Private foundation · EIN 47-1293975 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Norris and Debra Bishton 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: 21 grants paid, $610K total, median $10K. 67% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$610K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Notre DameNotre Dame, INFunds are donated without restriction of usage$207K
St John's Health Center FoundationSanta Monica, CAFunds are donated without restriction of usage$95K
Library Foundation of LALos Angeles, CAFunds are donated without restriction of usage$50K
Baryshnikov Arts Center IncNew York, NYFunds are donated without restriction of usage$35K
Kcrw Building FundSanta Monica, CAFunds are donated without restriction of usage$30K
Center Theatre GroupLos Angeles, CAFunds are donated without restriction of usage$25K
Los Angeles Philharmonic AssocLos Angeles, CAFunds are donated without restriction of usage$25K
NPR Foundation Building FundWashington, DCFunds are donated without restriction of usage$25K
New York Public RadioNew York, NYFunds are donated without restriction of usage$20K
St Christopher School Edu FundWest Covina, CAFunds are donated without restriction of usage$20K
Hermandad Mexicana NacionalLos Angeles, CAFunds are donated without restriction of usage$10K
Planned Parenthood Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAFunds are donated without restriction of usage$10K
The Colonial Williamsburg FoundationWilliamsburg, VAFunds are donated without restriction of usage$10K
The Lange FoundationLos Angeles, CAFunds are donated without restriction of usage$10K
BodytrafficLos Angeles, CAFunds are donated without restriction of usage$10K
Catalina Island MuseumAvalon, CAFunds are donated without restriction of usage$5,000
Sisters of St FrancisAston, PAFunds are donated without restriction of usage$5,000
The Archer School for GirlsLos Angeles, CAFunds are donated without restriction of usage$5,000
The Broad StageSanta Monica, CAFunds are donated without restriction of usage$5,000
Berkeley Hall SchoolLos Angeles, CAFunds are donated without restriction of usage$5,000
The Stephen C Rose Legacy FoundationProvidence, RIFunds are donated without restriction of usage$3,000

By state: California 14 · Indiana 1 · New York 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Virginia 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Norris and Debra Bishton Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Norris J Bishton Jr, 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.

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Does Norris and Debra Bishton 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 Norris and Debra Bishton Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $610K across 21 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Norris and Debra Bishton Foundation give?

California (14 grants), Indiana (1 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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