The Biden Foundation
The Biden Foundation at a glance
In short: The Biden Foundation gave $1.8M across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $1.8M), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,835,265
- +383.0% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $1,835,265
- +865.9% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $1,835,265
- Primary geography
- Delaware (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Biden Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children ($1.8M).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $380K (2019) to $1.8M (2020). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children Wilmington, DE | Program Support | $1,835,265 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $10,304 | $2,100,824 | $1,835,265 | 1 | $10,304 |
| 2019 | $2,094,221 | $333,833 | $1,969,094 | $380,000 | 2 | $45,611 |
About The Biden Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Biden Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Biden Foundation is led by Mark Gitenstein, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Mark Gitenstein
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Kaufman
Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darla Pomeroy
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Micaela Fernandez Allen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Isaac
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Peck
Vice Chair & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Angelson
Vice Chair & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Biden Owens
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: LOUISA TERRELLEnd (2019) — Executive Director
- Former: Mala AdigaEnd (2019) — Director of Higher Executive Director & Military Fa
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 The Biden Foundation
How much does The Biden Foundation give each year?
The Biden Foundation gave $1.8M across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. In 2019 it gave $380K across 2 grants.
What is The Biden Foundation?
The Biden Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC.
Where does The Biden Foundation operate?
The Biden Foundation has awarded grants in Delaware, Illinois, Maryland.
What is The Biden Foundation's EIN?
The Biden Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1329470. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 25, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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