The Bee Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$332K
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
19
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds The Bee Foundation?
The Bee Foundation is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Lillian Lincoln Foundation ($250K), Matthew Friedman Memorial Foundation Inc ($50K), William M and Nadine Gibson ($13K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $332K in grants to The Bee Foundation between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Lincoln Foundation | $250,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Matthew Friedman Memorial Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| William M and Nadine Gibson | $12,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Bissell Family Foundation | $8,500 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Catherine C Reiley | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Atairos Charitable Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ben Davis Family Foundation | $2,400 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Partners for Health Inc | $500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Namaste Foundation Inc | $104 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Milton and Jena Berlinski Foundation | $38 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2025) to $110K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $26K.
What grants has The Bee Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Matthew Friedman Memorial Foundation Inc | Research | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Bissell Family Foundation | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Lillian Lincoln Foundation | ANEURYSM RESEARCH | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Matthew Friedman Memorial Foundation Inc | Research | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Atairos Charitable Foundation | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE MISSION OF ORGANIZATION | $2,500 |
| 2024 | William M and Nadine Gibson | SUPPORT OPERATIONS | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Ben Davis Family Foundation | HEALTH | $800 |
| 2023 | Lillian Lincoln Foundation | ANEURYSM RESEARCH | $50,000 |
| 2023 | William M and Nadine Gibson | SUPPORT OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Bissell Family Foundation | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Ben Davis Family Foundation | HEALTH | $1,600 |
| 2023 | Bissell Family Foundation | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Partners for Health Inc | SPONSORSHIP | $500 |
| 2023 | The Milton and Jena Berlinski Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $38 |
| 2022 | Lillian Lincoln Foundation | RESEARCH - BRAIN ANEURYSM | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Lillian Lincoln Foundation | RESEARCH - BRAIN ANEURYSM | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Catherine C Reiley | TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS OF BRAIN ANERYSMS AND FUNDING FOR INNOVATIVE RESEARCH. | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Bissell Family Foundation | GENERAL | $4,500 |
| 2021 | Namaste Foundation Inc | MEDICAL RESEARCH AND RAISE AWARENESS OF BRAIN ANEURYSMS | $104 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Bee Foundation?
The Bee Foundation is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Lillian Lincoln Foundation ($250K), Matthew Friedman Memorial Foundation Inc ($50K), William M and Nadine Gibson ($13K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $332K in grants to The Bee Foundation between 2021–2025.
Who is The Bee Foundation's largest funder?
Lillian Lincoln Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Bee Foundation, with $250K across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has The Bee Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $332K in grants to The Bee Foundation across 19 grants from 10 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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