George F Bisch Trust
George F Bisch Trust is a private foundation focused on Human services, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $273.
George F Bisch Trust at a glance
In short: George F Bisch Trust gave $70K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $35K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $69,902
- +2325.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $34,951
- +2325.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $34,951
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who George F Bisch Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The Salvation Army ($35K). Together the top 2 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George F Bisch Trust gives
- Giving grew 2198% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $70K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Peoria, IL | General Operating | $34,951 |
| Family Service CNTR of Sang Cnty Springfield, IL | General Operating | $34,951 |
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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 | — | $-4,453 | $76,365 | $69,902 | 2 | $74,557 | $273 | $2,009 |
| 2022 | $85,091 | $554 | $7,612 | $2,882 | 2 | $4,697 | $94 | $4,142 |
| 2021 | $92,217 | $10,381 | $7,485 | $2,966 | 2 | $4,781 | $7,658 | $4,698 |
| 2020 | $89,318 | $3,109 | $7,623 | $3,042 | 2 | — | $388 | $4,781 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George F Bisch Trust reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George F Bisch Trust's only listed officer is US Bank NA, Trustee on the 2023 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
US Bank NA
Trustee
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2023)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank N A (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $2K, to US Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George F Bisch Trust
How much does George F Bisch Trust give each year?
George F Bisch Trust gave $70K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $3K across 2 grants.
What is George F Bisch Trust?
George F Bisch Trust is a private foundation focused on Human services, based in Milwaukee, WI.
Where does George F Bisch Trust operate?
George F Bisch Trust has awarded grants in Illinois.
How much is George F Bisch Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, George F Bisch Trust reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is George F Bisch Trust's EIN?
George F Bisch Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-0657768. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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