The Bixby Foundation
The Bixby Foundation is a private foundation based in Livonia, Michigan. It supports the educational development of Christian leaders and work to spread Christianity, including scholarships for students preparing for Christian ministry.
The Bixby Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bixby Foundation gave $27K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Michigan. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,100
- +25.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,594
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $7,744
- -45.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (49% 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 The Bixby Foundation
- How to Apply
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For the scholarship, applicants are directed to review the criteria, complete the application form, and submit it with supporting documents. The foundation’s filing says applications are handled according to guidelines on its website.
- Review Cycle
- The stated 2026 scholarship deadline was June 30, 2026; it has passed.
- Deadline
- The stated 2026 scholarship deadline was June 30, 2026; it has passed.
- Contact
Application contact: Kelly Bixby
Mailing address: 34134 Fairfax Court, Livonia, MI 48152
Phone: (248) 888-9967
Email: kelly@rememberingjanet.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bixby Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cornerstone LWR Church ($9K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 95 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Livonia, Michigan. In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to Michigan recipients and 33% to Florida recipients. Colorado and Tennessee each received 4%, and California received 3%. Other 2024 grants included recipients in Ohio and Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bixby Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $22K (2023) to $45K (2020). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone LWR Church Lakewood Ranch, FL | Further Charitable Function of Org | $9,000 |
| Hope College Holland, MI | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO | To Spread the Gospel | $1,000 |
| St Judes Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Further Chartable Function of Org | $1,000 |
| University of Mi - Dearborn Dearborn, MI | Further Charitable Function of Org | $1,000 |
| AAA Pregnancy Center Livonia, MI | Further Charitable Fundtion of Org | $800 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation - Vets Woodland Hills, CA | Further Charitable Fundtion of Org | $750 |
| Food Gatherers Ann Arbor, MI | Further Charitable Fundtion of Org | $500 |
| Ima Recreation-First Tee Burton, MI | Further Charitable Fundtion of Org | $500 |
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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 | $7,744 | $25,009 | $31,591 | $27,100 | 17 | $27,100 | $14,897 | $222 |
| 2023 | $14,326 | $26,979 | $25,251 | $21,550 | 16 | $21,550 | $10,593 | $503 |
| 2022 | $12,598 | $25,419 | $26,323 | $22,850 | 18 | $22,850 | $14 | $732 |
| 2021 | $13,502 | $37,976 | $25,712 | $23,350 | 22 | $23,350 | $3 | $1,583 |
| 2020 | $1,238 | $36,107 | $47,422 | $45,252 | 22 | — | $5 | $1,392 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bixby Foundation reported a distributable amount of $222 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
The foundation states that its charitable activities are to fund the educational development of Christian leaders and further the mission of spreading Christianity. Its website describes the Pastor Janet Noble-Richardson Memorial Scholarship as an investment in future ministers.
Its 2024 grants included scholarships and support for churches, religious organizations, educational institutions, and other charitable organizations. For example, Hope College describes its mission as educating students for leadership and service through liberal arts programs in the context of the historic Christian faith. Food Gatherers describes its mission as alleviating hunger and addressing its root causes in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Truth For Life describes its mission as teaching the Bible to convert unbelievers, establish believers, and strengthen local churches.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $27,100. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $9,000, with a median of $500.
Notable 2024 grants included $9,000 to Cornerstone LWR Church in Florida for its charitable function; $7,000 to Hope College and $3,000 to Concordia University Ann Arbor for scholarships; and $1,000 each to Focus on the Family, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, and the University of Michigan–Dearborn.
The foundation’s website lists basic scholarship criteria: applicants must be enrolled in a Christian college or university in Michigan, study in a ministry field, and intend to serve in Christian ministry or a related field. Doctoral students are not considered, and individual awards are non-recurring, although previous applicants and recipients are encouraged to reapply. The application process calls for a completed form and supporting documents. The website’s stated application period ran April 15 through June 30, 2026, with a June 30 deadline; that cycle has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregory R. Bixby as president, Kelly J. Bixby as secretary, and Katrina M. Bixby as founding member. The foundation’s website identifies Greg Bixby as president, Katrina Bixby as a founding board member, and Kelly Bixby as vice-president.
The Bixby Foundation is led by Gregory R. Bixby, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory R. Bixby
President
President Tresurer → President & T, 2022
President & T → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katrina M. Bixby
Founding Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly J. Bixby
Secretary
Secretaryfounding Member → Secretary & F, 2022
Secretary & F → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Bixby Foundation
How much does The Bixby Foundation give each year?
The Bixby Foundation gave $27K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 16 grants.
What is The Bixby Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bixby Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,594, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bixby Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Bixby Foundation give grants?
The Bixby Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Florida (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (2 grants).
Does The Bixby Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Bixby Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Further Charitable Function of Org" (7 grants) and "Further Charitable Fundtion of Org" (5 grants).
Who are The Bixby Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bixby Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cornerstone LWR Church ($9,000), Hope College ($7,000) and Concordia University Ann Arbor ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bixby Foundation?
The Bixby Foundation reported $8K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $222 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bixby Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its charitable activities are to fund the educational development of Christian leaders and further the mission of spreading Christianity. Its website describes the Pastor Janet Noble-Richardson Memorial Scholarship as an investment in future ministers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bixby Foundation?
For the scholarship, applicants are directed to review the criteria, complete the application form, and submit it with supporting documents. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bixby Foundation's EIN?
The Bixby Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2758823. 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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