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Biella Foundation is a private corporation based in BOTHELL, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1989. The principal officer is Jim Wolfe. It holds total assets of $59.3M. Annual income is reported at $15.8M. Total assets have grown from $2.3M in 2011 to $59.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Washington. According to available records, Biella Foundation has made 978 grants totaling $18.9M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $3.6M and $7.5M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $7.5M distributed across 386 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $408K, with an average award of $19K. The foundation has supported 117 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, California, Virginia, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$408K
Based on 211 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Biella Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 978 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, CA, VA.
Biella Foundation has distributed a total of $18.9M across 978 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $408K.
Biella Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Biella Foundation is headquartered in BOTHELL, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Wolfe | VICE PRESIDENT | $141K | $15K | $157K |
| James R Wolfe | PRESIDENT | $136K | $10K | $146K |
| Verne Jay Todd | TREASURER | $75K | $19K | $94K |
| Raymond Curry | SECRETARY | $47K | $17K | $64K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$59.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$59.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
978
Total Giving
$18.9M
Average Grant
$19K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
117
Most Common Grant
$30K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyHUMAN SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| TreehouseTARGETED GROUPS SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| South Seattle College FoundationEDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $408K | 2023 |
| Sound GenerationsTARGETED GROUPS SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Vision HouseHUMAN SERVICES | Renton, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Vine Maple PlaceHUMAN SERVICES | Maple Valley, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Sat-7 UsaEDUCATION | Easton, MD | $60K | 2023 |
| The Rescue MissionHUMAN SERVICES | Tacoma, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Recovery CafeHUMAN SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| The Sophia WayHUMAN SERVICES | Bellevue, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Solid GroundHUMAN SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Food For The Hungry IncDISASTER RELIEF | Phoenix, AZ | $60K | 2023 |
| Seattle Union Gospel MissionHUMAN SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Real Escape From The Sex TradeTARGETED GROUPS SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Prison Fellowship MinistriesTARGETED GROUPS SERVICES | Lansdowne, VA | $60K | 2023 |
| Plymouth HousingHUMAN SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| New Horizons MinistriesTARGETED GROUPS SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Wellspring Family ServicesHUMAN SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Compass Housing AllianceHUMAN SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Ywca Seattle-King-SnohomishHUMAN SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Kindering CenterTARGETED GROUPS SERVICES | Bellevue, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Acres Of DiamondsHUMAN SERVICES | Duvall, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Mary'S PlaceHUMAN SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Bridge Disabilities MinistriesTARGETED GROUPS SERVICES | Bellevue, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| HopelinkHUMAN SERVICES | Redmond, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Homage Senior ServicesTARGETED GROUPS SERVICES | Lynnwood, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Greater SeattleHUMAN SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Operation NightwatchHUMAN SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $54K | 2023 |
| Building ChangesHUMAN SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of Washington FoundationEDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $42K | 2023 |
| Western Washington University FoundationEDUCATION | Bellingham, WA | $42K | 2023 |
| Central Washington University FoundationEDUCATION | Ellensburg, WA | $42K | 2023 |
| Washington State University FoundationEDUCATION | Pullman, WA | $42K | 2023 |
| Eastern Washington University FoundationEDUCATION | Cheney, WA | $42K | 2023 |
| Anacortes Family CenterHUMAN SERVICES | Anacortes, WA | $36K | 2023 |
| ThinksmallTARGETED GROUPS SERVICES | Bellevue, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| Elizabeth Gregory HomeHUMAN SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| Transformations By Olympic AngelsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Port Townsend, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| Joni And FriendsTARGETED GROUPS SERVICES | Agoura Hills, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Children'S Home Society Of WashingtonTARGETED GROUPS SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Open Doors UsaDISASTER RELIEF | Santa Ana, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| North HelplineHUMAN SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Young LifeTARGETED GROUPS SERVICES | Colorado Springs, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| Year Up IncEDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |