Biosophical Institute Inc
Biosophical Institute Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in South Euclid, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $77K.
Biosophical Institute Inc at a glance
In short: Biosophical Institute Inc gave $33K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,900
- -47.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,113
- -34.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,858,131
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Biosophical Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gateway Community Services Maine ($10K). Together the top 7 received $32K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Biosophical Institute Inc gives
- Giving grew 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $63K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Community Services Maine Portland, ME | Bridge to Belong Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Euphrates Institute Pacific Grove, CA | Peace Practice Alliance - Expanding Peace Leadership | $5,000 |
| North Omaha Musicartthe Now Initiative Omaha, NE | General Support | $5,000 |
| National Peace Academy South Euclid, OH | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Midcoast Youth Center Bath, ME | Charitable Support | $1,500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,000 |
| Rotary Club of Bath Bath, ME | Charitable Support/5K | $400 |
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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 | $7,858,131 | $138,106 | $381,304 | $32,900 | 8 | $310,522 | $76,819 | $389,897 |
| 2023 | $7,219,421 | $144,002 | $387,928 | $62,690 | 10 | $319,100 | $85,970 | $338,845 |
| 2022 | $6,519,051 | $129,862 | $359,548 | $28,500 | 6 | $285,037 | $72,433 | $338,249 |
| 2021 | $7,910,096 | $155,891 | $335,684 | $20,900 | 4 | $252,856 | $99,053 | $308,168 |
| 2020 | $7,052,296 | $134,111 | $321,273 | $19,790 | 11 | — | $79,190 | $307,347 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Biosophical Institute Inc reported a distributable amount of $390K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Biosophical Institute Inc is led by Louis Ensel, Executive Director & Trustee on every filing since 2020; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Louis Ensel
Executive Director & Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$92K (2020) → $92K (2024)
Ellen Ensel
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patti Bailie
Secretary, Educ, Outrch Director & Tte
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$19K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Gloria Mark
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Nemeth
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$33K (2020) → $41K (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 $92K, to Louis Ensel (Executive Director/Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Biosophical Institute Inc
How much does Biosophical Institute Inc give each year?
Biosophical Institute Inc gave $33K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $63K across 10 grants.
What is Biosophical Institute Inc's typical grant size?
Biosophical Institute Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,113, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Biosophical Institute Inc give grants?
Biosophical Institute Inc's top state is Maine, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (15%) and California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bath, ME (2 grants).
Does Biosophical Institute Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of Biosophical Institute Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (4 grants).
Who are Biosophical Institute Inc's largest grantees?
Biosophical Institute Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Gateway Community Services Maine ($10,000), ACLU Foundation ($5,000) and Euphrates Institute ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Biosophical Institute Inc?
Biosophical Institute Inc reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $311K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $390K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Biosophical Institute Inc?
Biosophical Institute Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in South Euclid, OH. It holds $7.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Biosophical Institute Inc's EIN?
Biosophical Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1884570. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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