Vernon and Doris Bishop Foundation
Historical FunderLebanon, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-6255835 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $35,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KATHERINE J BISHOP |
|---|---|
| Address | 1600 EAST CUMBERLAND STREET, LEBANON PA 17042 |
| Phone | 7172731685 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | LEBANON COUNTY, PA |
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
5% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pa | Harrisburg, PA | General fund purpose | $150,000 |
| Lebanon Valley Expo Center | Lebanon, PA | General fund purpose | $100,000 |
| Dds | Lebanon, PA | General fund purpose | $77,000 |
| Lebanon Community Library | Lebanon, PA | General fund purpose | $55,000 |
| United Way of Lebanon County | Lebanon, PA | General fund purpose | $35,000 |
| Vision Corp Foundation | Lancaster, PA | General fund purpose | $20,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine | Lebanon, PA | General fund purpose | $12,000 |
| Casa | Lancaster, PA | General fund purpose | $10,000 |
| Susquehanna Service Dogs | Grantville, PA | General fund purpose | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Pa | Lancaster, PA | General fund purpose | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Annville, PA | General fund purpose | $10,000 |
| Historic Preservation Trust of Lebanon Valley | Lebanon, PA | General fund purpose | $6,153 |
| Wildlife in Crisis | Weston, CT | General fund purpose | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Capital Region | Harrisburg, PA | General fund purpose | $5,000 |
| Jubilee Ministries | Lebanon, PA | General fund purpose | $5,000 |
| Lancaster-Lebanon Education Foundation | Lancaster, PA | General fund purpose | $5,000 |
| Lebanon Rescue Mission | Lebanon, PA | General fund purpose | $5,000 |
| Quest Inc | Lebanon, PA | General fund purpose | $2,500 |
| Southwest PTO | Lebanon, PA | General fund purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $523,653 | 19 |
| 2024 | $489,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $397,350 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349101115
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6255835
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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