George P Bishop Foundation Inc
George P Bishop Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Its 2024 grants supported organizations providing food and other basic needs, housing, economic assistance, youth services, and support for people with disabilities.
George P Bishop Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: George P Bishop Foundation Inc gave $840K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Massachusetts. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $840,000
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +45.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,000
- -17.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $10,614,180
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (11 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (98% 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 George P Bishop Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Applications are due by October 31. The filing lists Jeremiah W Doyle as the contact and states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- October 31.
- Deadline
- October 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Jeremiah W Doyle
Mailing address: P O Box 707, Newburyport, MA 01950
Phone: (978) 462-9548
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George P Bishop Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Open Door Cape Ann Food Pantry ($75K). Together the top 10 received $450K.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 152 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 2% to recipients in New Hampshire. Massachusetts grantees included organizations in Newburyport, Amesbury, Lawrence, Gloucester, and Salem.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is George P Bishop Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 35 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 $695K (2022) to $850K (2020). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $840K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Open Door Cape Ann Food Pantry Gloucester, MA | Alleviate the impact of hunger on Cape Ann | $75,000 |
| The Pettengill House Amesbury, MA | Food pantry. | $50,000 |
| Lazarus House Lawrence, MA | Works to break the cycle of poverty by providing food clothing work preparation and housing to those in need. | $50,000 |
| First Parish Church of Newbury Food Newbury, MA | Food Pantry | $50,000 |
| Soc of St Vincent de Paul Bassette Amesbury, MA | Charitable services to those in need. | $50,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Newburyport Newburyport, MA | Provides charitable services to those in need. | $50,000 |
| Community Service of Newburyport Newburyport, MA | Provides economic assistance to those in need. | $40,000 |
| Emmus Inc Haverhill, MA | Homeless shelter. | $30,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Divine Mercy Parish Quincy, MA | Provides charitable services to those in need. | $30,000 |
| Beverly Bootstraps Community Servic Beverly, MA | Provides assistance for food shelter and adult and youth programs. | $25,000 |
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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 | $10,614,180 | $1,267,906 | $875,549 | $840,000 | 35 | $875,549 | $1,232,357 | $903,882 |
| 2023 | $10,476,717 | $1,285,090 | $728,972 | $700,000 | 24 | $728,972 | $1,256,118 | $768,517 |
| 2022 | $10,031,951 | $1,042,064 | $725,631 | $695,000 | 25 | $725,631 | $1,011,433 | $776,911 |
| 2021 | $9,674,387 | $1,637,629 | $808,680 | $783,000 | 35 | $808,680 | $1,611,949 | $850,340 |
| 2020 | $8,847,772 | $1,263,438 | $876,356 | $850,000 | 33 | — | $1,237,082 | $706,861 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George P Bishop Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $904K 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 show support for organizations working in areas including food insecurity, poverty relief, shelter, youth development, and disability services.
Grantee missions illustrate this range. The Pettengill House says it supports and empowers children and families through education, case management, basic needs, and community supports. Community Service of Newburyport describes its work as providing economic and social services to prevent homelessness, support economic security, and promote youth development. Opportunity Works says it promotes the quality of life of people with disabilities through integration, inclusion, and independence.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $840,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $75,000, with a median grant of $20,000.
The largest award was $75,000 to Open Door Cape Ann Food Pantry to alleviate hunger on Cape Ann. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to The Pettengill House for its food pantry and Lazarus House, whose mission is to provide shelter, food, clothing, education, and support for people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Community Service of Newburyport received $40,000. Plummer Youth Promise received $25,000; its mission is to improve outcomes for young people in or at risk of entering state care by engaging youth, families, and relevant systems.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeremiah W Doyle as President.
George P Bishop Foundation Inc is led by Jeremiah W Doyle IV, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeremiah W Doyle IV
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jean Moody (2020–2022) — Vice President
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 George P Bishop Foundation Inc
How much does George P Bishop Foundation Inc give each year?
George P Bishop Foundation Inc gave $840K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $700K across 24 grants.
What is George P Bishop Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
George P Bishop Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $24,000, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George P Bishop Foundation Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does George P Bishop Foundation Inc give grants?
George P Bishop Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Amesbury, MA (5 grants), Newburyport, MA (5 grants), Beverly, MA (3 grants) and Lawrence, MA (2 grants).
Does George P Bishop Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on George P Bishop Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are George P Bishop Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
George P Bishop Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Open Door Cape Ann Food Pantry ($75,000), The Pettengill House ($50,000) and Lazarus House ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George P Bishop Foundation Inc?
George P Bishop Foundation Inc reported $10.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $876K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $904K (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 George P Bishop Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including food insecurity, poverty relief, shelter, youth development, and disability services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George P Bishop Foundation Inc?
Applications are due by October 31. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George P Bishop Foundation Inc's EIN?
George P Bishop Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3773386. 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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