | Capital Project | $25,000 |
| Catholic Foundation of Northern Colorado Greenwood Village, CO | Programs | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities Ravenna, OH | Emergency & Community - Based Shelter | $10,000 |
| Hannah House East Canton, OH | Youth Mentoring | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Xenia, OH | 2024 Flooding in NC and TN | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Stark County Canton, OH | Community Programs | $10,000 |
| University of Mount Union Alliance, OH | Education | $10,000 |
| Canton Ballet Canton, OH | Programs | $5,000 |
| Copeland Oaks Sebring, OH | Senior Living | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,759,241 | $333,264 | $249,757 | $211,175 | 15 | $211,175 | $309,644 | $208,632 |
| 2024 | $3,675,734 | $441,911 | $193,706 | $175,000 | 12 | $175,000 | $375,005 | $189,954 |
| 2023 | $3,427,529 | $224,759 | $213,866 | $177,900 | 15 | $177,900 | $193,105 | $169,486 |
| 2022 | $3,416,636 | $441,527 | $215,656 | $178,980 | 14 | $178,980 | $407,341 | $176,730 |
| 2021 | $3,190,765 | $336,195 | $68,277 | $36,500 | 7 | — | $287,072 | $178,918 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Biery Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $209K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations and projects in several areas. For example, Walsh University describes itself as a Catholic liberal arts and sciences institution dedicated to educating students for service to others; United Way of Greater Stark County says it works to alleviate the impact of poverty and empower families; and Canton Ballet describes its work as fostering appreciation of dance and providing instruction and performance opportunities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $211,175 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grant was $100,000 to Walsh University for its Faith in Action Campaign. Other notable grants included $25,000 to Canton Palace Theatre for a capital project and $20,000 to Catholic Foundation of Northern Colorado for programs. Grants of $10,000 went to Catholic Charities for emergency and community-based shelter, Hannah House for youth mentoring, Samaritan’s Purse for 2024 flooding in North Carolina and Tennessee, United Way of Greater Stark County for community programs, and University of Mount Union for education.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. To apply, contact Benjamin Biery and provide complete information and materials supporting the request, including a copy of the IRS determination letter showing tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3). The donee must have tax-exempt status as determined by the IRS.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Benjamin Biery as president, Jennifer Trujillo as vice president, Judith Biery as secretary, and Michelle Biery as treasurer.
Biery Family Foundation Inc is led by Benjamin Biery, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Benjamin Biery
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Trujillo
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Biery
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Biery
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Biery Family Foundation Inc
How much does Biery Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Biery Family Foundation Inc gave $211K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $175K across 12 grants.
What is Biery Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Biery Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,078, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Biery Family Foundation Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does Biery Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Biery Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Canton, OH (4 grants) and Louisville, OH (3 grants).
Does Biery Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Biery Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Programs" (3 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Biery Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Biery Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Walsh University ($100,000), Canton Palace Theatre ($25,000) and Catholic Foundation of Northern Colorado ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Biery Family Foundation Inc?
Biery Family Foundation Inc reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $211K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $209K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Biery Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations and projects in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Biery Family Foundation Inc?
Biery Family Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Biery Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Biery Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1453162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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