The Ellen and Donald Bilgore
The Ellen and Donald Bilgore is a private foundation, based in Pittsford, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $383K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Ellen and Donald Bilgore at a glance
In short: The Ellen and Donald Bilgore gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $382,621
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Ellen and Donald Bilgore funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Rochester ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Ellen and Donald Bilgore gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $25K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Rochester Rochester, NY | Bilgore Robbins Innovation Fund | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $382,621 | $8,668 | $29,913 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,510 | $6,215 | $26,458 |
| 2024 | $403,866 | $18,441 | $29,505 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,497 | $14,559 | $24,392 |
| 2023 | $414,930 | $-13,769 | $29,066 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,497 | $7,592 | $21,663 |
| 2022 | $457,765 | $-15,061 | $29,748 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,497 | $4,325 | $22,832 |
| 2021 | $502,574 | $33,067 | $30,493 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,903 | $28,477 | $26,663 |
| 2020 | $500,000 | $500,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ellen and Donald Bilgore reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ellen and Donald Bilgore is led by Donald L. Bilgore, Director, Chair & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald L. Bilgore
Director, Chair & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Fredericka Brodsky
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ellen S. Bilgore (2020–2024) — Director, V Chair, President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Ellen and Donald Bilgore
How much does The Ellen and Donald Bilgore give each year?
The Ellen and Donald Bilgore gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is The Ellen and Donald Bilgore?
The Ellen and Donald Bilgore reported $383K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Ellen and Donald Bilgore operate?
The Ellen and Donald Bilgore has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Ellen and Donald Bilgore's EIN?
The Ellen and Donald Bilgore's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2830500. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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