Biella Foundation
Invitation OnlyBothell, Washington · EIN 91-1428508 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.6M
Organizations funded164
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$70.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Seattle College Foundation | Seattle, WA | Education | $408,000 |
| Acres of Diamonds | Duvall, WA | Human services | $60,000 |
| Bridge Disabilities Ministries | Bellevue, WA | Targeted groups services | $60,000 |
| Compass Housing Alliance | Seattle, WA | Human services | $60,000 |
| Food for the Hungry Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Disaster relief | $60,000 |
| Homage Senior Services | Lynnwood, WA | Targeted groups services | $60,000 |
| Hopelink | Redmond, WA | Human services | $60,000 |
| Kindering Center | Bellevue, WA | Targeted groups services | $60,000 |
| Mary's Place | Seattle, WA | Human services | $60,000 |
| New Horizons Ministries | Seattle, WA | Targeted groups services | $60,000 |
| Operation Nightwatch | Seattle, WA | Human services | $60,000 |
| Plymouth Housing | Seattle, WA | Human services | $60,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | Lansdowne, VA | Targeted groups services | $60,000 |
| Real Escape From the Sex Trade | Seattle, WA | Targeted groups services | $60,000 |
| Recovery Cafe | Seattle, WA | Human services | $60,000 |
| Salvation Army | Seattle, WA | Human services | $60,000 |
| Sat-7 USA | Easton, MD | Education | $60,000 |
| Seattle Union Gospel Mission | Seattle, WA | Human services | $60,000 |
| Solid Ground | Seattle, WA | Human services | $60,000 |
| Sound Generations | Seattle, WA | Targeted groups services | $60,000 |
| The Rescue Mission | Tacoma, WA | Human services | $60,000 |
| The Sophia Way | Bellevue, WA | Human services | $60,000 |
| Treehouse | Seattle, WA | Targeted groups services | $60,000 |
| Vine Maple Place | Maple Valley, WA | Human services | $60,000 |
| Vision House | Renton, WA | Human services | $60,000 |
| Wellspring Family Services | Seattle, WA | Human services | $60,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Seattle | Seattle, WA | Human services | $60,000 |
| YWCA Seattle-King-Snohomish | Seattle, WA | Human services | $60,000 |
| Crista Ministries | Shoreline, WA | Human services | $55,000 |
| Anacortes Family Center | Anacortes, WA | Human services | $54,000 |
| Central Washington University Foundation | Ellensburg, WA | Education | $42,000 |
| Eastern Washington University Foundation | Cheney, WA | Education | $42,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | Education | $42,000 |
| Washington State University Foundation | Pullman, WA | Education | $42,000 |
| Western Washington University Foundation | Bellingham, WA | Education | $42,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | Springfield, MO | Disaster relief | $40,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Disaster relief | $40,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Los Angeles, CA | Disaster relief | $40,000 |
| Elizabeth Gregory Home | Seattle, WA | Human services | $30,000 |
| Thinksmall | Bellevue, WA | Targeted groups services | $30,000 |
| Transformations by Olympic Angels | Port Townsend, WA | General operations | $30,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission of Yakima Wash | Yakima, WA | Human services | $30,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Washington | Federal Way, WA | $15K schools/$10k admin | $25,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | Springfield, MO | Disaster relief | $25,000 |
| Joni and Friends | Agoura Hills, CA | Targeted groups services | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army | Seattle, WA | Human services | $25,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Los Angeles, CA | Disaster relief | $25,000 |
| Heartbeat Serving Wounded Warriors | Onalaska, WA | Targeted groups services | $24,000 |
| Acres of Diamonds | Duvall, WA | Human services | $20,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Disaster relief | $20,000 |
| Everyone for Veterans | Issaquah, WA | Targeted groups services | $20,000 |
| Hero House Northwest | Seattle, WA | Targeted groups services | $20,000 |
| Hope in Haiti | Monroe, WA | Education | $20,000 |
| Treehouse | Seattle, WA | Targeted groups services | $20,000 |
| St Francis House | Seattle, WA | Human services | $18,000 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | Targeted groups services | $18,000 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | Portland, WA | Human services | $15,150 |
| Food for the Hungry Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Disaster relief | $15,000 |
| Inside Health Institute | Bothell, WA | Fundraiser matching grant | $15,000 |
| Liberty Road Foundation | Redmond, WA | Human services | $15,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 164 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,564,650 | 164 |
| 2023 | $3,585,500 | 159 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349103804
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1428508
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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