Bishop Family Foundation
Historical FunderSignal Mountain, Tennessee · EIN 86-1303160 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $9,110 and $60,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SUSAN BISHOP |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 488, SIGNAL MOUNTAIN TN 37377 |
| Phone | 4236189257 |
| SUSAN@BISHOPFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | RELIGIOUS AND PUBLIC CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS MAY EMAIL THE FOUNDATION TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FOR CONTRIBUTION SUBMISSION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE TO QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. |
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
16% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | Nashville, TN | Recovery in community campaign | $200,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Chattanooga, TN | South chattanooga program | $100,000 |
| Partnership for Families Children and Adults | Chattanooga, TN | Rape crisis center, camp hope, and elder support services | $90,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area | Chattanooga, TN | Truck for project restore | $60,000 |
| Bethlehem Center | Chattanooga, TN | The farm at the beth campaign | $50,000 |
| Northside Neighborhood House | Chattanooga, TN | Stability program | $40,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General operations | $40,000 |
| Love Without Reason | Chattanooga, TN | Clef medical camps campaign | $30,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center the Emmy Haney House | Chattanooga, TN | General program operations | $25,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Gold star family home program | $9,110 |
| Global Map Foundation | San Diego, CA | Youth med-surge discovery program | $5,000 |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank | Chattanooga, TN | Hunger relief program | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $654,110 | 12 |
| 2024 | $510,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $555,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621839349100112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-1303160
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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