Stephen C & Diane M Bieneman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyAustin, Texas · EIN 94-3287164 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Museum | Chicago, IL | Further charitable purpose | $5,500 |
| Acacia Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | Further charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Fellowship Hall Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Further charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | Chicago, IL | Further charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Writers Theater | Glencoe, IL | Further charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Mikerowe Works Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Further charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Landmark Legal Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Further charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services | San Francisco, CA | Further charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Riley's Children Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Further charitable purpose | $250 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($43,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,250 | 19 |
| 2024 | $11,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $4,250 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642449349100109
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3287164
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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