Bixel Family Foundation
Bixel Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boulder, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including Christian ministry, human trafficking prevention, basic-needs assistance, language education, homelessness, and food access.
Bixel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Bixel Family Foundation gave $12K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Colorado. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,763
- -13.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,176
- -13.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $520
- Total assets
- $186,718
- -3.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (70% 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 Bixel Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5117 51St Street, Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: (303) 469-5363
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bixel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Young Life ($5K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Colorado, Nebraska, Missouri, and Washington. By grant dollars, 70% went to Colorado, 13% to Nebraska, 13% to Missouri, and 4% to Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bixel Family Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 493% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 129% 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 $2K (2021) to $32K (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Life Boulder, CO | Introduce adolescents to jesus christ and helps them grow in their faith | $5,000 |
| Love Justice International Lincoln, NE | Help End Human Trafficking | $1,577 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | Equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to know and grow in christ and lead others to do the same. | $1,500 |
| Freedom 58 Centennial, CO | Freedom 58 project uses art, education, and frontline teams to illuminate injustice, equip communities, and prevent human trafficking situations before exploitation begins. | $1,073 |
| Emergency Family Assistance Association Boulder, CO | Family Resource Center` | $540 |
| Christian Veterinary Mission Lynnwood, WA | Share Christ's Love Through Veterinary Medicine. | $500 |
| Intercambio Uniting Communities Boulder, CO | Language School | $500 |
| International Students Inc Colorado Springs, CO | To Share Christ's Love with International Students | $500 |
| Boulder Bridge House Boulder, CO | Respects and empowers people who are experiencing homelessness. We connect them to housing and employment opportunities so they can realize and embrace their future. | $313 |
| Community Food Share Louisville, CO | Food Bank | $260 |
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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 | $186,718 | $5,573 | $11,773 | $11,763 | 10 | $11,763 | $5,573 | $9,119 |
| 2023 | $192,918 | — | $15,765 | $13,655 | 10 | $13,655 | — | $9,501 |
| 2022 | $206,574 | — | $11,717 | $9,457 | 16 | $9,457 | — | $10,174 |
| 2021 | $216,030 | — | $2,085 | $1,982 | 11 | $2,085 | — | $10,640 |
| 2020 | $218,115 | $250,125 | $32,010 | $32,000 | 5 | — | — | $10,742 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bixel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for Christian ministry and organizations addressing human trafficking, food and shelter needs, homelessness, language education, and food access. Among the grantees, Love Justice International describes its mission as disrupting human trafficking in transit; Emergency Family Assistance Association says it helps people meet immediate needs such as food and shelter and supports efforts toward financial stability; and Community Food Share says it works to eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $11,763 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $260 to $5,000, with a median of $520. The largest grants included $5,000 to Young Life, $1,577 to Love Justice International, $1,500 to Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and $1,073 to Freedom 58.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenneth Bixel and Kimberly Bixel as managers.
Bixel Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth Bixel
Manager
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Bixel
Manager
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/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 Bixel Family Foundation
How much does Bixel Family Foundation give each year?
Bixel Family Foundation gave $12K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 10 grants.
What is Bixel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Bixel Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $520, and its average grant was $1,176, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bixel Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Bixel Family Foundation give grants?
Bixel Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nebraska (13%) and Missouri (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boulder, CO (4 grants).
Does Bixel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Bixel Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Bixel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Bixel Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Young Life ($5,000), Love Justice International ($1,577) and Fellowship of Christian Athletes ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bixel Family Foundation?
Bixel Family Foundation reported $187K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bixel Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for Christian ministry and organizations addressing human trafficking, food and shelter needs, homelessness, language education, and food access. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bixel Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Bixel Family Foundation's EIN?
Bixel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4393134. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bixel 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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