Private foundation · EIN 47-0998912 · Seattle, Washington · Human services

Sheri and Les Biller Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 82 grants paid, $4.8M total, median $10K. 28% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
82
$4.8M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in WA
28%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.1M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 82 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
City of HopeDuarte, CAGeneral operating support$2.0M
Careerworks IncSeattle, WAGeneral operating support$1.1M
The 5th Avenue TheatreSeattle, WA(1) description: 1,800 shares of capital one financial corporation securities (2) book value: $ 238,248 (3) method used to determine book v…$230K
Educational Service District 105Yakima, WACareer connected learning initiatives$190K
Educational Service District 112Vancouver, WACareer connected learning initiatives$190K
Operation HopeLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$150K
Purchaser Business Group on HealthSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating support$80K
Latino Theater CompanyLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$75K
Goals of Care Coalition of New Jersey IncPrinceton, NJGeneral operating support$50K
Geffen Playhouse IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$45K
Portland Center StagePortland, ORGeneral operating support$40K
Pasadena Playhouse State Theatre of California inPasadena, CAGeneral operating support$30K
American Conservatory TheaterSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating support$25K
Berkeley Repertory TheatreBerkeley, CAGeneral operating support$25K
Denver Center for the Performing ArtsDenver, COGeneral operating support$25K
National Academy of SciencesWashington, DCGeneral operating support$25K
Seattle Children's TheatreSeattle, WAGeneral operating support$25K
Theatre Communications Group (tcg)New York, NYThrive! uplifiting theatres of color program$25K
The 5th Avenue TheatreSeattle, WAThe 5th avenue theatre's rising star project$22K
Coalition to Transform Advanced CareWashington, DCGeneral operating support$20K
Seattle Repertory TheatreSeattle, WAGeneral operating support$20K
The Old GlobeSan Diego, CAGeneral operating support$20K
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing ArtBeverly Hills, CAGeneral operating support$20K
Bag&baggage ProductionsHillsboro, ORGeneral operating support$15K
Grantmakers in HealthWashington, DCGeneral operating support$15K
Perseverance TheatreDouglas, AKGeneral operating support$15K
Rubicon Theatre CompanyVentura, CAGeneral operating support$15K
Z Space StudioSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating support$15K
Jvs SocalLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$13K
Ojai Playwrights ConferenceOjai, CAGeneral operating support$13K
Business Group on HealthWashington, DCGeneral operating support$11K
Achievable FoundationCulver City, CAGeneral operating support$10K
Alameda County Care Alliance CollaborativeOakland, CAGeneral operating support$10K
Assitej-Usa Incorporated (tyausa)Chicago, ILGeneral operating support$10K
Autry Museum of the American WestLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$10K
Cancer Support CommunityWashington, DCGeneral operating support$10K
Crossroads4hope a Network of Cancer SupportBedminster, NJGeneral operating support$10K
Dempsey Centers for Quality Cancer CareAuburn, MEGeneral operating support$10K
Mhp SaludYpsilanti, MIGeneral operating support$10K
National Alliance for Musical Theatre IncNew York, NYGeneral operating support$10K
North Carolina Association of Free and CharitableCharlotte, NCGeneral operating support$10K
PauseRiverside, CAGeneral operating support$10K
Portland PlayhousePortland, ORGeneral operating support$10K
San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company (sfbatco)San Francisco, CAGeneral operating support$10K
Su Teatro IncDenver, COGeneral operating support$10K
Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$5,500
Via Care Community Health CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
Will Geer's Theatricum BotanicumTopanga, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
Center Theatre GroupLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$4,500
Village TheatreIssaquah, WAGeneral operating support$4,000
The Theatre at Boston CourtPasadena, CAGeneral operating support$3,500
Etm-Colorado IncDenver, COGeneral operating support$3,000
Issaquah Food & Clothing BankIssaquah, WAGeneral operating support$3,000
Temple of the ArtsLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$3,000
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterSeattle, WAGeneral operating support$2,750
ArtsfundSeattle, WAGeneral operating support$2,500
Asian Health & Service CenterPortland, ORGeneral operating support$2,500
HealthpointRenton, WAGeneral operating support$2,500
IslandwoodBainbridge Island, WAGeneral operating support$2,000
Music Mends Minds IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$2,000

By state: California 30 · Washington 23 · District of Columbia 6 · Oregon 4 · New Jersey 2 · Colorado 4

About this foundation

Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington, administered in care of Harborview Capital LLC, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $4.8M across 82 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation give?

California (30 grants), Washington (23 grants), District of Columbia (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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