Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation

LINCOLN, NE EIN: 20-5186196

Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LINCOLN, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 17 grants totaling $228K. Net investment income was $43.

Financial Overview

From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$228K

-32.5% YoY

Grant Count

-15.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

-20.6% YoY

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.

About Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Nebraska $432K (76%)

Colorado $30K (5%)

Tennessee $29K (5%)

Missouri $22K (4%)

Minnesota $20K (4%)

Virginia $14K (2%)

Texas $7K (1%)

Arizona $4K (1%)

+2 more states

States

Arizona Colorado Illinois Massachusetts Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

Albert LeaArvadaAustinBennetBostonChattanoogaCreteLincolnMerrifieldNashvilleOmahaRichardsonSedonaWaltonWarrenton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2021	2020
Total Assets	—	$186,115
Revenue	$44,043	$495,646
Expenses	$230,158	$339,820
Qualifying Distributions	$227,894	—
Net Investment Income	$43	$1,446
Distributable Amount	$7,495	$16,206

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2021

Grant Size Distribution

37 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Harbor Ministries Inc ($70,000), Global Assist ($35,000), Food Bank of Lincoln ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ANTIOCH NETWORK AUSTIN, TX	SUPPORT FUND	$2,000
BIBLE LEAGUE CRETE, IL	SUPPORT MINISTRY	$2,000
CHRISTAR RICHARDSON, TX	SUPPORT MINISTRY	$1,500
COUNTRY BIBLE CHURCH BENNET, NE	SUPPORT ORGANIZATION	$5,000
DARE2SHARE MINISTRIES INTL ARVADA, CO	SUPPORT ORGANIZATION	$10,000
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND BOSTON, MA	SUPPORT ORGANIZATION	$3,394
FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN LINCOLN, NE	SUPPORT ORGANIZATION	$30,000
GLOBAL ASSIST LINCOLN, NE	SUPPORT ORGANIZATION	$35,000
HARBOR MINISTRIES INC LINCOLN, NE	SUPPORT MINISTRY	$70,000
HARTLAND BIBLE CHURCH LINCOLN, NE	SUPPORT ORGANIZATION	$12,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2021 IRS filing

From 2021 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
WILLIAM W BIGGS	PRESIDENT	2	—
ELAINE K BIGGS	SECRETARY AND TREASURER	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation?

Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LINCOLN, NE. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.

Where does Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation operate?

Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.

What size grants does Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation award?

In 2021, Bill and Elaine Biggs Foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $228K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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.