The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc
The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Clearwater, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Florida, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, including a parks and recreation department, universities, and other organizations.
The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc gave $79K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $78,500
- -55.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,850
- -60.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,353,577
- -0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2751 Regency Oaks Blvd M213, Clearwater, FL 33759
Phone: (201) 947-6555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Dunedin Park & Recreation Department ($50K). Together the top 10 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 59 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 13% to recipients in New Jersey, and 11% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 85% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 60% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2025) to $905K (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Dunedin Park & Recreation Department Dunedin, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Police Unity Tour Roseland, NJ | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch Boys Ranch, FL | gen purpose | $5,000 |
| Penn State university University Park, PA | General support | $3,000 |
| Florida international university Miramar, FL | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Floridia Orchestra St Petersburg, FL | general support | $2,500 |
| Arts Quest Bethlehem, PA | General support | $2,000 |
| Villanova University Villanova, PA | General support | $1,500 |
| KDR Foundation Latrobe, PA | General Support | $1,000 |
| St Lukes University health network Bethleheim, PA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,353,577 | $73,514 | $78,985 | $78,500 | 10 | $78,500 | $73,514 | $130,158 |
| 2024 | $2,359,048 | $101,271 | $178,000 | $178,000 | 9 | $178,000 | $101,271 | $116,665 |
| 2023 | $2,435,777 | $447,925 | $442,496 | $441,000 | 14 | $441,000 | $116,145 | — |
| 2022 | $106,424 | $100,479 | $527,608 | $526,000 | 14 | $526,000 | $101,574 | — |
| 2021 | $3,179,136 | $655,451 | $547,192 | $545,500 | 12 | $545,500 | $115,609 | — |
| 2020 | $3,779,933 | $573,898 | $905,000 | $905,000 | 23 | — | $121,673 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $130K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including the City of Dunedin Park & Recreation Department, universities, a youth ranch, an orchestra, and health and law-enforcement-related organizations.
The Police Unity Tour describes its mission as raising awareness of officers who died in the line of duty and raising funds for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum. Florida International University’s Research Foundation says it helps make university research discoveries and work products available to the public and supports further research. Villanova University describes itself as a Catholic Augustinian community of higher education committed to the discovery, dissemination, and application of knowledge.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $78,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $2,500.
The largest grants included $50,000 to the City of Dunedin Park & Recreation Department for general support, $10,000 to Police Unity Tour for general purpose, and $5,000 to Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch for general purpose. Other grants included $3,000 to Penn State University; $2,500 each to Florida International University and Floridia Orchestra; $2,000 to Arts Quest; $1,500 to Villanova University; and $1,000 each to KDR Foundation and St Lukes University Health Network.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Bilheimer as president and trustee, Nancy Bilheimer as secretary and trustee, Darin Vogel as trustee, and Thomas Hoh as director.
The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc is led by David Bilheimer Bilheimer, President & Trustee since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Bilheimer Bilheimer
President & Trustee
President & T → President & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Darin Vogel Vogel
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Nancy Bilheimer Bilheimer
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Thomas Hoh Thomas Hoh Thomas
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
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 Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc
How much does The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc give each year?
The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc gave $79K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $178K across 9 grants.
What is The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $7,850, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc give grants?
The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (13%) and Pennsylvania (11%).
Does The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include City of Dunedin Park & Recreation Department ($50,000), Police Unity Tour ($10,000) and Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc?
The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $79K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (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.
What does The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including the City of Dunedin Park & Recreation Department, universities, a youth ranch, an orchestra, and health and law-enforcement-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3681186. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-munch-bilheimer-foundation-inc-morg_948875eda5eb4ed28a3a7cd775333eb7
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