The Patsy and Rose Billera Foundation
The Patsy and Rose Billera Foundation is a private foundation, based in Macungie, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $62K.
The Patsy and Rose Billera Foundation at a glance
In short: The Patsy and Rose Billera Foundation gave $62K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $12K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $62,058
- +5071.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $12,412
- +934.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (56% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Patsy and Rose Billera Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was St Jude's Research Hospital ($35K). Together the top 5 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Patsy and Rose Billera Foundation gives
- Giving grew 592% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 42% 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $62K (2023). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Contribution | $35,058 |
| St Catherine's of Sienna Allentown, PA | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Villanova University Villanova, PA | General Contributiongeneral Contribution | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Allentown, PA | General Contribution | $4,000 |
| LV Hospice Allentown, PA | General Contribution | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $62,133 | $62,058 | 5 | $62,058 | — | — |
| 2022 | $62,468 | $24,123 | $1,375 | $1,200 | 1 | $1,200 | $24,123 | $2,888 |
| 2021 | $39,765 | $3,241 | $5,682 | $5,340 | 6 | $5,340 | $3,241 | $3,130 |
| 2020 | $42,307 | $7,186 | $9,279 | $8,970 | 6 | — | $7,011 | $2,609 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Patsy and Rose Billera Foundation is led by Gloria Billera, President on the 2023 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Gloria Billera
President
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joseph P. Billera (2020–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Patsy and Rose Billera Foundation
How much does The Patsy and Rose Billera Foundation give each year?
The Patsy and Rose Billera Foundation gave $62K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
What is The Patsy and Rose Billera Foundation's typical grant size?
The Patsy and Rose Billera Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,412, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Patsy and Rose Billera Foundation give grants?
The Patsy and Rose Billera Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Allentown, PA (3 grants).
Does The Patsy and Rose Billera Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Patsy and Rose Billera Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Patsy and Rose Billera Foundation's largest grantees?
The Patsy and Rose Billera Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include St Jude's Research Hospital ($35,058), St Catherine's of Sienna ($10,000) and Villanova University ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is The Patsy and Rose Billera Foundation's EIN?
The Patsy and Rose Billera Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2184588. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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