Private foundation · EIN 85-3957841 · Ft Thomas, Kentucky · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bishop 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: 3 grants paid, $605K total, median $75K. 33% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$605K
Median grant
$75K
Stays in KY
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Central Christian CollegeMcPherson, KSGeneral support$500K
Lakeside ChristianLakeside Park, KYGeneral support$75K
City Gospel MissionCincinnati, OHGeneral support$30K

By state: Kansas 1 · Kentucky 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Bishop Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Ft Thomas, Kentucky, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Bishop 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 Bishop Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $605K across 3 grants, a median of $75K.

Where does Bishop Family Foundation Inc give?

Kansas (1 grants), Kentucky (1 grants), Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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