Margaret Pillsbury Foundation
Invitation OnlyBishop, California · EIN 94-3103001 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $6,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Methiodist Social Services | Bishop, CA | Support for Free 3X Weekly Soup Kitchen and Related Programs | $14,000 |
| Northern Inyo Hospital Auxiliary | Bishop, CA | Purchase 2 new Cardiopulmonary Monitors | $7,500 |
| First Southern Baptist Church | Bishop, CA | Purchase firewall forward kit and engine for small plane construction program. | $6,000 |
| Eastside Student Center | Bishop, CA | Provides supervised after school academic and social support for students | $5,000 |
| Wild Iris Family Services | Bishop, CA | Training for CASA Volunteers and direct assistance to with Foster Youth | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Bishop CA | Bishop, CA | Food, social services & motel assistance | $4,000 |
| Eastern Siera Foundation | Bishop, CA | Junior College Scholarships and Books for Inyo County students | $3,000 |
| Altrusa Foundation | Bishop, CA | Suport Agriculture mechanics program. To purchase CAD Laser Printer. | $3,000 |
| Foundation for Excellence | Bishop, CA | Suport Agriculture mechanics program. To purchase CAD Laser Printer | $2,500 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($10,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Nov 15, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202413209349105976
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3103001
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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