Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation
The Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation was a private foundation based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation was dissolved on December 29, 2021, with no assets or liabilities to distribute upon dissolution. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation at a glance
In short: Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation gave $228K across 17 grants in 2021 (avg $13K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $227,894
- -32.5% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 17
- -15.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $13,406
- -20.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (81% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s filing states that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This is not current application guidance because the foundation was dissolved in 2021.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1212 S 95Th St, Lincoln, NE 68520-9460
Phone: (402) 488-4971
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Harbor Ministries Inc ($70K). Together the top 10 received $209K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 37 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska. The remaining reported shares went to Colorado (4%), Minnesota (4%), Tennessee (4%), and Virginia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation gives
- 71% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $228K (2021) to $338K (2020). In 2021 it made 17 grants totaling $228K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor Ministries Inc Lincoln, NE | Support Ministry | $70,000 |
| Global Assist Lincoln, NE | Support Organization | $35,000 |
| Food Bank of Lincoln Lincoln, NE | Support Organization | $30,000 |
| Hope Venture Lincoln, NE | Support Organization | $20,000 |
| Hartland Bible Church Lincoln, NE | Support Organization | $12,000 |
| DARE2SHARE Ministries Intl Arvada, CO | Support Organization | $10,000 |
| Navigators Albert Lea, MN | Support Ministries | $10,000 |
| Middle East Ministries Nashville, TN | Support Ministry | $9,000 |
| Lincoln Community Foundation Lincoln, NE | Support Nonprofits Through Give to Lincoln Day | $8,000 |
| Country Bible Church Bennet, NE | Support Organization | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $44,043 | $230,158 | $227,894 | 17 | $227,894 | $43 | $7,495 |
| 2020 | $186,115 | $495,646 | $339,820 | $337,700 | 20 | — | $1,446 | $16,206 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2021 — 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 2021 grants included support for organizations whose missions, as described by those grantees, included mentoring emerging Christian leaders (Harbor Ministries), sharing and teaching the Bible and supporting Christian pastors and churches (Global Assist), and meeting emergency food needs in southeast Nebraska (Food Bank of Lincoln). The foundation also gave to Lincoln Community Foundation, whose stated mission is “Inspiring our community to give, act and lead.”
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $227,894. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $70,000, with a median grant of $8,000. Its largest grants included $70,000 to Harbor Ministries, $35,000 to Global Assist, $30,000 to Food Bank of Lincoln, and $20,000 to Hope Venture. Other grants included $12,000 to Hartland Bible Church, $10,000 each to Dare2Share Ministries International and Navigators, and $8,000 to Lincoln Community Foundation. Antioch Network received $2,000 in 2021.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists William W. Biggs as president and Elaine K. Biggs as secretary and treasurer.
Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation is led by William W. Biggs, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
William W. Biggs
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine K. Biggs
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation
How much does Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation give each year?
Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation gave $228K across 17 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $338K across 20 grants.
What is Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation's typical grant size?
Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $8,000, and its average grant was $13,406, across 17 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation give grants?
Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, NE (7 grants).
Does Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Organization" (9 grants) and "Support Ministry" (5 grants).
Who are Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation's largest grantees?
Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Harbor Ministries Inc ($70,000), Global Assist ($35,000) and Food Bank of Lincoln ($30,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation?
The foundation’s filing states that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation's EIN?
Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5186196. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Bill and Elaine Biggs 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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