Scott Bieler Foundation Inc
Scott Bieler Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation based in Orchard Park, New York. Established in 2016, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.5M
+2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.9M
-5.1% YoY
Grant Count
39
+14.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$100K
-17.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation demonstrates active grantmaking, with total giving of $3,899,216 based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing.
Grant Range
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Average Grant
amount and median grant amount data available but not specified in sources
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily directs its grantmaking toward New York-based organizations and initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (Most Recent Filing):
- Total assets: $12,471,420
- Total giving: $3,899,216
- Total liabilities: $0
Historical Financial Data (2023):
- Revenue: $3.25M
- Expenses: $2.08M
- Total assets: $11.7M
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,471,420 | $12,212,408 | $11,664,382 |
| Revenue | $4,310,465 | $4,804,815 | $3,251,827 |
| Expenses | $4,044,453 | $4,256,617 | $2,081,624 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,899,216 | $4,108,707 | $1,940,986 |
| Net Investment Income | $206,900 | $226,920 | $85,854 |
| Distributable Amount | $593,787 | $575,073 | $522,188 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT R BIELER | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KATHRYN BIELER | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW A LASHER | SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| STANLEY A KICINSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made significant contributions to educational institutions in the region:
**Villa Maria College**: The Scott Bieler Family Foundation provided a leadership gift to transform the college's library into an academic resource center. The resulting facility, the Scott Bieler Center for Academic Excellence, held its grand opening and public ribbon cutting ceremony on April 2.
Villa Maria College Announces Leadership Gift from Scott Bieler Family Foundation**BestSelf Behavioral Health**: The foundation awarded nearly $50,000 in support to this organization.
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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