Private foundation · EIN 84-1930032 · Orlando, Florida · Education

Bies Family Foundation Inc

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: 17 grants paid, $188K total, median $4,000. 41% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$188K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in FL
41%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
SkillpointeAustin, TXFamily training$55K
Greenhills SchoolAnn Arbor, MIEducational programs$34K
Howard Phillip CenterOrlando, FLHealth care programs$29K
Wespark Cancer Support CenterSherman Oaks, CAHealth care programs$18K
First TeeOrlando, FLChldren's programs$12K
Fisher HouseOrlando, FLHealth care programs$10K
Park MailandMaitland, FLChildren's education$5,705
Providence High SchoolJacksonville, FLChildren's education$4,700
Fuck Cancer FoundationCosta Mesa, CACancer awareness$4,000
Adopt a FamilyDoral, FLFamily programs$3,965
Lake HighlandOrlando, FLChildren's education$3,405
Heavens 27San Antonio, TXCamp safety$2,500
Camp KesemCharlottesville, VAChildren's cancer awareness$1,303
A Sense of HomeHawthorne, CAChildren & families$1,000
Flatwater FoundationDripping Springs, TXMental health therapy$1,000
Penrickton Center for BlindTaylor, MICare for children wvisual impairment$1,000
Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, ILEducation$500

By state: Florida 7 · Texas 3 · Michigan 2 · California 3 · Virginia 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Bies Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Orlando, Florida, administered in care of James T Bies Jr, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Bies Family Foundation Inc 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 Bies Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $188K across 17 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does Bies Family Foundation Inc give?

Florida (7 grants), Texas (3 grants), Michigan (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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