Bishop Fund FD No 2
Bishop Fund FD No 2 is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in Washington, New York, California, and Connecticut.
Bishop Fund FD No 2 at a glance
In short: Bishop Fund FD No 2 gave $75K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Washington. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $74,700
- -33.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,490
- -31.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $877,596
- -0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (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 Fund FD No 2
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no application form or required materials and no deadline. It names KeyBank N.A. and Donna O’Malley as the contact. The filing states that the vast majority of distributions are made upon direction of Gregory M. Bishop and Jeffrey B. Bishop.
- Contact
Application contact: Keybank N A Co Donna O'Malley
Mailing address: 127 Public Square 17Th Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216) 689-0434
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bishop Fund FD No 2 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Independent Curators Intl ($15K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 155 grants of 155 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 47% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 40% to New York, 11% to California, and 2% to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bishop Fund FD No 2 open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 30 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $75K (2024) to $112K (2023). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Curators Intl New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Bang on a Can Brooklyn, NY | General | $9,000 |
| California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA | General Operating | $8,000 |
| Copper Canyon Press Port Townsend, WA | General Operating | $6,000 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | General Operating | $4,000 |
| Jack Straw Cultural Center Seattle, WA | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Early Music Guild Seattle, WA | General | $2,000 |
| Centrum Foundation Port Townsend, WA | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Seattle Jazzed Seattle, WA | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Northwest Folklife Seattle, WA | General Operating | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $877,596 | $90,905 | $103,053 | $74,700 | 30 | $76,891 | $65,725 | $97,592 |
| 2023 | $885,902 | $114,587 | $136,838 | $112,200 | 31 | $113,385 | $91,839 | $91,873 |
| 2022 | $908,261 | $150,890 | $134,878 | $111,200 | 31 | $117,190 | $133,202 | $108,951 |
| 2021 | $879,383 | $80,780 | $139,710 | $110,200 | 32 | $117,592 | $62,407 | $114,966 |
| 2020 | $927,313 | $174,776 | $117,707 | $92,118 | 31 | — | $158,211 | $89,955 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bishop Fund FD No 2 reported a distributable amount of $98K 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 organizations whose own missions describe work in contemporary music, poetry and literary arts, visual and performing arts, cultural traditions, jazz education, and academic education.
For example, Bang on a Can describes its mission as presenting, commissioning, performing, recording, and teaching contemporary music. Copper Canyon Press says it educates the public in literary arts through publishing, translating, and presenting poetry. Northwest Folklife describes its work as creating opportunities to celebrate, share, and participate in the Pacific Northwest’s evolving cultural traditions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $74,700. Grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median grant of $1,100. The largest awards included $15,000 to Independent Curators International, $9,000 to Bang on a Can, and $8,000 to the California Institute of Technology.
Other 2024 awards included $6,000 to Copper Canyon Press; $4,000 to the University of Washington; $3,000 to Jack Straw Cultural Center; and $2,000 each to Early Music Guild, Centrum Foundation, Seattle JazzED, Northwest Folklife, Seattle Peace Chorus, and Space City. Luria Academy of Brooklyn and Brooklyn Academy of Music each received $1,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregory M. Bishop, Jeffrey B. Bishop, and A. Reid Bishop as directors.
Bishop Fund FD No 2's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
A. Reid Bishop
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory M. Bishop
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey B. Bishop
Director
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 Fund FD No 2
How much does Bishop Fund FD No 2 give each year?
Bishop Fund FD No 2 gave $75K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $112K across 31 grants.
What is Bishop Fund FD No 2's typical grant size?
Bishop Fund FD No 2's median grant in 2024 was $1,100, and its average grant was $2,490, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bishop Fund FD No 2 that year got $2K on average.
Where does Bishop Fund FD No 2 give grants?
Bishop Fund FD No 2's top state is Washington, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (40%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (16 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Port Townsend, WA (3 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Bishop Fund FD No 2 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bishop Fund FD No 2's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bishop Fund FD No 2's largest grantees?
Bishop Fund FD No 2's largest 2024 grantees include Independent Curators Intl ($15,000), Bang on a Can ($9,000) and California Institute of Technology ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bishop Fund FD No 2?
Bishop Fund FD No 2 reported $878K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $77K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98K (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 does Bishop Fund FD No 2 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in contemporary music, poetry and literary arts, visual and performing arts, cultural traditions, jazz education, and academic education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bishop Fund FD No 2?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bishop Fund FD No 2's EIN?
Bishop Fund FD No 2's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6513612. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Bishop Fund FD No 2 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bishop-fund-fd-no-2-morg_2bd5e1771ff74728b3665b6cd370bf8d
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