Bicknell Fund
Historical FunderCleveland, Ohio · EIN 34-6513799 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$312K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$7,000
Total assets$6.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BICKNELL FUND |
|---|---|
| Address | STEVE FOSTER MN ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC 1111 SUPERIOR AVE STE 700, CLEVELAND OH 44114 |
| Phone | 2163636481 |
| S.FOSTER@ADVSRV.COM | |
| Form and materials | A COMPLETED APPLICATION QUESTIONNAIRE ALONG WITH THE MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS; A CURRENT LIST OF TRUSTEES AND EXECUTIVE STAFF; A PROJECT BUDGET SHOWING HOW THE REQUESTED FUND WILL BE UTILIZED, INCLUDING OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING; A COPY OF THE IRS LETTER CONFIRMING THE ORGANIZATIONS 501(C)(3) STATUS; IF THE ORGANIZATION USES A FISCAL AGENT, THEN A LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM THAT AGENT, AS WELL AS THE AGENT'S 501(C)(3) EXEMPTION LETTER. |
| Deadlines | THE DEADLINE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION IS EVERY APRIL 1ST AND SEPTEMBER 1ST. |
| Restrictions | THE BICKNELL FUND TRUSTEES DETERMINE GRANT AWARDS. ONLY QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH ARE CLASSIFIED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS TAX-EXEMPT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING CONSIDERATION. THE BICKNELL FUND DOES NOT PROVIDE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS OR FOR POLITICAL ADVOCACY. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
35% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts | Blue Mountain Lake, NY | Potters resort purchase | $50,000 |
| Archbold Foundation | Thomasville, GA | Internal medicine residency program | $30,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Cleveland, OH | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Holden Forests & Garden | Kirtland, OH | People for trees campaing | $20,000 |
| Food Strong | Cleveland, OH | Urban agriculture education hub capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | University Circle, OH | Perkins new wash barn project | $15,500 |
| Judson Foundation | Chagrin Falls, OH | Judson park mansion garden project | $15,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Resiliecy Fund | Harpers Ferry, WV | Appalachian trail repair and clearing | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Cleveland, OH | General operations | $10,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Los Angeles, CA | Hurricane helene relief | $10,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts | Mattapoisett, MA | Hurricane helene relief smart response program | $10,000 |
| Medwish International | Cleveland, OH | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Operating support | $8,000 |
| South Kent | South Kent, CT | Annual fund | $7,500 |
| Brookwood School | Thomasville, GA | Annual fund | $7,000 |
| University School | Hunting Valley, OH | Learning specialists and academic support programs | $7,000 |
| Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development | Shaker Hts, OH | Operating support | $7,000 |
| Cleveland Sight Center | Cleveland, OH | Operating support | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio | Columbus, OH | Operating support | $6,000 |
| Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center | Chagrin Falls, OH | Ridership program | $6,000 |
| Miss Hall's School | Pittsfield, MA | Annual fund in honor of kate luzius' 56th reunion | $5,000 |
| Thomasville Center for the Arts | Thomasville, GA | Annual wildlife arts festival | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Bicknell replacement grant scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Lawrence School | Broadview Hts, OH | Community education series | $5,000 |
| Fostering Hope | Solon, OH | Journey bags program | $5,000 |
| Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute | Cleveland, OH | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Lakeview Cemetery Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Seasonal care of historic moses cleveland trees | $5,000 |
| Empowing Epilepsy | Beachwood, OH | Patient education program | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $312,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $290,000 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543159349101204
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6513799
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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