The Billstein Family Foundation
The Billstein Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Perrysburg, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $184K.
The Billstein Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Billstein Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $756K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,511,870
- +1145.8% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $755,935
- +1145.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $755,935
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Billstein Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Fidelity Cahritable ($1.0M). Together the top 2 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Billstein Family Foundation gives
- In 2021 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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2019) to $1.5M (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Cahritable Cincinnati, OH | General Contribution | $1,016,227 |
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | General Contribution | $495,643 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $188,273 | $1,515,915 | $1,511,870 | 2 | $1,515,915 | $184,228 | $84,598 |
| 2020 | $1,327,642 | $46,278 | $124,654 | $121,357 | 2 | — | $42,981 | $124,576 |
| 2019 | $1,406,018 | $52,933 | $116,445 | $112,973 | 2 | — | $50,955 | $124,779 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Billstein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $85K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Billstein Family Foundation is led by Robert A. Billstein Jr., President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Robert A. Billstein Jr.
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Devin Billstein
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitzi Akaha
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Barbara Billstein (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Janet Akaha (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Billstein Family Foundation
How much does The Billstein Family Foundation give each year?
The Billstein Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $121K across 2 grants.
Where does The Billstein Family Foundation operate?
The Billstein Family Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Ohio, Rhode Island.
How much is The Billstein Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Billstein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $85K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Billstein Family Foundation's EIN?
The Billstein Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6531828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 19, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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