Bishop Pine Fund
Bishop Pine Fund is a private foundation based in Point Reyes, California. Its filings describe contributions to preselected exempt organizations supporting education, conservation, and community purposes; the funder appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Bishop Pine Fund at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $5
- Net investment income (2023)
- $5
- Expenses (2023)
- $700
- -90.8% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bishop Pine Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 32, Point Reyes, CA 94956
Phone: (415) 663-1463
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bishop Pine Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2022 grantees are located in California, including Point Reyes Station, Stinson Beach, Berkeley, San Rafael, Inverness, and Cotati.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Bishop Pine Fund gives
- 89% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022). 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 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $12K (2021). In 2022 it made 19 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenbelt Alliance San Francisco, CA | Community | $500 |
| Marin Ag Land Trust Point Reyes Station, CA | Community | $500 |
| Audubon Canyon Ranch Stinson Beach, CA | Community | $500 |
| Marin Community Food Bank Novato, CA | Community | $500 |
| Marine Mammal Center Sausalito, CA | Community | $500 |
| St Anthony Foundation San Francisco, CA | Community | $500 |
| West Marin Community Services Point Reyes Station, CA | Community | $500 |
| Dance Palace Community Center Point Reyes Station, CA | Community | $250 |
| Save the Redwoods League San Francisco, CA | Community | $250 |
| Marin Conservation League San Rafael, CA | Community | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $5 | $700 | — | — | — | $5 | — |
| 2022 | $2,685 | — | $7,582 | $6,500 | 19 | $6,500 | — | $273 |
| 2021 | $10,473 | $14,839 | $13,308 | $11,900 | 41 | — | $14,839 | $489 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The funder’s stated charitable activity is to make contributions to preselected exempt organizations supporting education, conservation, and community purposes. No separate mission statement is provided.
The 2022 grantees include organizations whose missions span community services, conservation, scholarships, and education. For example, West Marin Community Services says it supports programs and services for the well-being of individuals and families in West Marin. Marin Conservation League says its mission is to preserve, protect, and enhance Marin’s natural assets. Papermill Creek Children’s Corner says it provides preschool education in West Marin County, along with parent support and other services.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the funder gave $6,500 through 19 grants. Listed grants that year included $500 each to West Marin Community Services and Audubon Canyon Ranch, and $250 each to Forests Forever, Marin Conservation League, West Marin Scholarship Program, Papermill Creek Children’s Corner, West Marin Senior Services, and Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue. These grantees describe work in community services, nature and science, forest and habitat protection, scholarships, preschool education, senior support, and wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.
The 2023 filing reports no grants. The 2022 filing states that the foundation makes contributions to preselected exempt organizations and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It does not provide application instructions, required materials, or an unsolicited-request policy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists BARBARA M EASTMAN as Secretary/Treas.
Bishop Pine Fund's only listed officer is Barbara M. Eastman, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2021 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
Barbara M. Eastman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Pine Fund
What does Bishop Pine Fund fund?
The funder’s stated charitable activity is to make contributions to preselected exempt organizations supporting education, conservation, and community purposes. No separate mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bishop Pine Fund?
Bishop Pine Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Bishop Pine Fund make grants?
The listed 2022 grantees are located in California, including Point Reyes Station, Stinson Beach, Berkeley, San Rafael, Inverness, and Cotati.
What is Bishop Pine Fund's EIN?
Bishop Pine Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0009930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
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 2021–2023
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