Fred & Gretel Biel Charitable Trust
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 59-7247412 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JANET JACOBS |
|---|---|
| Address | 4004 KRUSE WAY PL 250, LAKE OSWEGO OR 97035 |
| Phone | 2063582494 |
| N/A | |
| Form and materials | SEE BANK OF AMERICA PHILANTHROPIC WEBSITE |
| Deadlines | MAY 1 |
| Restrictions | ONLY 501 C (3) ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO FEED, CLOTHE, AND OTHERWISE ASSIST POOR PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES |
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
100% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary's Place | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Snohomish County | Everett, WA | Support edmonds boys & | $10,000 |
| Lahai Health | Lynwood, WA | Unrestricted general | $7,500 |
| Farestart | Seattle, WA | Support for job training | $7,000 |
| Homage Senior Services | Lynnwood, WA | Support meals on wheels | $6,500 |
| Operation Warm | Philadelphia, PA | Coats for puget sound | $5,000 |
| Empower Youth | Lynnwood, WA | Support weekend power packs | $5,000 |
| Eileen & Callie's Place | Federal Way, WA | Mentoring prog for girls | $5,000 |
| Second Chance Outreach | Burlington, WA | Support 'hope for homies' | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind Inc | Seattle, WA | Support low vision services | $5,000 |
| YWCA of Seattle-Kingsnohomish Counties | Seattle, WA | Support central area | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of King County | Seattle, WA | Support food program at | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Amara Parenting & Adoption Services | Seattle, WA | Foster care services; | $5,000 |
| Pike Market Senior Center | Seattle, WA | Support food security for | $5,000 |
| White Center Food Bank | Seattle, WA | Keeping white center fed | $5,000 |
| North Helpline | Seattle, WA | Support food access | $5,000 |
| Seashare | Bainbridge Island, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Dress for Success Seattle | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Vine Maple Place | Maple Valley, WA | Support stable families | $5,000 |
| Literacy Source | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Westside Baby | Seattle, WA | Basic need items for | $5,000 |
| Elizabeth Gregory Home | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Bread of Life Mission | Seattle, WA | Services & programs for | $5,000 |
| Jubilee Women's Center | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| South Park Senior Citizens | Seattle, WA | Multicultural community | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Northwest | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Abused Deaf Women Advocacy | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $148,000 | 28 |
| 2024 | $144,500 | 29 |
| 2023 | $153,500 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612379349100436
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-7247412
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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