Bishop Family Foundation
Bishop Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Glencoe, Illinois. In 2024, it gave $125,686 through 14 grants to charitable organizations, including universities, a children’s hospital foundation, arts organizations, and community and educational organizations.
Bishop Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Bishop Family Foundation gave $126K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Illinois. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,686
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,978
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $1,485,328
- +0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (47% 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 Bishop Family 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: 450 Green Bay Road Unit 1C, Glencoe, IL 60022
Phone: (847) 835-3390
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bishop Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Princeton University ($27K). Together the top 10 received $117K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 75 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in several states. The reported shares were Illinois 47%, New Jersey 22%, Wisconsin 10%, and New York 8%; the filing also lists 10% under an unspecified state category.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bishop Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 167% 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 $105K (2020) to $186K (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | Unrestricted Charitable Contributions | $27,100 |
| Lurie Childrens Hospital Foundation Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Charitable Contributions | $20,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Unrestricted Charitable Contributions | $15,086 |
| Stratford Festival of America | Unrestricted Charitable Contributions | $12,500 |
| Wayland Academy Beaver Dam, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Contributions | $12,500 |
| Sesame Workshop New York, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Contributions | $10,000 |
| Family Service of Glencoe Glencoe, IL | Unrestricted Charitable Contributions | $7,500 |
| Chicago Botanical Gardens Glencoe, IL | Unrestricted Charitable Contributions | $5,000 |
| Writers Theatre Glencoe, IL | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Connecticut College New London, CT | Unrestricted Charitable Contributions | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,485,328 | $147,130 | $141,949 | $125,686 | 14 | $125,686 | $20,747 | $75,166 |
| 2023 | $1,483,645 | $268,562 | $188,987 | $128,850 | 13 | $128,850 | $87,097 | $64,176 |
| 2022 | $1,384,528 | $289,576 | $185,553 | $138,131 | 13 | $138,131 | $115,359 | $67,157 |
| 2021 | $1,442,749 | $261,992 | $195,563 | $186,484 | 16 | $188,854 | $53,033 | $67,630 |
| 2020 | $1,314,569 | $255,451 | $119,834 | $105,350 | 19 | — | $110,948 | $60,674 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bishop Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $75K 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 included support for organizations whose missions, as described by the organizations themselves, include Northwestern University’s commitment to teaching, research, and student growth; Wayland Academy’s college preparation through a liberal arts curriculum; and Sesame Workshop’s work to help children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.
Other 2024 recipients describe work in social and mental health services (Family Service of Glencoe), theatre and community programs (Writers Theatre), and helping teachers and students stand up to racism, antisemitism, and other forms of bigotry and hate (Facing History & Ourselves). Connecticut College says it educates students to put the liberal arts into action as citizens of a global society.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $125,686. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $27,100, with a median grant of $6,250.
Its largest reported grants included $27,100 to Princeton University, $20,000 to Lurie Children’s Hospital Foundation, $15,086 to Northwestern University, $12,500 to Stratford Festival of America, $12,500 to Wayland Academy, and $10,000 to Sesame Workshop. Each was listed as an unrestricted charitable contribution. Other grants included $7,500 to Family Service of Glencoe and $5,000 each to Chicago Botanical Gardens and Writers Theatre.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephanie L. Bishop and Frederick E. Bishop as trustees.
Bishop Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frederick E. Bishop
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie L. Bishop
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Bishop Family Foundation
How much does Bishop Family Foundation give each year?
Bishop Family Foundation gave $126K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $129K across 13 grants.
What is Bishop Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Bishop Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,250, and its average grant was $8,978, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bishop Family Foundation give grants?
Bishop Family Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (22%) and Wisconsin (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Glencoe, IL (4 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Bishop Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bishop Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bishop Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Bishop Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Princeton University ($27,100), Lurie Childrens Hospital Foundation ($20,000) and Northwestern University ($15,086), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bishop Family Foundation?
Bishop Family Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bishop Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bishop Family 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 Bishop Family Foundation's EIN?
Bishop Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4802009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bishop Family 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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