Norris and Debra Bishton Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 47-1293975 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$610K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
33% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Funds are donated without restriction of usage | $207,000 |
| St John's Health Center Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Funds are donated without restriction of usage | $95,000 |
| Library Foundation of LA | Los Angeles, CA | Funds are donated without restriction of usage | $50,000 |
| Baryshnikov Arts Center Inc | New York, NY | Funds are donated without restriction of usage | $35,000 |
| Kcrw Building Fund | Santa Monica, CA | Funds are donated without restriction of usage | $30,000 |
| Center Theatre Group | Los Angeles, CA | Funds are donated without restriction of usage | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Assoc | Los Angeles, CA | Funds are donated without restriction of usage | $25,000 |
| Npr Foundation Building Fund | Washington, DC | Funds are donated without restriction of usage | $25,000 |
| New York Public Radio | New York, NY | Funds are donated without restriction of usage | $20,000 |
| St Christopher School Edu Fund | West Covina, CA | Funds are donated without restriction of usage | $20,000 |
| Hermandad Mexicana Nacional | Los Angeles, CA | Funds are donated without restriction of usage | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Funds are donated without restriction of usage | $10,000 |
| The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | Funds are donated without restriction of usage | $10,000 |
| The Lange Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Funds are donated without restriction of usage | $10,000 |
| Bodytraffic | Los Angeles, CA | Funds are donated without restriction of usage | $10,000 |
| Catalina Island Museum | Avalon, CA | Funds are donated without restriction of usage | $5,000 |
| Sisters of St Francis | Aston, PA | Funds are donated without restriction of usage | $5,000 |
| The Archer School for Girls | Los Angeles, CA | Funds are donated without restriction of usage | $5,000 |
| The Broad Stage | Santa Monica, CA | Funds are donated without restriction of usage | $5,000 |
| Berkeley Hall School | Los Angeles, CA | Funds are donated without restriction of usage | $5,000 |
| The Stephen C Rose Legacy Foundation | Providence, RI | Funds are donated without restriction of usage | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $610,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $598,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523149349102957
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1293975
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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