George P Bishop Foundation Inc
The George P Bishop Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Established in 2011, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization designated for charitable, educational, and philanthropic purposes. The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations addressing poverty, human services, health, and disability services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.6M
+1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$840K
+20.0% YoY
Grant Count
35
+45.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-17.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary focus is breaking the cycle of poverty by providing direct assistance and support services. Key areas of interest include:
- Human services, particularly hunger and food banks
- Health services
- Support for seniors
- Services for people with disabilities
- Poverty alleviation
- Work preparation and job training programs
- Housing assistance
- Services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$5,000–$75,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts, with particular emphasis on the Newburyport area and surrounding regions. Some grants extend to New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $10,614,180
- Total giving: $840,000
- Total revenue: $1,270,000
- Total expenses: $876,000
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $10,476,717
- Total revenue: $1,285,090
- Total expenses: $728,972
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,614,180 | $10,476,717 | $10,031,951 |
| Revenue | $1,267,906 | $1,285,090 | $1,042,064 |
| Expenses | $875,549 | $728,972 | $725,631 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $875,549 | $728,972 | $725,631 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,232,357 | $1,256,118 | $1,011,433 |
| Distributable Amount | $903,882 | $768,517 | $776,911 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jeremiah W Doyle IV – President
- Jean Moody – Vice President
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah W Doyle | President | 5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 707 Newburyport, MA 01950-0907
Phone: 978-462-9548
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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