Private foundation · EIN 46-5748145 · Canonsburg, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bison Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $622K total, median $60K. 100% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$622K
Median grant
$60K
Stays in PA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Washington City MissionWashington, PAGeneral$500K
Children's Hospital of PiPittsburgh, PAGeneral$100K
Carnegie MuseumsPittsburgh, PAGeneral$20K
The Woodlands FoundationWexford, PAGeneral$2,000

About this foundation

Bison Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Bison Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Bison Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $622K across 4 grants, a median of $60K.

Where does Bison Charitable Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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