Bishop Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGlencoe, Illinois · EIN 46-4802009 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$126K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $12,500.
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
38% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Unrestricted charitable contributions | $27,100 |
| Lurie Childrens Hospital Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted charitable contributions | $20,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted charitable contributions | $15,086 |
| Stratford Festival of America | Stratford, CA | Unrestricted charitable contributions | $12,500 |
| Wayland Academy | Beaver Dam, WI | Unrestricted charitable contributions | $12,500 |
| Sesame Workshop | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable contributions | $10,000 |
| Family Service of Glencoe | Glencoe, IL | Unrestricted charitable contributions | $7,500 |
| Chicago Botanical Gardens | Glencoe, IL | Unrestricted charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Writers Theatre | Glencoe, IL | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Connecticut College | New London, CT | Unrestricted charitable contributions | $2,500 |
| Facing History & Ourselves | Brookline, MA | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Glencoe Union Church | Glencoe, IL | Unrestricted charitable contributions | $2,500 |
| Wfmt | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted charitable contributions | $2,500 |
| North Channel Community Rowing | Skokie, IL | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,686 | 14 |
| 2023 | $128,850 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543109349100209
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4802009
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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